Moving out of a rental property can be stressful, especially when your deposit is on the line. Landlords often expect a thorough clean before tenants leave, and failure to meet their standards can result in deductions from your deposit.
What Do Landlords Typically Expect?
- Floors and Carpets: All floors should be thoroughly vacuumed, with hard and tiled flooring mopped. Tiles and grout should be cleaned. Carpets should be refreshed and stains removed where possible, which may require professional carpet cleaning.
- Windows: All internal windows must be cleaned, including glass panes, frames, and window tracks.
- Kitchen Appliances: Ovens, fridges, dishwashers, and microwaves should be left spotless. Please remember to defrost the freezer before your clean so drawers can be fully removed and cleaned underneath.
- Bathrooms: Tiles, sinks, toilets, and showers should be free from limescale and black mould. Don’t forget areas such as extractor fans and the back of toilets, which should be dust-free.
- Walls, Skirting Boards, and Ceilings: Marks should be removed from walls where possible, taking care not to damage paintwork or wallpaper. Cobwebs must be removed from ceilings, and all skirting boards should be cleaned and free from dust and marks.
To ensure you get your full deposit back, it’s crucial to meet the high cleaning standards required when vacating a rental property. However, these expectations can be challenging to meet, which is why it’s often best to leave it to the professionals. Serenity Cleaning has extensive experience working with landlords, estate agents, and renters to provide excellent cleaning services for rental properties in Essex and London. Our expert team ensures every property is cleaned to perfection, ready for its new occupants, and helping you secure your deposit return.