Most renters assume they’ll get their full deposit back — especially if they’ve avoided major damage. But in the Denver area, we see it every week: renters surprised by minor cleaning issues that become major deductions.

This isn’t about cracked tile or broken appliances. It’s about the little signs of neglect that a landlord sees during a final inspection. And unfortunately, it’s often the reason renters lose hundreds — or even the whole deposit.

🧼 When “Normal Wear and Tear” Gets You Charged

Here are just a few things we’ve seen cost tenants money during final walkthroughs in Aurora, Denver, and surrounding suburbs:

• 🚫 **Sticky cabinet doors** that “look clean” until they’re touched
• 🚫 **Pet spots on carpet** that never fully came out with store-bought cleaner
• 🚫 **Greasy oven burners**, even after a wipe-down
• 🚫 **Dusty blinds or fan blades** that trigger “deep clean” charges
• 🚫 **Shower glass build-up** that looks like hard water stains, but counts as “residue”

Landlords and property managers don’t need to find actual damage to deduct. All it takes is one flashlight inspection that shows you missed key areas — and suddenly you’re being billed for a $250 “professional cleaning fee.”

🔦 Real Example From a Denver Lease Exit

We recently cleaned a 2-bedroom apartment in Capitol Hill for a tenant who thought she did “a decent job.” And she had — mostly. But there were streaks on the fridge door, missed crumbs in a cabinet corner, and pet fur along the baseboards.

Her landlord docked $325 from her $1,000 deposit, labeling it “deep cleaning and kitchen reset.” She called us the next day and said, “I wish I’d hired you before the walkthrough.”

✅ What We Do (So You Don’t Get Deductions)

At Trusted Choice Cleaning, our move-out cleans aren’t just about making things look good — they’re about meeting inspection standards.

Here’s what our team does that DIY cleaning often misses:

• ✅ Clean and polish inside appliances — stove, fridge, microwave
• ✅ Remove residue from faucets, sinks, and tub fixtures
• ✅ Detail clean cabinet shelves, corners, and door pulls
• ✅ Wipe down all baseboards, vents, and light switches
• ✅ Check pet hair buildup in corners and along trim

We go room by room with a real checklist, not just a quick wipe. It’s the difference between a clean that “looks fine” and one that makes your final walkthrough a non-event.

📍 Serving the Denver Metro Area — Without Surprise Charges

We work with tenants, landlords, and even leasing agents across:

• Aurora
• Denver
• Centennial
• Parker
• Highlands Ranch

And yes — we’ll walk you through what your lease probably expects, even if they never gave you a checklist.

Get a free move-out cleaning quote here and let’s protect your deposit together.

Want to Keep Your Deposit?

Let our crew handle the cleaning details your landlord will absolutely check. We do it every week — and we’ve saved clients thousands.