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End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist: Preparing for Your Move

An end of tenancy clean prepares a rental property for inspection, handover or its next occupants. Start by agreeing which rooms, surfaces and appliances need attention, then arrange clear access for the cleaning team.

If you are moving out of a property in London or Kent, this checklist can help you plan the work. For the service scope and a property-specific quotation, see McCLEAN's end of tenancy cleaning service .

1. Share your property details

Give the team your full address, postcode, property type, and number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Describe the current condition, including heavy grease, limescale or areas that have not been cleaned recently.

Mention whether the property is furnished and whether belongings will remain during the visit. These details help the team assess access and prepare an accurate quotation.

2. Agree a room-by-room cleaning checklist

Use the following list to discuss your priorities. Confirm the agreed tasks before the appointment; this checklist does not mean every item is automatically included in every quotation.

• Kitchen: worktops, sinks, taps, cupboard surfaces, hob and accessible flooring. Confirm internal cupboards and appliance interiors separately.
• Bathrooms: toilets, basins, baths, showers, taps, mirrors and accessible tiles.
• Bedrooms and living areas: accessible surfaces, skirting boards, doors and flooring.
• Hallways and stairs: accessible handrails, surfaces and floor areas.
• Additional tasks: discuss internal windows, carpets, upholstery and other specialist requirements before the visit.

3. Confirm appliances and specialist extras

Tell the team if you need the inside of an oven, fridge or freezer cleaned. Give the number and type of appliances rather than assuming all appliance cleaning is included.

Carpet, sofa and mattress cleaning may require a different method or separate arrangements. Describe stains and materials so the team can confirm what is suitable and available.

4. Prepare access before the appointment

An empty property gives cleaners clearer access to floors and surfaces. If belongings remain, explain which areas will be accessible. Restricted access can limit the work that can be completed.

• Confirm who will let the cleaning team into the property.
• Explain any parking or building-access restrictions.
• Discuss off-site key collection and return if needed.
• Identify delicate surfaces and existing damage.
• Confirm equipment and product arrangements with the team.

5. Understand your quotation and timing

The cleaning quotation depends on the property layout, condition and agreed tasks. Access charges are separate considerations and do not represent the full cleaning price.

Share your preferred date and start time, plus a convenient alternative. Allow time to review the clean before your planned handover where possible.

6. Review the agreed work before handover

Keep your cleaning checklist and discuss any concerns promptly with the team. If you need information about McCLEAN's 48-hour EOT cleaning guarantee, including its scope and exclusions, read the end of tenancy service terms before agreeing the service.

Cleaning alone does not guarantee a deposit return. Other matters, such as existing damage and the wider condition of the property, can also affect the handover.

Request an end of tenancy cleaning quote

Share your property details, cleaning priorities and preferred timing with McCLEAN. Send the prepared enquiry in WhatsApp so the team can confirm the scope, quotation and appointment availability.

Deep Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning: Which Does Your Home Need?

Regular cleaning helps maintain a home through routine visits. Deep cleaning gives more attention to areas where dirt, grease or limescale has built up. The right choice depends on your property's condition and the tasks you want completed.

When should you choose a deep clean?

A deep clean can be useful when your kitchen or bathroom needs closer attention, routine cleaning has fallen behind, or you want to establish a cleaner starting point.

Describe the areas that concern you. For example, mention grease around cooking surfaces, buildup around bathroom fittings or dust in accessible areas that routine visits have missed.

McCLEAN recommends starting with a deep cleaning service where needed, then arranging regular visits to help maintain the result.

When is regular cleaning the better choice?

Regular cleaning suits homes that need consistent maintenance. Agree a schedule and priority list with the team, based on how you use the property.

A household with pets, frequent visitors or a busy kitchen may have different priorities from a smaller home. Explain those needs when discussing your regular cleaning service .

Are ovens and fridge interiors included?

Confirm appliance cleaning before the appointment. Tell the team which appliances need attention and whether you need interior cleaning. The agreed quotation should make the included tasks clear.

Do the same for carpets, upholstery and other specialist work. A detailed description helps avoid misunderstandings about the service scope.

What equipment should you prepare?

For McCLEAN's Regular and Deep Cleaning services, customers provide the required vacuum cleaner, mop, extendable duster and microfibre cloths. McCLEAN provides general cleaning products.

Tell the team about delicate materials or product preferences before the visit. Confirm any different arrangements as part of your quotation.

What affects the cleaning quotation?

• The number of rooms and the property layout.
• The condition of the areas needing attention.
• The tasks and appliance cleaning agreed with the team.
• Cleaning frequency and preferred timing.
• Parking, access and key collection arrangements.

Heavy buildup, hazardous conditions or restricted access need team assessment. Share these details before agreeing a visit so the quotation reflects the work.

Ask about the Regular Cleaning loyalty offer

After five completed Regular Cleans, qualifying subsequent visits receive 10% off the base cleaning price only. Extras and fees are excluded. Ask the team to verify eligibility before the discount is applied.

Need a different cleaning plan?

If your requirements do not fit a routine or deep clean, discuss customised cleaning . For business premises, explore our commercial cleaning service and share your building type and approximate floor area.