How to choose the best cleaner for your home

Choosing the best cleaner for your home can be tricky. Of course, you want a cleaner that is reliable, trustworthy, and that does an excellent job at the cleaning tasks you don’t have time to do. And if that cleaner can fit their cleaning duties around your schedule and charge a competitive price, that is the dream, isn’t it? If you’re looking for a cleaner to clean your home in London, here are some things to consider and how to choose the best cleaner for you.

How to find the right cleanerAsk for a recommendation

If your friends use a cleaner or a cleaning company, ask them about their experience. They will be able to provide a real-world perspective on how that cleaner performs their job. If your friend uses a self-employed cleaner, though, it is worth bearing in mind that many self-employed cleaners only operate over a small area. So, while that cleaner will be able to clean your friend’s home, they may not cover your area. However, asking a friend for a cleaning recommendation is always a good starting off point.

Look online

Most self-employed cleaners and cleaning companies have some form of online presence nowadays. This could be a Facebook page or a website. Take a look at the cleaning services they provide and the reviews that their customers have left on the site. You can also send the cleaner a message if you want to know more about their services and their availability. You can use local Facebook groups as well to ask for advice from people in your area about the best cleaners and cleaning companies in the area.

Use vetted and insured cleaners

A self-employed cleaner can only really be vetted by their previous clients and their reviews. Domestic cleaners that work for a cleaning company like Cleaning Express, for example, are vetted on much more than this. We fully-trained our cleaners and vet their performance throughout their time with us. This ensures that all of our cleaners are fully trained in all of our cleaning services.

A cleaner must have insurance too. This will typically be liability insurance and ensures that if they damage anything in your home while they are cleaning, they can replace or repair it. We have the best insurance that money can buy.  We can ensure that if any of our cleaners do happen to damage any of our customer’s items. (It is extremely rare, but accidents do occur). Then our customers have peace of mind and a quick resolution to the issue.

Choosing between a self-employed cleaner or a cleaning companyChoosing housekeeper

Using a self-employed cleaner is a great way of ensuring that only one cleaner will enter your home. You will get to know that cleaner and form a trusting working relationship with them. However, if your cleaner goes on holiday or gets sick, they won’t be able to clean your property. At Cleaning Express, our cleaners have set areas that they work in. This means the cleaner that comes to your home is typically the same person. However, if they are ever on holiday or they get sick, cover can quickly be arranged, so your home or business still gets cleaned.

Of course, as a cleaning company ourselves, we are a bit bias, as to whether a self-employed cleaner or a cleaning company is best. But we provide cleaning services that offer the personal relationship you receive if you choose a self-employed cleaner, but with the backing of a family-run business to ensure that our customers always receive a superior clean from trustworthy, reliable cleaners at a competitive price.

Another factor for consideration is that every cleaner has its preferences and specialisation. Some cleaners are experienced only in domestic sector, some cleaners work in offices and commercial premises. Some cleaning operatives prefer deep cleaning work or carrying out end of tenancy cleaning or after-building cleaning.

To find our more about our cleaning services from Cleaning Express, give us a call or send us a message via our contact page or facebook.

What is end of tenancy cleaning?

What does end of lease cleaning include

Cleaning Express has provided end of tenancy cleaning services across London for many years. These services are a fantastic way of leaving a property in exactly the same condition it was when you first moved in.

This blog post about end-of-tenancy cleaning is going to answer your questions about the service and let you know why Cleaning Express is the best company in London to provide your move-out cleaning.

So let’s find out about this type of cleaning service and why tenants and landlords benefit from it.

What does end of tenancy cleaning mean for tenants?

Tenants who take advantage of move-out cleaning services get peace of mind. They know that their rented property is left in a very clean condition for their landlords.

Our cleaning team will clean every inch of your rented property and include areas commonly missed in regular cleaning. This will ensure you get back as much of your deposit as possible.

Our team uses an end of tenancy cleaning checklist to ensure every area of the property is perfect.

What does end of lease cleaning mean to landlords and estate agents?

 

end of tenancy cleaning of kitchen in London

For landlords, end-of-lease cleaning means that they can often hand over a property to a new renter without needing to clean it at all. It saves the landlord time and money because a professional cleaning company has thoroughly cleaned their rental property beforehand.

For estate agents, this cleaning means that they can show a property in the best light possible. So, they have a good chance of getting someone new into the property very quickly. Which is also great for landlords, of course.

Can landlords charge a tenant for an end of tenancy clean?

If the landlord or estate agent that does the handover of your rented property deems that the cleaning hasn’t been done to a high standard, additional cleaning charges can be added to your security deposit. Landlords and or estate agents use an agency-approved checklist to ensure that every area of the property is cleaned to these standards.

Any professional cleaning prior to handover should also be using this checklist to ensure that every area of the home falls within the guidelines set out in the checklist. This ensures that the tenant will be in occurrence with their tenancy agreement and no further cleaning charges will be applied.

landlord or estate agent using an end of tenancy cleaning checklist

Checklist for end of tenancy cleaning

An end of tenancy cleaning service aims to leave a property in the same condition as when the tenant moved in. This means that the tenant’s deposit can be returned in full, and the whole situation is much less stressful for the tenants and the landlords.

To help us with this, we use cleaning checklist. We keep it up to date to ensure that our cleaners are cleaning to ever-stricter guidelines. Landlords and property management services are checking properties extremely thoroughly now. Without a comprehensive checklist, even a professional end of lease cleaner may likely miss areas now commonly checked by landlords.

What does an end of tenancy cleaning include?

An end of tenancy clean from professional cleaners should include a complete deep clean of the entire property. Professional end of tenancy clean uses a checklist to ensure that no area of the property is missed during the professional cleaning. It is designed to create a blank canvas for the new tenants and ensure you receive as much of your security deposit as possible.

So cleaning companies will do all of the cleaning tasks around your home, including wiping the skirting boards, window frames and door frames, mopping floors, dusting all areas, cleaning the kitchen appliances and kitchen cupboards, cleaning behind the toilets, and a great deal more.

In short, this cleaning service is a complete cleaning of an entire property ready for new tenants.

How much does an end of tenancy cleaning cost on average?

The average cleaning costs of an end of tenancy clean depend on the size of your property and where in the UK you are. For example, you can expect to pay a bit more if you are in London and your home is quite large.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the average costs of end of tenancy cleans from a professional end of tenancy cleaning team:

  • Studio flat – £180
  • One bed, one bath flat – £220
  • Two bed, two bath flat – £260
  • Two bed, one bath house – £300
  • Three bed, one bath house – £350
  • Four bed, one bath house – £400

This is a base rate for an end of tenancy clean for different-sized homes. This is a deep cleaning service following a checklist to ensure every area of the home is perfectly cleaned.

This won’t include additional cleaning services like carpet and upholstery cleaning, for example. Carpet cleaning is a great addition to an end of tenancy cleaning and can ensure you receive all of your security deposit back.

Conclusion

As we said, Cleaning Express has been delivering end of tenancy cleaning services in London for many years.

We always ensure cleaning checklists are up-to-date with the most thorough estate agents in London. This takes the stress out of cleaning a rented property for the tenants, landlords and estate agents.

So if you’re leaving a rented property soon and would like a superb move-out cleaning service, choose Cleaning Express.  Our end of tenancy cleaners can be with you as quickly as tomorrow.

For more information about end of tenancy cleaning services, please explore our website further. To book your end of tenancy cleaning service from Cleaning Express, give us a call or send us a message via contact us page or facebook.

Also read: can landlords charge for cleaning?

What is end of tenancy cleaning

The differences between end of tenancy cleaning and one-off deep cleaning

Cleaning Express has been providing cleaning services across London for years. Two of our cleaning services that our customers really like are our one-off deep clean service and our end of tenancy cleaning service. Today, we’re looking at these cleaning services to see what the differences are and which one you may want to choose for your home in London. These cleaning services do sound similar. However, there are a few differences. This article about one-off deep cleans and end of tenancy cleaning will help you choose the perfect cleaning service for your needs.

differences between end of tenancy cleaning and one-off deep cleaning

What is a one-off deep clean?

A one-off deep clean is a tailored cleaning service available to all of our cleaning customers. Our deep clean team can come into your home and give it a thorough clean from top to bottom. This is perfect for if you’ve just moved into a new property and the last owners have left it in a bit of a state. It is also great if you haven’t had too much time to clean recently and need a helping hand getting your home back to your high standards.

The best part about our one-off deep clean services is that they are totally tailored to your needs. So, if you need our deep clean team to come in and clean your carpets and upholstery while ensuring that your home is dust-free, they can. If you don’t need the carpet cleaning, but do need hardwood flooring mopped and disinfected, as well as the fridge and the oven cleaning, the deep clean team can do it.

Our one-off deep clean services are done with all of your belongings in place. We will, of course, reach neglected areas during the cleaning process to ensure your home is as clean as possible. However, there is no need to remove any of your belongings, we will clean them, under them and around them.

Please read our article on what is included in a deep clean.

What is end of tenancy cleaning?

Our end of tenancy cleaning services are much the same as our one-off cleaning services. However, they involve a complete clean of your rented property ready for handing over to your landlord. We come into a rented property after your belongings are removed to do this cleaning. However, we can still provide carpet cleaning surfaces and upholstery cleaning if the rented property needs it. We also clean the fridge, freezer and oven to a very high standard. And any places commonly missed in regular cleaning like skirting boards, kitchen cupboards and behind the toilet.

To ensure the cleaning is done to the highest standards that landlords and estate agents require, our team use comprehensive end of tenancy cleaning checklist. We know requirements of inventory clerks inspecting your property when you move out. Our goal with end of tenancy cleaning is to ensure your landlord receives a very clean and tidy property and you receive as much of your deposit back.

Conclusion

Our one-off cleaning services are the perfect way to get your home in tip-top shape. Whether you need us to clean your entire property from top to bottom, or a few rooms, our deep clean team can do it. Our end of tenancy cleaning is excellent for anyone that wants to take a bit of stress out of moving and leave their landlords with a fresh, clean property to rent out again.

Read our article on the difference between a deep and clean and a regular clean.

We hope this look at our one-off deep cleaning services and our end of tenancy cleaning has been helpful. To book in for any of these cleaning services from Cleaning Express, give us a call or send us a message via website or facebook.

Difference between regular domestic cleaning and end of tenancy cleaning

Domestic cleaning is a regular clean of your home. While an end of tenancy clean is a deep scrub of an entire rented property. While both jobs involve cleaning, they are relatively different. So, we’re going to breakdown the cleaning services that Cleaning Express provide in this article and show you the differences between regular domestic cleaning and end of tenancy cleaning. So, let’s get started!

What is Domestic Cleaning?

Our domestic cleaning service at Cleaning Express includes every cleaning task that our customers require us to do. However, typically, these cleaner tasks are not all done at once. Instead, our cleaners will tackle certain cleaning tasks each time they enter our customer’s homes. So, one week our cleaners may tidy the downstairs of a house, dust and mop the kitchen floors, for example. Another week, they may iron, stack the dishwasher and vacuum. So, while Cleaning Express’ domestic cleaning services include all cleaning tasks, they are not performed at the same time.

Read our article about what is domestic cleaning to learn more.

What’s End of Tenancy Cleaning?

End of tenancy cleaning services include every cleaning service that we offer our domestic cleaning customers regularly and more. So what is the End of Tenancy Cleaning? We go into a rented property and clean every inch of it. We clean the kitchen cupboards, behind the toilet, the skirting boards and even the oven. We can clean the carpets and upholstery too. We use a checklist for all of our end of tenancy cleaning services that most of the estate agents in London use to check a property when it is handed back to them. This checklist is designed to show any areas that aren’t clean. Our cleaners use it to ensure that a rented property is always handed back in the cleanest condition possible.

See our end of tenancy cleaning checklist

The difference between domestic and end of tenancy cleaning

So, think of end of tenancy cleaning as a deep clean or purge. It is completely going over an entire property (typically in a few hours) to make it appear as clean and new as possible. Domestic cleaning is where our customers have a regular cleaner that comes into their home every day, week or month, whatever works best for them. That cleaner will tackle any cleaning tasks that customer needs them too in the allotted time they have.

difference between regular domestic and end of tenancy cleaning

Can a homeowner have an end of tenancy-type cleaning of their home?

Yes, they can. Here are Cleaning Express these are called Deep Cleaning Services. They are exactly the same as our end of tenancy cleaning services. We can clean your carpets, upholstery, oven, skirting boards and every other inch of your home. Our deep cleaning services are perfect if you’ve just moved into a new house and want to make it feel like a home. They are also great if you have been a bit too busy to clean and need a hand getting your home back in shape. Our domestic cleaners can then come in and help you keep it at a high standard after our spring cleaners have been in.

We hope this look at end of tenancy and domestic cleaning has been helpful. Before you head off to the booking form, please check out our cleaning reviews on TrustPilot. They are always on hand to tell you about our tailor-made cleaning services in London.

Want to know the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean? Read our article now.

Apartment Cleaning Services

apartment cleaning servicesIf you’re looking for apartment cleaning services in your area, you have found the best cleaning team in London to provide the cleaning services you need. At Cleaning Express, we understand the challenge it is to keep an apartment clean. You lead a busy life, cleaning is often the task that takes a back seat when you work full time and maintain a good social life. And rightly so! Cleaning your apartment shouldn’t get in the way of your job and certainly shouldn’t get in the way of having fun! However, missing a few cleaning tasks in your apartment can really add up, and you need a cleaner to come in and help.

At Cleaning Express we offer the best apartment cleaning services in London. Not because our cleaning team is fully trained in all aspect of domestic cleaning, even though they are. Not because our cleaners are all fully vetted, even though, again, they are. But because our apartment cleaning services are totally tailored to each of our cleaning customers. That’s right when you choose Cleaning Express to come into your flat and clean it, you get all of the cleaning services you need and none that don’t.

So, whether you need our cleaning team to come into your apartment and provide a deep clean once a year. A maid service once a week or you need your carpet cleaned after a party, Cleaning Express is there for you. We provide all of the cleaning services that you’ll ever need, whenever you need them.

Apartment cleaning – how to book

Our apartment cleaning services are really affordable and really easy to set up too. Give the lovely folks at the Cleaning Express a call right now on 203 633 0390 and find out more about the Cleaning Express apartment cleaning services by contacting via Facebook. No matter what cleaning tasks you need, we’re here to do them for you.

Antiviral sanitisation

antiviral sanitisationYour home or business must be keeping you safe at this vital time. With our Antiviral Sanitisation services, you can be sure that your environment is protecting your employees and your family from harmful viruses like COVID-19. Our antiviral cleaning services are perfect for any businesses returning to the office or to protect your home from bacteria and viruses. This service is not part of regular commercial office cleaning service.

The technicians at Cleaning Express who carry out all of our Antiviral Disinfection services are fully trained on all the equipment they use. They are also trained in all of the best practises, using this equipment in the most effective way possible. When you phone Cleaning Express to book your antiviral sanitisation cleaning, we ask a few quick questions about your property. We assess what needs to be done. Then our technicians will come in a prepare your office or home for the disinfection process. Then, we use a fogging machine to spread a bio detergent over the area. This detergent is safe to us but deadly to any bacteria or viruses in the area. We leave the detergent for 60 minutes to kill any bacteria. After this, you’ll have a protective layer covering the surfaces of your home or office. Your office or home is now protecting your employees or family.

We offer our antiviral sanitisation services because London is a safer place to live and work because of them. We work hard to defend the people of London from viruses every day at Cleaning Express. These antiviral sanitisation services are just another feather in our bacteria-fighting cap. If you’re returning to work, you need to protect your office from viruses, give Cleaning Express a call today. Want to protect your home from viruses and bacteria? Cleaning Express is waiting for your call too. Speaking with the amazing Cleaning Express customer service team to book your antiviral sanitisation today, you’ll be glad you did!

Call us on 0203 633 0390 or complete this form to get a free quote. Read our reviews on TrustPilot or Reviews.io

Spring cleaning London

spring cleaningAh, spring. Spring is a time for growth. It’s the time to start enjoying your home and your garden more. For many homes, spring is also the perfect time for a deep clean. Spring cleaning can get your family home ready for your family to enjoy. A good cleaning and airing of your family home is the perfect thing to do during the spring. Why you may ask? Well, we believe that spring is a time of change. It is a time to deep clean and organise your home ready for the sunnier months.

However, spring cleaning can be quite a big task. If you have lived in your house for quite some time, having a clear-out of the items that you no longer use and a deep clean of the entire house can be challenging. So, in these times, why not let one of London’s best cleaning companies in to help you. Thanks to our vast array of cleaning services, we can offer you any help that you may need during a clean.

For example, our expert cleaning teams are well versed in deep cleaning services because of the work with our many rental property customers. This means that we can enter your family home and provide all of the deep cleaning services that you need during the spring. We can also provide everything you need to ensure that your house is perfectly clean and ready for your family to enjoy for the rest of the year.

Our spring cleaning services are brilliant for those who need a deep clean during this season of change and growth. Once we have completed our expert deep cleaning services, you can also take advantage of our regular home cleaning services to maintain your household throughout the year. To find out more about our spring cleaning services, get in touch today. See our introductory video here.

Deep cleaning services

deep cleaning servicesDeep cleaning services provided by a responsible and trustworthy cleaning company. Sounds amazing, right? Almost too good to be true. However, here at Cleaning Express, we take all of our deep cleaning services seriously. We provide our customers with the best “top-to-bottom” cleaning services in London because we know that our cleaning customers depend on us to do the best cleaning job possible. So, when you book us to come into your home or office for any of our cleaning services, you will receive the most professional clean from an expert team of cleaners.

You only need to read our near flawless customer reviews to see what our cleaners can do. Whether you need a proper “thorough clean” for your home, rental property or your workspace, we can do it. Deep cleaning services are an excellent way of transforming your space. For example, if you have a rental property that has been left in disarray, we can come in and make it ready for your next tenants. Do not worry, our end of tenancy cleaning prices are very affordable. We can clean every area of the property to the highest standards, and it will quickly be ready for someone to move in.

If you have inherited a property that has seen better days. We can, once again, clean this property to either make it ready to be put on the market or prepare it for your next family home. If you have just acquired a commercial property that is in desperate need of a deep clean before your staff can get to work, our staff will get to work and make it a fresh, clean space that your staff will enjoy.

In short, if you need deep cleaning services in London, Cleaning Express will get the job done right. Contact us today to find out more about our deep cleaning services or call us directly 0203 633 0390, you won’t regret it. You can also message us through Facebook.

Housekeeping Services London

housekeeping services londonAt Cleaning Express we believe you should be able to come back regularly to a clean and tidy home. To make this happen and keep up with your cleaning, hire our talented cleaners for first-class housekeeping services in London.

Cleaning Express is dedicated to cleaning homes and offices with our tailored support. We work with clients throughout London and beyond. Whatever important commitments may be taking up your time, we can help you re-organise your home.

Our domestic housekeeping services can cover all areas within the property. This includes bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens and more. We can also provide a combination of cleaning and ironing. This can be helpful should you request additional support with taking care of your laundry.

You can have the same cleaner every time. This ensures you know exactly who is coming into your home and can confidently let them be without constantly needing to let someone new know your requirements. The only exception of this is if your cleaner is on holiday or ill. In this instance we’ll make sure we provide you with a free replacement to fill in their space while they are out of action.

When it comes to our housekeepers, we hire only the best. We make sure all housekeepers we hire have at least one-years’ worth experience. They also must pass our internal skills test to be considered.

Safety is also a primary concern at our cleaning company. As such we make sure to check identification, tax and residence documents to ensure they are suitable for home cleaning. We also collect references to ensure they are up to the cleaning tasks we provide.

You can get in touch with us and find out more via our website or give us a call on 0203 633 0390 to speak to a member of our cleaning team about our services. We also provide house cleaning, deep cleaning, end of tenancy and after building cleaning. Alternatively, you can connect with us via our Facebook page to discuss your housekeeping services London requirements.

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End Of Tenancy Cleaning South East London

end of tenancy cleaning south east londonAre you looking for end of tenancy cleaning in South East London?

When it comes to moving out, it can often seem like all you have time for is packing and wrapping. Preparing yourself for your next home is your priority, but it’s also important to hand back your property in the same way you entered it. As it stands in many tenancy agreements, the property must be habitable, clean and ready for the new tenants to move in.

Whilst many people juggle packing with cleaning, it can often be too much to do. If you want to take the stresses way that come with deep cleaning a property, we are here to help.

Here at Cleaning Express we can help with end of tenancy cleans in and around South East London. We can provide an in depth deep clean, meaning you can hand over a clean and fresh property. From cleaning the countertops and skirting boards, to vacuuming and mopping the floors, we are here to help.

Visit our pages for some of the most popular areas for end of tenancy cleaning in South East London:

To book our services, fill out the quote form found on our website. If you’d like to speak to us directly about any special requirements, call now on 020 3633 0390. Watch our introductory video here.