San Diego Move-Out Cleaning & Vacancy Reset
Get your full security deposit back with our landlord-approved move-out cleaning in San Diego. Vacancy Resets start at $382.50 and include a Verified Sanitization Receipt for your property manager.
Our Vacancy Reset protocol follows the exact checklist landlords and property managers use during final inspections. Every cabinet interior, appliance, and window track is documented—giving you proof of remediation that protects your deposit.
The Landlord-Approved Checklist
Property managers inspect these specific areas. Our Vacancy Reset addresses every one.
1Kitchen (Most Deductions)
- Inside all cabinets & drawers
- Oven interior (degreased)
- Refrigerator interior (all shelves)
- Under sink area
- Range hood & exhaust filter
- Backsplash & countertops
2Bathrooms (High Scrutiny)
- Toilet interior & exterior
- Shower/tub grout lines
- Vanity cabinet interior
- Medicine cabinet shelves
- Exhaust fan cover
- All fixtures polished
3Windows & Tracks
- Window tracks cleaned
- Window sills wiped
- Interior glass cleaned
- Sliding door channels
- Screen frames wiped
- Blinds dusted
4Throughout Unit
- All baseboards wet-wiped
- All closet interiors
- Light switches & outlets
- Ceiling fans & light fixtures
- All floors vacuumed & mopped
- Front door & entry
Verified Sanitization Receipt

*Hand this certificate to your landlord to verify volumetric sanitization was completed.
Studio Apartment Minimum
Requirement: Home must be 100% empty. No furniture, boxes, or movers present.
Move-Out Cleaning FAQs
How much does move-out cleaning cost in San Diego?
Move-out cleaning in San Diego starts at $382.50 for a studio apartment. A 1-bedroom runs $400-$475, a 2-bedroom runs $475-$550, and 3+ bedroom homes range $550-$700. Our Vacancy Reset includes inside all cabinets, appliances, and a Verified Sanitization Receipt for your landlord.
Will move-out cleaning help me get my security deposit back?
Yes, professional move-out cleaning significantly increases your chances of getting your full security deposit back. Our landlord-approved checklist meets or exceeds property manager standards. Every Vacancy Reset includes a Verified Sanitization Receipt documenting exactly what was cleaned.
What is a Vacancy Reset?
A Vacancy Reset is our comprehensive move-out cleaning protocol designed for empty homes. It includes volumetric cleaning inside all cabinets, drawers, appliances (oven, refrigerator), window tracks, baseboards, and a Verified Sanitization Receipt that documents the remediation for landlord verification.
What's included in the landlord-approved checklist?
Our landlord-approved checklist covers every area property managers inspect: inside all cabinets and drawers, interior of oven and refrigerator, window tracks and sills, baseboards throughout, bathroom fixtures and grout, and floor cleaning in every room. We provide photographic documentation upon request.
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