Nothing can cause a pet owners blood pressure to rise faster than the news that you just lost your pet deposit and some of your security deposit because your ex landlord had to change carpets due to your kitty. Cleaning up your old place when you’ve had a cat can be a real challenge because you often can’t tell where you cat might have gone on the carpet or what other secret damage was left by Fluffy. That’s why it is extremely important to have your carpet steam cleaned before you move out. Often times, apartments will steam clean the carpets at their own expense between tenants, but a second treatment by you can go that extra mile in getting rid of pet stains once and for all. Cleaning the walls around where your cat had their box is also a very good idea. Often times, litter can get stuck to the wall where you cat had his or her box, and scrubbing it off is an important step in keeping your security deposit. Finally, make sure every surface is dusted and then vacuumed up. Cat hair can get in places you never would have thought. No one wants to lose their pet deposit, so make sure you’re ahead of the curve when it comes to moving out.

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