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Rental turnover cleaning in Peoria, IL: a landlord's guide
Short answer: Between tenants, book a move-out clean of the empty unit after any repairs and painting: with Wrenly Home it's $229 to $575 by bedrooms ($289 for a 2-bedroom), with the inside of the fridge, oven and cabinets included. In the City of Peoria, rentals must be registered[1], and a joint self-inspection with the new tenant is required before they move in, with a copy to the City[2]. If you keep any deposit, the itemized statement and receipts are due within 30 days[4], and smoke and CO alarm batteries must work when the new tenant takes possession[5][6].
Updated 2026-10-23. Wrenly prices come straight from our live price list; city and state rules were read from the numbered sources on 2026-10-23. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice; your lease, your town and your attorney have the last word. Disclosure: Wrenly Home sells house cleaning in the Peoria, IL area, and our own part is labelled.
Renting is a big part of Peoria's housing: 42.5% of occupied homes in the city are rented (20,847 of 49,037), and 25.5% of housing units are in buildings with 5 or more units[8]. The stock is old, too: between 54.9% (built before 1970) and 69.0% (built before 1980) of the city's housing units date from before the 1978 lead-paint cutoff[9].
Turnover step by step
| When | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
| When the tenant gives notice (2 to 3 weeks out) | Book the move-out clean for the first day the unit will be empty with water and power on. We confirm your date by email within one business day; we don't do same-day cleans, and if we can't schedule you within 10 days you get a full refund. Ask the tenant for a forwarding mailing or email address in writing. | You |
| Move-out day | Walk through with the tenant if you can, take dated photos or video of every room, collect all keys. Note damage separately from dirt. | You and the outgoing tenant |
| Days 1 to 3 (if needed) | Repairs, patching and painting first: they make dust, so clean after them (Wrenly suggestion). Peoria's self-inspection items (alarms, water heater, heat, plumbing, electrical, exits, locks) are repairs, not cleaning[2]. | You or your contractors |
| Next | Move-out clean of the empty unit: inside the fridge, oven, cabinets, drawers and closets, bathrooms scrubbed and disinfected, floors, baseboards, sills and tracks. Carpet shampooing, if you do it, goes last (we don't shampoo carpets). | Wrenly Home |
| Within 30 days of the tenant vacating | If you're keeping any of the deposit for damage: itemized statement with paid receipts (or copies), by personal delivery, postmarked mail or a verified email address. With no statement and receipts, the full deposit is due within 45 days[4]. | You |
| Before the new tenant takes possession | Smoke and CO alarms present and their batteries working[5][6]; lead disclosure and EPA pamphlet for most pre-1978 housing before the lease is signed[7]; joint self-inspection with the new tenant on the City of Peoria form, one copy kept, one to the City[2]. | You and the incoming tenant |
The order (repairs, then the clean, then carpets, then the new tenant's inspection) is our suggestion; the deadlines and requirements are cited.
City of Peoria rules for rentals
Registration. The City's Property Registration FAQ says residential property must be registered if it is rented by a tenant (a family member or not), is a multi-family property, is a short-term rental (29 days or less), isn't the deeded owner's primary residence, has been vacant for 6 months or longer, is being sold on contract for deed, or is in foreclosure[1]. Its listed 2023-2024 fees for non-owner-occupied registration are $75 for a single-family property and $75 for the first unit plus $20 per additional unit for multi-family (a duplex is $95). Some properties register as "exempt" with the fee waived, for example one occupied by an immediate family member, an owner-occupied duplex, or a property temporarily vacant for no more than 6 continuous months[1]. Payment is at City Hall, 419 Fulton St., Room 100, by mail, or in the City Hall drop box[1].
Self-inspection before every new tenant. The City's Property Owner/Tenant Self-Inspection Form says a joint inspection by the tenant and property owner is required prior to tenant occupancy, documented on the form; the owner keeps one copy and provides one to the City of Peoria, and failing to complete and provide it may result in a fine of no less than $200[2]. The form also asks you to disclose bed-bug treatment in the last 12 months, Health Department lead-paint violations requiring mitigation in the last 24 months, and City Chapter 5 judgments in the last 12 months[2].
| Checklist item | A clean helps? |
|---|---|
| Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors | No: owner supplies, installs and checks them |
| Handrails, water heater, heating, water supply, electrical, exits and egress windows, locks | No: repairs and maintenance |
| Kitchen sink present and operable; toilet operable; bathtub or shower present, operable and not soiled | Partly: we clean the sink, toilet and tub or shower; they must also work |
| Debris not stored around the furnace or water heater | Partly: we clean floors, but we don't haul away items left behind |
| Unit and common areas free from vermin, insect and rodent infestation | No: pest control is a licensed service; we clean, we don't treat |
Other towns. Peoria Heights runs its own rental registration program (annual, $100 per unit; buildings with more than four units pay $100 for the first four and $25 for each additional unit), with inspections on a rotating and as-needed basis[3]. Other towns we serve (Peoria, Peoria Heights, Dunlap, Morton, Washington, Germantown Hills, Metamora, East Peoria, Chillicothe, Pekin, Glasford) set their own rules; check with the village or city before you re-rent.
The outgoing tenant's deposit
Under the Security Deposit Return Act, a landlord who keeps any part of a deposit for damage must furnish an itemized statement of the damage and the estimated or actual cost of each item, with paid receipts or copies, within 30 days of the date the tenant vacated or their right of possession ended, whichever is later; if estimates were given, receipts follow within 30 days of the statement. With no statement and receipts, the full deposit is due within 45 days[4]. If you did a repair yourself, you may include the reasonable cost of your own labor. A lease that specifies a cost for cleaning, repair or replacement lets you withhold that amount, but such costs must be for damage beyond normal wear and tear and reasonable to restore the unit to its condition at the start of the lease, and the statement must reference the amount and include a copy of that part of the lease[4]. A court that finds a statement was refused or given in bad faith, with the deposit not returned in time, awards twice the deposit due plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees[4]. If the tenant gives no mailing or email address, you can't be held liable for damages or penalties because of it[4].
Practical points (Wrenly suggestion): photograph the unit before the clean so the condition the tenant left is on record, keep the payment record for the clean, and keep cleaning charges separate from repairs on the statement. The tenant's side of the same rules is in our Illinois security deposit law guide.
Smoke and CO alarms, lead disclosure
Smoke detectors. Every dwelling unit needs at least one approved smoke detector within 15 feet of every sleeping room, and a single-family residence needs one on every story including the basement (not unoccupied attics); multi-unit structures also need one at the top of each interior stairwell. The owner supplies and installs them and must ensure the batteries are in operating condition when the tenant takes possession; the tenant tests, maintains and replaces batteries after that, and the owner gives one tenant per unit written information on testing and maintenance. Battery-powered detectors that are newly installed, over 10 years old or failing must have a self-contained, non-removable long-term battery (with some exceptions for monitored and wireless-connected alarms)[5].
Carbon monoxide alarms. At least one approved CO alarm in operating condition within 15 feet of every sleeping room; the owner supplies and installs, and ensures working batteries at possession, with the same tenant duties after that. Units in buildings that don't burn fossil fuel for heat, ventilation or hot water, aren't connected to a garage and aren't close to a CO source can be exempt[6]. Willful failure to install or maintain a required smoke detector or CO alarm is a Class B misdemeanor[5][6].
Lead-based paint. For most housing built before 1978, federal law requires landlords and property managers, before the renter signs a lease, to give the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home and disclose any known lead-based paint or hazards; exceptions include zero-bedroom units (unless a child under 6 lives there), leases of 100 days or less, housing tested lead-free, and housing built after 1977[7]. Our cleaners don't scrape, sand or paint; peeling paint in an older unit is for you or your contractor before the clean.
What a turnover clean covers
A Wrenly Home move-out clean is done in the empty unit and includes everything on our deep-clean list plus the insides of the fridge, oven, cabinets, drawers and closets. In full:
- Everything in a deep clean, plus:
- Inside all kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers (empty)
- Inside the fridge and oven
- Closets: shelves wiped and floors cleaned
- Best scheduled after furniture is out; utilities (water, power) must be on
Plus: baseboards, door frames and doors hand-wiped; inside the microwave and oven (oven interior on request), outside of fridge and range hood; kitchen cabinet fronts fully wiped; shower and tub detailing: soap scum and grout scrubbed; ceiling fans, vents and blinds dusted; window sills and tracks cleaned.
Not included: exterior windows, gutters, garages, decks; moving furniture heavier than one person can safely lift; biohazards (mold remediation, pests, bodily fluids), hoarding situations; anything that needs a ladder taller than a two-step stool; laundry, dishes beyond a sink load, and organizing. We don't shampoo carpets, paint, make repairs or treat pests. Printable list for your files or your tenants: move-out cleaning checklist.
Prices by unit size
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| Home | Move-out clean (list) | First clean with WELCOME40 | With 10% turnover code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bed (1 bath incl.) | $229 | $189 | $206.10 |
| 2 bed (2 baths incl.) | $289 | $249 | $260.10 |
| 3 bed (2 baths incl.) | $369 | $329 | $332.10 |
| 4 bed (3 baths incl.) | $459 | $419 | $413.10 |
| 5 bed (3 baths incl.) | $575 | $535 | $517.50 |
| Each extra bathroom | +$30 | +$30 | +$27.00 |
Worked examples: a 3-bedroom, 1-bath house is $369 (3 bedrooms include 2 bathrooms; there's no discount for fewer). A duplex with two 2-bedroom units turning over the same year is $289 + $289 = $578 at list, $520.20 with the turnover code on both, or $509.10 if you use WELCOME40 on the first ($249) and the turnover code on the second ($260.10). No sales tax: Illinois does not tax sales of service[10].
Several units, property managers
Each unit is priced from the same table. For a portfolio, use the contact form (topic "Realtor / property manager") with the addresses, sizes and how often units turn over, and ask for your turnover code; the terms are on our referral partners page. We don't promise same-day turnarounds or guaranteed capacity, and we don't clean short-term rentals between guests. Tenants you'd like to point to a cleaner for their own move-out can use our apartment cleaning page.
Who cleans the unit
Your home is cleaned by established, well-reviewed local cleaning professionals and small cleaning companies we subcontract with. Before one takes a Wrenly job, they must show solid public reviews and a reference we contact, complete a paid trial clean we inspect against our checklist, carry their own liability insurance (we keep their certificate of insurance on file) and sign a subcontractor agreement.
If something is missed
If something on our checklist was missed, tell us within 48 hours of the visit (a photo helps) and we will come back and re-clean those areas free, usually within 3 business days. If a re-clean doesn't work for you, we credit the price of that visit instead (or refund it, up to the visit price, if you have no upcoming visit). Cancel 24 hours or more before the visit for a full refund; with less notice it's refunded minus the $40 late-cancellation fee (cancellation policy).
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rental turnover clean cost in Peoria?
A Wrenly Home move-out clean of an empty unit is $229 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $289 for 2 bedrooms, $369 for 3 bedrooms, $459 for 4 and $575 for 5, plus $30 for each bathroom beyond those included; supplies and the inside of the fridge and oven are included. New customers who book by November 30, 2026 can take $40 off their first clean with code WELCOME40. Landlords and property managers can also ask for a turnover code: 10% off cleans they book for properties they manage (one code per booking).
Do I have to register my rental with the City of Peoria?
Yes. The City's Property Registration FAQ says a residential property must be registered if it's rented to a tenant (family member or not), is a multi-family property, is a short-term rental, isn't the deeded owner's primary residence, or has been vacant 6 months or longer, among other categories. The FAQ lists 2023-2024 non-owner-occupied fees of $75 for a single-family property and $75 for the first unit plus $20 per additional unit for multi-family; the fee is waived for some exempt properties, such as one occupied by an immediate family member or temporarily vacant for no more than 6 months, but they still register. Peoria Heights has its own program: annual registration, $100 per unit (more than four units in a building: $100 for the first four, $25 each after).
What does Peoria require before a new tenant moves in?
The City of Peoria's Property Owner/Tenant Self-Inspection Form says a joint inspection by the tenant and property owner is required before the tenant occupies the unit, documented on that form; the owner keeps one copy and provides one to the City, and failing to complete and provide it may bring a fine of no less than $200. The checklist covers smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, handrails, the water heater, heating, plumbing, electrical, the kitchen sink, toilet and tub or shower (which can't be soiled), exits and egress windows, locks, and freedom from vermin and insect infestation.
Can I charge the old tenant for the cleaning?
Under the Illinois Security Deposit Return Act, if you keep any part of a deposit for damage you must give the tenant an itemized statement with the estimated or actual cost of each item and paid receipts (or copies) within 30 days of the date they vacated or their right of possession ended, whichever is later; otherwise the full deposit is due within 45 days. If the written lease specifies a cost for cleaning, you may withhold that amount, but lease-specified costs must be for damage beyond normal wear and tear and reasonable to restore the unit to its condition when the lease began, and the statement must reference it and include a copy of that part of the lease. A court that finds a bad-faith or refused statement can award the tenant twice the deposit due plus costs and attorney's fees. This isn't legal advice; ask your attorney about your lease.
Who is responsible for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in an Illinois rental?
The owner supplies and installs the required alarms and must make sure their batteries are in operating condition when the tenant takes possession; the tenant then tests and maintains the alarms inside the unit and replaces batteries, and the owner gives one tenant per unit written information on testing and maintenance (Smoke Detector Act, 425 ILCS 60/3; Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act, 430 ILCS 135/10). Smoke detectors go within 15 feet of every sleeping room and on every story of a single-family home, including the basement; CO alarms go within 15 feet of every sleeping room unless the unit is exempt. Our cleaners dust around alarms but don't test, install or replace them.
Can you turn over several units, or do it the same day the tenant leaves?
We can price any number of units from the same table by bedrooms and bathrooms; use the contact form (topic "Realtor / property manager") and tell us the properties and how often they turn over. We don't promise same-day turnarounds or guaranteed capacity, and we don't clean short-term rentals between guests (no linen changes or restocking).
Do I need to be there, and what does the unit need?
No. Put access details (lockbox, door code or key location) in the booking notes. The unit should be empty of furniture and belongings, with water and power on. If we can't get in at the scheduled time, it counts as a late cancellation.
Do you patch walls, paint, shampoo carpets or haul trash?
No. A move-out clean is cleaning only. We don't make repairs, paint, shampoo or steam-clean carpets, clean garages, or haul away what a tenant left behind; book those separately and before the clean where you can. If something on our checklist is missed, tell us within 48 hours and we come back and re-clean it free.
Sources
- City of Peoria, Frequently Asked Questions: Property Registration (who must register, exemptions, 2023-2024 fees, how to pay). https://www.peoriagov.org/m/faq?cat=40. Accessed 2026-10-23.
- City of Peoria, Property Owner/Tenant Self-Inspection Form (PDF). https://www.peoriagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/517/Self-Inspection-Form-PDF. Accessed 2026-10-23.
- Village of Peoria Heights, Housing/Inspections: Peoria Heights Rental Registration Program. https://www.peoriaheights.org/housinginspections. Accessed 2026-10-23.
- Illinois Compiled Statutes, Security Deposit Return Act, 765 ILCS 710 (Illinois General Assembly), Section 1 as amended by P.A. 103-224, eff. 1-1-24. https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=2202&ChapterID=62. Accessed 2026-10-23.
- Illinois Compiled Statutes, Smoke Detector Act, 425 ILCS 60 (Illinois General Assembly), Sections 3 and 4. https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=1640&ChapterID=38. Accessed 2026-10-23.
- Illinois Compiled Statutes, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act, 430 ILCS 135 (Illinois General Assembly), Sections 10, 15 and 20. https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=2786&ChapterID=39. Accessed 2026-10-23.
- U.S. EPA, Real Estate Disclosures about Potential Lead Hazards. https://www.epa.gov/lead/real-estate-disclosures-about-potential-lead-hazards. Accessed 2026-10-23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B25003 (tenure) and B25024 (units in structure), via Census Reporter, ACS 2024 5-year (City of Peoria, place 1759000). https://censusreporter.org/. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25034 (year structure built, all housing units), via Census Reporter (City of Peoria, place 1759000). https://censusreporter.org/tables/B25034/. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Illinois Department of Revenue: Does Illinois tax sales of service?. https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.129.html. Accessed 2026-10-23.
City fees and forms change; check with the City of Peoria (or your town) before you rely on a figure here. If anything is out of date, email hello@wrenlyhome.com and we'll correct it.