Moving out is busy and the end-of-tenancy clean often gets left to the final day. A structured checklist helps you present the property well and avoid last-minute surprises.
Use the inventory as your guide and work room by room. It keeps the clean focused and stops small jobs being missed.
Before you start
- Remove personal items and rubbish
- Defrost and empty the fridge and freezer
- Open windows for ventilation
- Check the inventory for specific notes
- Have bags, cloths, and a vacuum ready
Kitchen checklist
- Oven, hob, and extractor hood degreased
- Cupboard doors and handles wiped
- Sink, taps, and drain cleaned
- Worktops and splashback wiped
- Fridge and freezer cleaned inside
- Skirting boards and floor edges
Bathroom checklist
- Shower screen and tiles descaled
- Toilet cleaned inside and out
- Bath and basin scrubbed
- Mirrors and chrome polished
- Floor and skirting cleaned
Living areas and bedrooms
- Dust high surfaces, shelves, and light fittings
- Wipe switches and door handles
- Clean windowsills and frames
- Vacuum edges and under furniture
- Remove marks on doors where possible
Common misses we see
- Top of doors and door frames
- Inside the microwave
- Behind the toilet
- Radiator tops
- Window tracks
Hand-over tips
- Take date-stamped photos when finished
- Check keys and meters are ready
- Leave the property aired and tidy
- Remove the final bin bag
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