Most lease agreements require carpet to be professionally steam cleaned at the end of a tenancy, with landlords generally expecting a receipt or invoice from a professional service as proof, rather than accepting a DIY clean as meeting this specific condition.
Beyond the clean itself, landlords are checking for genuine improvement compared to the property's condition at move-in, factoring in reasonable wear and tear, stains, odours and matting that go beyond normal use are what typically raise concerns during inspection.
Booking a professional steam clean as part of your overall end of lease service, rather than treating it as a separate task, ensures it's completed to the standard expected and properly documented for the property manager.
