End of tenancy cleaning is one of the most common reasons tenants lose part or all of their deposit. Letting agents and landlords have high expectations, and a standard clean simply won’t cut it. Whether you’re carrying out the clean yourself or hiring a professional service, this checklist covers everything that needs to be done.
Kitchen
- Oven cleaned inside and out, including racks, grill pan and door glass
- Hob, splashback and extractor fan degreased
- Fridge and freezer defrosted and cleaned inside and out
- Microwave cleaned inside and out
- Dishwasher filter cleaned, interior wiped down
- All cupboards and drawers emptied and cleaned inside
- Worktops, sink and taps scrubbed and descaled
- Walls and tiles degreased
- Floor vacuumed and mopped
Bathrooms
- Toilet cleaned and sanitised inside and out, including behind and underneath
- Bath, shower tray and enclosure descaled and cleaned
- Tiles and grouting scrubbed
- Taps, showerhead and fixtures descaled and polished
- Sink and vanity unit cleaned
- Mirror polished
- Extractor fan cleaned
- Floor scrubbed
Bedrooms
- All built-in wardrobes and drawers cleaned inside
- Skirting boards, window sills and door frames dusted and wiped
- Light fittings and switches cleaned
- Carpets vacuumed thoroughly, including under beds
- Hard floors mopped
Living Areas
- All surfaces dusted and wiped down
- Skirting boards and radiators cleaned
- Windows cleaned internally
- Any fireplace or hearth cleaned
- Carpets or hard floors thoroughly cleaned
Throughout the Property
- All walls spot-checked and marks removed where possible
- All light switches and plug sockets wiped
- All doors and door handles cleaned both sides
- Stairs vacuumed, banister and spindles dusted
- All rubbish removed from the property
Tips for Passing the Inventory Check
Book the clean as close to your check-out date as possible. Ensure the property is completely empty — cleaning around boxes and furniture makes it almost impossible to achieve the standard required. If in doubt, use a professional end of tenancy cleaning service. Many letting agents will not accept a clean carried out by the tenant themselves.
Luxe & Scrub offers a comprehensive end of tenancy cleaning service across Hertfordshire, including Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, St Albans and Harpenden. Get in touch for a quote.