Move-Out Carpet Cleaning in Medford, OR
Move-out carpet cleaning is a deep clean of empty rooms before you hand back the keys, list a home, or welcome a new tenant. We work to your move-out date and leave a dated, itemized invoice showing exactly what we cleaned.
- Move-out carpet cleaning costs $175 for up to 3 rooms plus a hallway
- We schedule around your move-out or move-in date
- Every job comes with a dated, itemized invoice
- We work with tenants, landlords, property managers and home sellers
Check Your Lease First
Do You Have to Clean Carpets Before Moving Out in Oregon?
You have to clean carpets before moving out only if your lease requires it. Oregon law (ORS 90.300) also lets a landlord deduct carpet cleaning from your deposit when three conditions are all true:
- The cleaning is done with a machine made for cleaning carpets.
- The carpet was cleaned or replaced after the last tenant and before you moved in.
- Your written lease says the landlord may deduct carpet cleaning whether or not you clean the carpet yourself.
The third condition surprises many renters. If your lease has that clause, your landlord may charge you for carpet cleaning even after you pay for a professional clean. Read your lease before you book anyone, including us.
| What Your Lease Says | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Carpets must be professionally cleaned, with a receipt | Book a professional clean and give your landlord the invoice |
| The landlord may deduct carpet cleaning regardless of whether you clean | Ask your landlord in writing before you pay for cleaning twice |
| Nothing about carpet cleaning | Deductions are limited to damage beyond normal wear, but stains and pet damage can still be charged |
Your landlord must return your deposit or give you an itemized written list of deductions within 31 days after you move out.
We are carpet cleaners, not lawyers. For questions about your deposit or lease, read ORS 90.300 or contact an Oregon tenant rights group.
DIY or Professional?
Does a Rented Carpet Cleaner Count for Move-Out?
A rented carpet cleaner often does not count. Many leases ask for professional cleaning with a receipt, and some say rental machines and home carpet cleaners do not qualify.
Check your lease for the words “professionally cleaned” or “receipt.” If you see them, a rented machine can still leave you with a cleaning charge on your deposit.
What You Get
What Is Included in Move-Out Carpet Cleaning?
Move-out carpet cleaning includes a deep clean of every carpeted room and a dated, itemized invoice you can hand to your landlord or buyer.
- A walk-through and your exact price before we start
- Pre-treatment of traffic lanes, spots and stains
- Hot water extraction with a residue-free rinse
- The hallway included in the 3-room price
- An honest note of any stains or damage that cleaning cannot fix
- A dated invoice listing each room, the method and the address
Empty rooms clean better. With no furniture in the way, we can reach the edges, corners and closets where dirt and pet spots hide.
No Surprise Charges
How Much Does Move-Out Carpet Cleaning Cost in Medford?
Move-out carpet cleaning costs $175 for up to 3 rooms plus a hallway. Extra rooms, stairs and pet odor treatment are priced separately.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Move-out clean, up to 3 rooms plus hallway | $175 |
| Each extra room | $65 |
| Stairs, per flight | $60 |
| Pet odor treatment, per room | $30 extra |
| Minimum charge | $110 |
You get your exact price before we start. If we find something extra, like a hidden pet stain, we ask before doing any extra work.
Moving Out With Pets
Can You Remove Pet Odor Before a Move-Out Inspection?
Yes. We find pet urine spots with a UV light and treat them down to the carpet pad before your inspection. Pet stains and odor are among the most common reasons for carpet charges at move-out.
Some pet damage goes deeper than cleaning can reach, such as urine soaked into the carpet pad from repeat accidents. We tell you which spots will come out and which may not, so there are no surprises at the walk-through. Pet stain and odor removal in Medford
Plan Your Move-Out
When Should You Schedule Move-Out Carpet Cleaning?
Schedule carpet cleaning as the last cleaning job, after the furniture is out and before your final walk-through. This order keeps the clean carpet from getting dirty again.
- Move out all furniture and belongings.
- Clean the kitchen, bathrooms, walls and windows.
- Have the carpets cleaned.
- Let the carpets dry for 6 to 12 hours.
- Take photos of each room, then do your walk-through.
Book as soon as you know your move-out date. End-of-month dates fill up fastest, because most leases end then.
Landlords & Property Managers
Carpet Cleaning Between Tenants in Medford
We clean carpets between tenants so your unit is ready for the next move-in. About 45% of Medford homes are rented, so turnover deadlines never stop.
- We fit in between move-out and move-in dates
- We tell you upfront about stains or damage that cleaning will not fix, so you can plan repairs early
- You get a separate dated invoice for each address
- Property managers get one point of contact and the same pricing across units
Keep each invoice on file. If your lease lets you deduct carpet cleaning, Oregon law requires the carpet to have been cleaned or replaced before the new tenant moved in. A dated invoice is your record that it was.
Protect Your Deposit
How Can Tenants Avoid Carpet Charges at Move-Out?
Tenants avoid most carpet charges by following the lease, keeping proof of cleaning, and taking photos.
- Read your lease for any carpet cleaning clause before you book
- Find your move-in photos or move-in checklist
- Keep the dated invoice from your carpet cleaning
- Photograph every room after the carpets dry
- Give your landlord your forwarding address in writing
- Ask for an itemized list if any money is kept from your deposit
Your Questions Answered
Move-Out Carpet Cleaning FAQs
Ans- No carpet cleaner can promise that. Your deposit depends on your lease and the condition of the whole home. A professional clean and a dated invoice remove the most common carpet charges.
Ans- In Oregon, yes, but only if your written lease says so, the carpet was cleaned before you moved in, and a carpet cleaning machine is used. Check your lease before you book.
Ans- Most carpet is dry in 6 to 12 hours. Plan the walk-through for the next day if you can, so the carpet looks its best.
Ans- No. We can work with a lockbox or with your landlord or property manager, as long as we have access and power to the home.
Ans- Sometimes. If your lease lets your landlord deduct carpet cleaning anyway, booking your own clean may mean paying twice. Ask your landlord what they charge before you decide.
Ans- Yes. Clean carpets help listing photos and showings. We can also clean after you move out and before the buyer moves in.
Get Your Move-Out Carpet Cleaning Booked
Tell us your move-out date, how many rooms you have, and whether there are pet spots. We will give you your exact price and a time that fits your deadline.