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What is included in End of tenancy cleaning?

End of tenancy cleaning is a comprehensive cleaning process that is performed when a tenant is moving out of a rental property.

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End of tenancy cleaning is a comprehensive cleaning process that is performed when a tenant is moving out of a rental property. The cleaning process is designed to ensure that the property is left in a clean and habitable condition for the next tenant. Here is a list of what is typically included in end of tenancy cleaning:

  1. Kitchen: The kitchen will require a thorough cleaning, including cleaning of all surfaces such as countertops, cupboards, drawers, shelves, sink, and faucets. The oven, hob, and extractor fan will require a deep cleaning, as well as the fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. The floors will need to be mopped and wiped down.
  2. Bathrooms: Bathrooms will require extra attention, including the cleaning of all surfaces such as the shower, toilet, bathtub, sink, and faucets. Walls and tiles will require a deep cleaning, and mirrors will need to be wiped down. The floors will need to be mopped and cleaned.
  3. Living room: The living room will require thorough cleaning of all surfaces, furniture, and upholstery. This includes cleaning of carpets, floors, walls, skirting boards, light switches, sockets, and windows. Furniture like sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, and shelves will be wiped and dusted, including behind and underneath.
  4. Bedrooms: Bedrooms will require a deep clean of all surfaces, furniture, and bedding. This includes cleaning of carpets, floors, walls, skirting boards, light switches, sockets, and windows. Furniture like beds, wardrobes, dressers, and nightstands will be wiped and dusted, including behind and underneath. Bedding will be removed and washed, including pillowcases, bed sheets, and duvet covers.
  5. Hallways and staircases: These areas will require cleaning of all surfaces, including carpets, floors, walls, skirting boards, light switches, and sockets.
  6. Windows and doors: All windows, doors, and door frames will require cleaning both inside and outside, including the frames and sills.
  7. Deep carpet cleaning: Carpets will require a deep cleaning, including stain removal and deodorizing.

In summary, end of tenancy cleaning is a thorough cleaning process that includes a deep cleaning of all surfaces, furniture, and appliances, as well as floors, walls, and windows. It also includes deep cleaning of carpets and thorough cleaning of the kitchen and bathrooms. Cleaning of all windows, doors, and door frames is also included in this process

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First published 23 Apr 2026

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Cosmina and her mum arrived on time and had all their cleaning products and machines with them. They were courteous and professional throughout and asked me to give the property a once over when they were done, but they did a great job the first time. There were some parts in the kitchen that needed… Read in full →
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Milad and his assistant did an excellent pre-move deep clean of our new home, turned up on time, spent longer than expected and were very friendly - thanks so much. We were pleasantly surprised at how well each room was done and in particular how exhaustively they cleaned the kitchen and appliances. It was great… Read in full →
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Genuinely blown away by the high standard of the end of tenancy clean. Given the price, I thought I would be sacrificing a certain level of quality, but wow, Sardar was incredible. Arrived on time with great communication, got to work immediately, and even though the kitchen was a much bigger job than you would… Read in full →
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