Looking to move soon? Want to ensure you’re ready to leave your current apartment? If so, it’s important to ensure that your apartment is cleaned to your landlord’s standards.

Many landlord and tenant disputes, in fact, are about the security deposit you gave at the beginning of your lease. Without proper attention given to cleaning, some landlords may think the apartment has not been cleaned to standard after you leave, and may want to keep part of the deposit to continue the process. 

Hiring a professional for a move out cleaning, therefore, is a relatively sure way to receive your full deposit back.

Can I do the end of tenancy cleaning on my own?

You are not legally required to hire someone to clean your apartment: simply, the apartment must be as closely returned to its original state as possible. In fact, many tenants do successfully clean their apartment before they leave. Doing so, however, can be time consuming and stressful without the proper-know how. Many built up molds, grimes, and limescale, furthermore, often cannot be eliminated without the proper cleaning materials that many professionals utilise.

By hiring a professional beforehand for an end of tenancy cleaning, you can rest assured that your apartment will be adequately cleaned, and that you therefore will be more likely to receive the full apartment deposit back from your landlord. 

What takes place during an end of tenancy cleaning?

An end of tenancy cleaning is meant to return the apartment to its original condition, as to ensure it is ready for incoming residents. Because of this, the move out cleaning can be challenging as it requires ridding the dwelling of bacterias, limsecales, dust and mold that has built up over months or even years.

What needs to be done to clean different parts of the apartment? Let’s take a look:

Bedroom and Living Room:

  • Conduct a thorough dusting of these areas, including under large furniture pieces.
  • Wash all sheets, pillowcases and other items that may belong to the property.
  • Broom or mop the floors. If you have carpets, it may be worth having them cleaned professionally.
  • Clean under the mattress and under sofa cushions.

When cleaning, be sure to move furniture around to clean thoroughly under all pieces and especially in corners.

Kitchen:

The kitchen can be a difficult place to clean due to its frequent use with perishable materials and foods. When cleaning, it’s especially important to take time to get rid of the food and grease build up in places like the fridge, microwave, and toaster.

Other tasks include:

  • Ensuring all appliances, such as kettles and toasters, have been cleaned or dusted as needed.
  •  Wiping down all surfaces and mopping the floor. Be especially careful to clean the corners and difficult to reach spaces.
  • Removing any old food-particles or splashes as thoroughly from the area as possible.

Bathroom:

Due to the nature of bathroom usage, this room can be the most difficult space in an apartment or house to clean. Limescale and mold can build up easily, and may even become detrimental to your physical health if not attended to.

When cleaning the bathroom, be sure to:

  • Clean the inside and outside of the washing machine, if you have one.
  • Deep-clean the toilet, shower or bath, and sink. These areas may require heavy-duty materials and patience to clean, especially as they are common sites of mold-build up.
  • Thoroughly mop the floors and ensure that wall tiles are also wiped down.
  •  Clear any clogged drains.

Ultimately, when cleaning, it’s important to understand that different areas of your apartment may have different cleaning needs. If you are cleaning the apartment without professional help, therefore, it’s vital to have a wide variety of cleaning materials and appliances.

How much does it cost to have an end of tenancy cleaning done professionally?

If you choose to hire a professional for a move out cleaning, it’s worth noting the relevant price estimates beforehand. Apartment cleaning costs can depend on a number of factors, including the location, size, and condition of the property, and therefore vary widely.

Price estimates depending on apartment size are as follows:

  • Studio or One Bedroom Apartment: £80-120.
  • Two-Bedroom Apartment: £100-150.
  • Three-Bedroom Apartment: £140-180.
  • Four or More Bedroom Apartment: £180+.

If you would like your carpets deep-cleaned, keep in mind that this is often a service offered separately from a conventional end of tenancy cleaning. It’s worth asking any professionals you call for a price estimate, however, as many professional cleaning establishments can provide the service for an additional charge.

Generally it is worth calling several professionals around your area for cost-estimates to find the best value.

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