End of Tenancy and Deep clean Check list
We use as a guide an approved estate agent checklist, to ensure that all areas of your property are clean, shining and ready for a move in.
General
Dusting & wiping down all surfaces including: light switches, skirting, spindles and banisters, wall pictures, mirrors, fire surround and radiators (that are easily reached);
All other floors to be washed using correct type of cleaning materials;
All glass ( furniture tops, mirrors, picture frames etc. ) to be cleaned with window cleaner;
Windows to be cleaned internally (that are easily reached);
Windows sills to be wiped down;
All doors and top of doors to be cleaned;
Door handles to be polished;
All wooden furniture to be carefully wiped clear of dust;
Switches and plug sockets;
Carpets vacuumed and edge;
Skirting boards dusted;
Stairs, skirts and banister cleaned;
Tidy room appearance;
Dust and wipe furniture;
Clean inside wardrobes and drawers (If it is empty);
Clean behind/underneath furniture (if it can be moved by 1 person);
Professional Carpet/Hard floor Cleaning – (if required/ extra cost);
External windows (if required/ extra cost)
Kitchen
Clean Fridge and Freezer internally, under and on top of it (Ensure freezer is defrosted before the service begins, otherwise our staff will be unable to clean it)
Internal windows (clean internal windows that are easily reached)
Wash and polish all work surfaces
Clean inside all cupboards and drawers. (Tenants need to removed all stuff, food, carrier bags etc. and dispose of inside, if not the cleaner can’t clean)
Clean sink and taps and remove lime scale and polish where required
Wall tiles to be degreased, cleaned and polished ( mold growth if any removed from between grout )
Clean oven internally to remove all built up grease as well as clean exterior and polish any external chrome (if required/ extra cost)
Clean and remove grime from extractor
Clean refrigerator removing all grime, mildew and food deposits
Clean washing machine inside and out
Clean dishwasher inside and out
Coffee machine inside and out, under and on top of it
Clean exterior of all appliances including kettle and toaster
Clean microwave inside and out, under and on top of it
Bins to be cleaned inside and out
Doors
Bathroom
Shower screen de-scaled, cleaned and polished
Wall tiles degreased, cleaned and polished ( mold growth if any removed from between grout)
Bath, basin, taps, showers and fittings to be cleaned, de-scaled, dried and polished
Toilet to be descaled and brushed clean. Seat to be cleaned
All soap and shampoo etc. to be removed
Mirrors to be cleaned and polished
Floors to be washed and sanitized
Internal windows (that are easily reached)
Bedrooms
Beds – clean (any wood, glass or metal parts – polished)
Mattresses – vacuumed from both sides
Bedroom storage units (such as wardrobes, cupboards, night tables, drawers, light switches, skirting, etc.) clean inside and out - (If it is empty)
Dust and clean window sills and ledges
Internal windows (that are easily reached)
Waste paper baskets – empty and clean
Clean all doors and polish door handles
Living Room
Clean and carefully dust all wooden furniture
Clean inside cupboards and wardrobes
Dust and clean window sills and ledges
Internal windows (that are easily reached)
Clean door, door frame, and polish door handle
Hoover carpets (or mop where necessary)
Clean all glass surfaces (furniture tops, mirrors, picture frames etc)
Dust light fittings and switches, skirting, curtain rails, pictures and radiators
Hallway and Stairs
Stairs, banisters and railing – dust
Floor – vacuum and clean carpet (or mop where necessary)
Wipe skirting boards and door frame
Internal windows (that are easily reached)
Final check:
Check internal letter box – remove all old mail/flyers/handbills etc.
Clean front door inside/outside
Vacuum carpets (or mop where necessary)