If you want to deduct money for cleaning, hire a cleaning company (which I know you said you don't want to do). 

He's fast, clean and priced right for labor.  

here are some things I personally did on my last one (which didn't appraise, so I sold it):-the demo-cleaning out junk in the garage dating back to the 1950s-mowing the lawn when it got 0.1" past the neighbors' liking-called 37 contractors to get 3 bidshttps://www.zillow.com/homedetails/108-Ellsworth-Ave-Elizabe...

For example,Late RentInsufficient FundsUtility ReconnectionReissue CheckA/C Clean ViolationPest ControlRenewalMove-Out AdministrationUnlock RequestKey RequestFailure to Return KeyPilot LightingGrilling ViolationGarbage ViolationClogged Drain / Tub / ToiletWindow ScreenHurricane Shutter ViolationSmoking ViolationLease Amendment AmendmentPet ApplicationUnauthorized PetGuest ViolationUnauthorized OccupantInspection (due to tenant violation)Yard RemediationPool RemediationSmart Home Device TamperExterior Maintenance ViolationParking ViolationCommunity Amenity ViolationMarketing (tenant early termination)Notice (due to tenant violation) PreparationNotice DeliveryLien ViolationSubleaseAssociation ViolationEviction (not including attorney’s fees and eviction costs)Rent Verification10.

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Hello we just had tenants move out and their standard of cleanness makes me want to laugh.

It's a power struggle for some people.

I'm hoping someone will clarify...RentsAdvertising / Auto & Travel / Cleaning and maintenance / Insurance / Legal / Repairs / Supplies / Taxes / UtilitiesMortgage interestDepreciationFor long-term rentals...what would be an example of CoGS?

 $7,000 in 2022 was worth the same as $500 in 1993 in purchasing power for land in our area.We subdivided and sold for $50,000 per acre with “forced” appreciation.  

If they fail to turn on power, you can file eviction.