End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist

We use a comprehensive end of tenancy cleaning checklist approved by estate agents to meet landlords’ strict requirements. A landlord will have their own checklist to check if the tenant has cleaned everything properly. An end of tenancy cleaning checklist will be extremely helpful if you want to secure your deposit, leave your rental property stress-free and keep your landlord happy.

General (through the entire property)

The most common places that accumulate dirt and dust throughout the property. Do not neglect any part of this general checklist and ensure you thoroughly clean all of these parts of the property.

Walls - dusted and free of cobwebs
Doors – doors wiped and dusted from top to bottom
Door handles – wiped and polished, free from light stains, marks and fingerprints
Windows – wiped and polished from top to bottom (internally)
Window sills – wiped and clean
Window ledges – wiped and clean
Window handles – wiped and polished
Ceilings – cleaned of cobwebs
Corners – dusted, and free of cobwebs
Wall pictures (including top of the frame) – dusted, clean; glass frames (if there are any)
Mirrors – dusted, polished and free of spots and fingerprints
Light fittings and shades – dusted and wiped
Light switches, plugs and sockets – dusted and wiped
Skirting (including the skirting boards behind the furniture if it can be moved by 1 person) – dusted and wiped
Spindles and banisters – dusted and wiped
Curtain rails – dusted and wiped
Radiators – wiped and clean from top to bottom, and behind
All floors – vacuumed (including under the carpets, tables, beds, sofas, chairs, etc.)
Carpet cleaning – vacuumed (including under the tables, chairs, sofas, beds, etc.), stain free - if it is included at the time of booking
Upholstery – vacuumed (including behind and underneath the cushions) - if included at the time of booking
Cupboards and drawers – cleared out, dusted from inside and out, polished
Shelves – empty, dusted, polished
Wooden furniture – dusted, wiped and polished
Mirrors - polish mirrors
Picture frames - dust and clean picture frames

Hallway and stairs

Cobwebs and dust are prevalent within hallways and stairs, but often go unnoticed. It is important to clean every part and the hard-to-reach places of the stairs and hallways.

Stairs, banisters and railing – dust
Floor – vacuum and clean carpet (or mop where necessary)
Wipe down and clean skirting boards and door frame
Remove cobwebs

Kitchen

We all know how much grease, germs and dirt builds up from cooking, which is why it is so important to give your kitchen a thorough deep clean.

All work surfaces (such as kitchen countertops/worktops) – washed and sanitized
Cupboards and drawers – cleared out/in, wiped
Wall tiles – free of stains, mould and grease, washed and polished
Sink and taps – washed, free of limescale, sanitized, polished; dry and clean
Internal rubbish bins – empty, cleaned inside and out
Fridge and freezer – internally and externally clean
Microwave – wiped from inside and outside
Dishwasher – clean from inside and outside
Washing machine inside and out (including soap dispenser, rubber seal, etc.)
Tumble dryer (including dust and lint filters, rubber seal, handles, etc.)
Hobs and grill – clean and polished
Oven – degreased, cleaned inside /out, outside chrome and glass parts
Cooker ( top/hob)
Clean extractor fans – degreased, clean and polished
Kitchen appliances cleaned from outside (toaster, kettle, etc.)
Damp wipe window ledges, skirting boards, door frame and radiator

Bedrooms

One of the easier ones, but you will be surprised by the amount of dust, dirt and even rubbish you will find in places you have neglected for years.

Beds – clean (any wood, glass or metal parts – polished)
Mattresses – vacuumed from both sides
Bedroom storage units (such as wardrobes, cupboards, night tables, drawers, light switches, skirting, etc.) – empty and clean inside and out (any wood, glass or metal parts – polished)
Dust and clean window sills and ledges
Windows cleaned inside (internally)
Waste paper baskets – empty and clean
Wipe doors and polish door handles
Vaccuum carpets (or mop where necessary)

Living Room

Clean and carefully dust all wooden furniture
Clean inside cupboards and wardrobes
Dust and clean window sills and ledges
Windows cleaned internally
Clean door, door frame, and polish door handle
Hoover carpets (or mop where necessary)
Clean all glass surfaces (furniture tops, mirrors, picture frames etc)
Dust light fittings and switches, skirting, curtain rails, pictures and radiators
Furniture dust - dust and hoover furniture

Bathroom and Toilet

Limescale and mould are key problems in bathrooms and toilets that are very heavily inspected by landlords. Make sure to clean the bathroom as best as you can because we all know how dirty they can get.

Wall tiles – cleaned, polished and mould-free
Radiator and towel rail
Taps and fittings – free of mould & limescale, clean and polished
Sink – basin cleaned, dried and polished
Soap dispenser – clean
Cupboards and shelves – empty, free of mould; clean (glass and chrome) parts – polished)
Mirror – wiped, polished and free of spots and fingerprints
Bathtub – wiped and polished
Shower cabin-wiped and polished
Shower screen / shower doors – washed inside and outside, free of mould and polished
Shower head – cleaned, dried and polished
Toilet, toilet seat, and toilet bowl – clean and disinfect toilet from inside and out
Floor – vacuum and mop
Extractor fan – free of mould and grime