Request the receipt from the carpet cleaner either way. 

Only use them as a buffer but prepare to concede them if the IRS objects.Again, you probably can find 15 hours a week of "cleaner" activities.

They could have left it a little cleaner, but shoot, I’d love to have that place as a turnover for one of my rentals.

This includes a reliable cleaner, property management, rental sourcing, landscape etc.

Hello BP,We recently acquired a condo in  Falls Church,VA area through court house for flipping.The owner/occupant was a old lady did not move out after we purchase the unit.While we are in legal process to get possession, i received a call from the HOA today that the neighbors of this unit observed a foul smell and called the police to see what is going on.we are breaking the lock as soon police arrive and get into the property.The smell could be from the leftover food or could be anything.To prepare for a worst case, i am trying to understand how to deal with the situation and get some affordable master cleaner referrals.Thank you,Vinod.

I keep 2 bottles at each property so my cleaners can take care of it quickly.

Remove dust by wet mopping or with a special HEPA vacuum cleaner used by trained asbestos contractors."

@Mike Larry That makes things much cleaner.

If your property sat vacant for 6 weeks and just needed a quick and light cleaning prior to the move in would you expect the cleaner to back out and do the work for free? 

As you may recall, I have some tenants moving out that cooked extensive Indian food which tends to linger a bit more due to all the amazing yummy spices.Can you recommend a good carpet cleaner and maybe the same or separate company to give the house that new house smell?