Before cleaning starts

Remove personal belongings and rubbish, confirm whether the property will be empty, and identify any requirements from the landlord, agent or new occupant. Cleaning cannot fix damage, wear or maintenance problems, so keep those separate from the cleaning list.

Kitchen checklist

  • Worktops, sink and taps
  • Cupboard fronts and accessible shelves if agreed
  • Appliance exteriors and interiors only where included
  • Splashbacks and visible grease build-up
  • Floors, edges and skirting

Bathroom checklist

  • Toilet, basin, shower and bath
  • Mirrors, taps and fittings
  • Tiles and accessible grout
  • Cabinet exteriors or interiors if agreed
  • Floors and corners

Bedrooms and living areas

  • Reachable surfaces, shelves and ledges
  • Doors, handles and switches
  • Wardrobes or cupboards if included
  • Vacuuming and mopping
  • Visible marks and dust around edges

Before handover

Do a final walk-through in daylight where possible. Check windows if they are part of the agreed scope, remove remaining rubbish, and make sure keys and access items are ready for handover.

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