Moving out is stressful enough without losing part of your deposit over cleaning. Deposit deductions for cleaning are one of the most common disputes between tenants and landlords in the UK. This checklist covers what letting agents actually look at.
Kitchen
- Oven, hob and extractor cleaned inside and out, including racks and trays
- Fridge and freezer emptied, defrosted and wiped
- Cupboards cleared and wiped inside
- Worktops, sink, taps and tiles degreased
- Bins washed out
Bathrooms
- Limescale removed from taps, shower screens and tiles
- Toilet cleaned and descaled
- Grout and sealant free of mould
- Mirrors and glass polished
Every room
- Carpets professionally cleaned, especially if you had pets
- Skirting boards, door frames and light switches wiped
- Windows cleaned inside
- Cobwebs removed and marks on walls spot cleaned where possible
Why carpets matter most
Many tenancy agreements ask for carpets to be returned in the condition they were let, and a receipt from a professional carpet clean is often the difference between a full deposit and a deduction. Agents can tell a rented machine job from a professional one.
Make it easy on yourself
A full end of tenancy clean including carpets can be done in a single visit. That means one receipt to show your agent and nothing to argue about.
Need a hand? Send a photo of the job to Pepa Cleaning on WhatsApp and we will reply with a price, usually within minutes. We cover Hampton, Twickenham, Richmond, Kingston and the rest of South West London.
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