End of Tenancy Cleaning Guide

Work backwards from key return and the inspection appointment. Find the check-in inventory and note the original cleanliness, furnishings and recorded marks. Build a room list from what is actually in the property, rather than ordering a generic package without checking the details.

DIY cleaning can suit a manageable property when you have the time, equipment and ability to reach the relevant areas. A professional service may help when the brief is larger or time is limited. Either way, define the tasks and use material-appropriate methods. A provider cannot promise how an independent deposit assessment will conclude.

List rooms, bathrooms, furnishings, appliance interiors and any carpet or window treatment. Explain condition and access honestly. Compare quotes on the same list, including any applicable additional charges. Keep the agreed specification with the booking details.

Check the property after removals and cleaning, record dated photographs and organise keys as requested. Separate unresolved maintenance from cleaning observations. If a later question arises, the inventory, checkout report and correspondence are more useful than a general statement that the property was cleaned.