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End of tenancy cleaning checklist [FULL]
Apr 11, 2019
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Approved specialist tenancy cleaners
Thorough five-page verified cleaning checklist
Three-day cleaning guarantee
Price includes deep cleaning of single oven
Why choose Twinkle Clean?
We work closely with inventory clerks, landlords and estate agents to maintain our cleaning checklists, which are verified and regularly updated to meet the high standards required from the industry. We do this to greatly reduce the likelihood of a reclean being required - saving our customers time, money and hassle.
With Twinkle Clean you get:
A professional service from a company with over 10 years experience
Friendly and experienced cleaners and customer service staff
A company that invests over £50,000 a year in the latest equipment
James D
12:13 16 Jun 20
Quick and easy booking. The end of tenancy cleaners that turned up kept to the social distancing rules and wore masks and gloves the whole time. We got the cleaning part of our deposit back from our landlord with no issues. -JD
Juliette Smithe
10:26 19 Apr 20
Really good professional service. We booked an end of tenancy cleaning on Feb and the cleaners did a fantastic job. Place was spotless for the new tenant. Will use again!
Jack Miller
10:06 19 Apr 20
I booked carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning for our sofa. The carpet cleaner who turned did an excellent job. They used a big machine and managed to remove some stubborn stains. Carpets look great, despite being 10 years old. They were late and didn’t let me know so I’ve only given four starts. Only takes a second to send a text.
Susie F
09:59 19 Apr 20
My OH booked a builders cleaning service for our conservatory extension. They did a good job on the floors and windows but couldn’t remove some of the paint from the bricks. They offered to use some harsher chemicals but said it may have done more damage than good so I didn’t bother. Other than that the service was very good.
Ingrid Black
09:51 19 Apr 20
Very happy. No issues with the cleaning or inventory checkout. Landlord returned cleaning deposit straight away.
Jagdeep Singh
13:04 16 Apr 20
Would have given five starts but the cleaners left one of the carpet cleaning attachments at the property and I had to return after carrying out the inspection. Otherwise the cleaning standard was good.
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More about End of tenancy cleaning
Cleaning costs is one of the top reasons why deposit money is withheld, deposit protection scheme mydeposits has found. Our carefully selected and approved cleaning specialists guarantee your cleaning deposit return for up to three days after the cleaning is completed. Read our Guide to end of tenancy cleaning [Infographic]
Should I go with the cheapest quote?
There are lots of so called professional cleaning companies in London offering cheap end of tenancy cleaning services. Read our article on how much end of tenancy cleaning costs, written by Twinkle Clean’s Founder.
Choosing the wrong company is likely to result in more costs and even deposit deductions further later on. Most reputable professional companies will use industrial standard cleaning equipment and chemicals to remove even the most stubborn of dirt.
Do I even need to do end of tenancy cleaning?
Even if you fancy yourself as a good cleaner, most assured shorthold tenancy agreements (ASTs) require that you use a professional cleaning company to clean the property before you move out, ready for the next tenants. Either your landlord or inventory clerk will often ask to see a copy of a receipt for the cleaning. Read our article ‘What’s the difference between regular and deep cleaning?’ to see what’s involved with a deep clean.
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What our end of tenancy cleaning service includes:
Your specialist move out cleaners will turn up on the day fully insured and with all the professional grade cleaning chemicals and equipment needed to do the job.
Expert cleaning technicians – your move out cleaning service will be done by fully equipped & insured specialists.
Not time based – this guaranteed service is not hourly based. The cleaning technicians will use a thorough cleaning checklist and will remain in the property until it has been fully cleaned.
Professional-grade cleaning materials – the cleaning technicians use professional products (not available to buy in the shops) from commercial suppliers. This enables a professional finish you can’t get from using materials you buy in your local supermarket.
Deep oven cleaning included- professional oven cleaning of one single oven is included in our service.
3-day cleaning guarantee – we offer to re-clean the property free of charge if your inventory clerk or landlord is not happy with the clean or if anything is missed on the day. Terms apply.
Key collection and drop off upon request – to make life easier for you we can arrange for your keys to be collected from your estate agent or a neighbour. This may incur a further charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the service include?
Our move out cleaning service uses a thorough five-page end of tenancy cleaning checklist which meets the standards required by landlords and estate agents
What happens if the cleaning fails the inventory check?
We fully guarantee our end of tenancy cleaning service for three days after the cleaning is complete. Some exclusions apply, but we will do our best to resolve any issues asap.
Is parking and/or congestion charging included?
Any parking or congestion charging is an additional charge and may need to be paid on the day. Your cleaning team will do their best to find free parking or ways to avoid the congestion charge, however this is not always possible, especially in a busy and congested city like London.
What areas do you cover?
We cover most London boroughs and some postcodes within the M25. Contact us for more info if you are unable to use our online booking system to make a booking.
Is wall washing included?
Yes, we are able to clean scuff marks and dirt from walls. Please ensure you notify the office before as there is an additional cost for our wall cleaning service. We do advise tenants to do this themselves, if possible, using sugar soap and warm water.
Do the cleaners provide everything?
Yes, your specialist cleaning technicians will bring all the necessary chemicals and equipment needed to complete the job.
How long does end of tenancy cleaning usually take?
It really depends on the size and condition of the property we are cleaning. We ask customers to allow between 3 and 5 hours, however, this can take longer if the property is in a particularly dirty condition. You will be notified on the day if it will take longer.
Do you offer a cleaning guarantee?
Yes, we offer a three day guarantee. Your cleaning team will do their best to make sure the cleaning passes the inventory or landlord inspection first time round. However, if something is missed we offer a free reclean to make it right. Terms apply.
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Our End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist
| FRONT DOOR | Exterior & Interior | Door frame Door Handle |
| ENTRANCE HALL | Decoration | Dust picture frames Dust/wash skirting boards |
| Lighting | Lampshade Light switch plate | |
| Window | Window frames Blinds Glass | |
| Fixtures and fittings | Disinfect/wash phone Disinfect/wash thermostat Radiator Plug sockets Fuse box | |
| Floor | Hoover Mop | |
| Ceiling corners | Hoover | |
| Cupboards | Door frame Door Handle Hoover | |
| KITCHEN | Exterior & Interior | Door frame Door Handle Dust/wash skirting boards Remove cobwebs from corner |
| Lighting | Lampshade Light switch plate | |
| Window | Window frames Blinds Glass | |
| Fixtures and fittings | Cupboard doors Inside cupboards Underneath cupboards Radiator Kitchen sink inc Limescale Tiles Boiler front and side Plug sockets Wipe outside bin | |
| Appliances | Microwave Oven door Oven grills Inside oven Draw under oven Hob and Gills Hob fan and extractor Wipe kettle and toaster Wipe table and chairs Washing machine seal Washing machine tray Washing machine outside Fridge and Freezer inc Seal | |
| Ceiling | Hoover cobwebs | |
| Floor | Hoover Mop | |
| BEDROOM | Exterior & Interior | Door frame Door Handle Dust/wash skirting boards Remove cobwebs from corner |
| Lighting | Lampshade Light switch plate | |
| Window | Window frames Blinds Glass | |
| Fixtures and fittings | Wardrobe doors Inside wardrobe Behind wardrobe Chest of draws doors Inside chest of draws Behind chest of draws Hoover mattress Polish mirror Lamps Plug sockets | |
| Floor | Hoover Mop | |
| LOUNGE | Interior and Exterior | Door frame Door Handle Dust/wash skirting boards Remove cobwebs from corners |
| Lighting | Lampshade Light switch plate | |
| Window | Window frames Blinds Glass | |
| Fixtures and Fittings | Table and chairs TV Picture frames Polish mirror Plug sockets Lamps | |
| Floor | Hoover Mop | |
| BATHROOM | Interior and Exterior | Door frame Door Handle Dust/wash skirting boards Remove cobwebs from corners |
| Lighting | Lampshade Light switch plate | |
| Window | Window frames Blinds Glass | |
| Fixtures and Fittings | Inside toilet bowl Outside toilet bowl Cabinet inside and out Polish Mirror Wipe outside bin Bath inside and out Bath taps Radiator Towel holder Toilet paper holder Sink inside and out Sink taps | |
| Appliances | Extractor fan Shower glass Shower knobs Shower head | |
| Floor | Hoover Mop |