Moving out of a rental in Las Vegas or Henderson? One of the biggest stressors tenants face at move-out is whether they’ll get their security deposit back. The good news: a thorough move-out cleaning is the single most effective thing you can do to ensure a full refund.

After years of cleaning Las Vegas-area rentals, our team at Vegas Cleaning Pros has put together this definitive checklist for Henderson and Las Vegas renters.

Why Move-Out Cleaning Matters in Las Vegas

Nevada law allows landlords to deduct cleaning costs from your security deposit if the unit is not returned in the same condition it was rented (minus normal wear and tear). In the Las Vegas metro area, where the rental market is competitive, landlords frequently hire professional cleaners and charge you for it — often at premium rates. Hiring a professional cleaner yourself is almost always cheaper than having the landlord do it and deduct it from your deposit.

The Complete Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

Kitchen

• Inside oven — remove racks, degrease and scrub
• Stovetop — all burners, grates, and drip pans
• Inside microwave
• Inside and outside of refrigerator (include freezer)
• All cabinet interiors — wipe shelves, remove crumbs
• All cabinet exteriors and hardware
• Countertops sanitized
• Sink scrubbed and faucet polished
• Dishwasher — interior wiped, filter cleaned
• Backsplash scrubbed
• Floor swept, mopped, and corners scrubbed
• Exhaust fan cleaned
• Trash can washed

Bathrooms

• Toilet — inside, outside, base, and behind
• Shower and/or bathtub — grout scrubbed, soap scum removed
• Shower door tracks and glass
• Vanity, sink, and faucets
• Medicine cabinet interior
• Mirrors
• All cabinet interiors
• Exhaust fan
• Floor mopped and corners cleaned
• Trash can washed

All Rooms

• All closets — interior shelves, floor, walls wiped
• Ceiling fans dusted (blades top and bottom)
• Light fixtures and bulbs dusted
• Baseboards wiped throughout
• Door frames and doors wiped
• Light switch plates and outlet covers
• Window sills cleaned
• Windows cleaned interior
• Blinds dusted and wiped
• All walls spot-cleaned (scuffs, marks)
• Carpet vacuumed (consider professional steam clean if stained)
• Hard floors swept and mopped
• Under all furniture vacuumed/swept

Garage, Patio & Exterior

• Garage floor swept, oil stains treated
• Patio or balcony swept and wiped down
• Remove all personal belongings and trash from property
• Check all storage areas

Pro Tips from Vegas Cleaning Pros

• Book your cleaning 2-3 days before your walkthrough — this gives you time to fix anything the cleaner misses.
• Take photos after cleaning — document the condition of every room for your records.
• Don’t forget the garage — many tenants skip this and landlords notice immediately.
• Desert dust is real — Las Vegas homes accumulate dust fast. Make sure ceiling fans, vents, and tops of cabinets are cleaned.
• Replace burnt-out bulbs — it’s a quick, cheap fix that makes your walkthrough go smoother.

Should You Hire a Professional Move-Out Cleaner?

For most tenants, the answer is yes. A professional move-out cleaning typically costs $150–$350 depending on home size — usually less than the cleaning deduction a landlord would charge. More importantly, professional cleaners know exactly what landlords look for, and you have the peace of mind that nothing was missed.

At Vegas Cleaning Pros, we offer a satisfaction guarantee on all move-out cleans: if your landlord identifies a missed item, we come back and address it — free of charge.