Cleaning Guide

Please review the following cleaning guide before you leave the property; we want to help you get you the full amount of your deposit back. We have found that the number one cause of a deduction being made from a deposit is due to cleaning costs incurred by the landlords.

We have a policy of checking the property at the end of the tenancy for cleanliness. We always expect the property to be in a clean condition at the end of the tenancy, in concordance with the tenancy agreement you signed at the start.

Please pay special attention to the following areas, and bare in mind the landlord will charge you for any cleaning that is required to bring these areas up to the required standard. The list is not exhaustive; what we advise is to ensure the property is spotless to eliminate any chance of a deduction being made.

Please be advised we will check:

The front and back of the house; make sure it is clear of refuse
Carpets; should be clean and vacuumed (including under furniture)
Flooring; make sure you sweep and mop all flooring (including under furniture)
Skirting; we will check that all skirting has been cleaned
Bins; empty all bins and clean thoroughly
Lampshades; clean and dust free
Curtains; clean and hung in the correct rooms
Walls; we will check there are no marks on the walls from blu tack, tacks, sellotape etc
Ceilings; same as Walls, above
Doors; same as Walls, above Walls;
Windows; make sure all windows are clean (inside only) and free from condensation and mildew
Smoke alarms, lights and vacuum cleaner; be sure the smoke alarms are working correctly and so are the lights (working bulb in each fitting please). It is your responsibility as a tenant to leave a new hoover bag, not the landlord's. You may be charged if any of these items are missing.