Letting agents across the UK work from a standard inventory report, and cleaning is the number one reason for deposit deductions. The good news is that the checklist is predictable. Below is the room-by-room list our own crews follow.
Kitchen
- Oven, hob and extractor degreased inside and out
- Fridge and freezer defrosted, emptied and wiped
- Cupboards emptied and cleaned inside and out
- Sink, taps and splashback descaled
- Washing machine drawer and seal cleaned
Bathrooms
- Limescale removed from taps, shower screens and tiles
- Grout brightened and any mould treated
- Toilet sanitised inside and out including the base
- Extractor fan cover dusted
Every room
- Skirting boards, door frames and light switches wiped
- Inside windows and sills
- Carpets vacuumed edge to edge; hard floors mopped
- Cobwebs, vents and light fittings dusted
Photograph everything once it's done. If you'd rather not spend your last day scrubbing, our end of tenancy cleaning service covers all of the above with a 72-hour re-clean guarantee.