End of Tenancy Cleaning for Tenants

When you move out of a rental property, the check-out inventory report compares the property's condition against the check-in report — and cleanliness is one of the most common areas raised. A professional end-of-tenancy clean covers the kitchen, bathrooms, floors, cupboards and fixtures to a checkout standard, giving the property the best chance of passing inspection without cleaning-related deductions. It's worth booking the clean for after you've moved your belongings out, so the cleaners can access every surface, cupboard and skirting board properly.

What to do before your check-out

• Compare the property against your original check-in inventory
• Remove all personal belongings and rubbish
• Book the clean for after moving day, ideally once the property is empty
• Take photographs of the cleaned property before handing back keys
• Keep your booking confirmation as evidence a professional clean took place

Cleaning alone cannot guarantee your deposit is returned in full — that depends on the overall condition of the property and the landlord or agent's inspection — but a thorough clean removes cleanliness as a point of dispute. Read more in our deposit and cleaning guide.