Why Carpet Condition Matters at Check-Out

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Carpets are one of the most common things checked at the end of a tenancy. Reasonable wear and tear is expected, but stains, odours and obvious neglect can lead to deposit deductions.

What a Landlord-Standard Clean Covers

  • Full carpet deep clean across every room, not just visible areas
  • Stain treatment for any marks beyond normal wear
  • Odour treatment if pets have been kept
  • A receipt or invoice as proof of professional cleaning for the inspection

Tips for Tenants

Book the clean for as close to move-out day as possible, keep the receipt to show at inspection, and flag any pre-existing stains in your check-in inventory so you are not held responsible for them later.

Tips for Landlords

Specify professional carpet cleaning as a condition in the tenancy agreement where appropriate, and use the same standard for check-in and check-out comparisons.