End of tenancy cleaning

An end of tenancy clean is a top-to-bottom deep clean of an empty home. It's done to match the check-in inventory, so the deposit can be returned without arguments. It normally covers the kitchen and oven, bathrooms and limescale, inside cupboards and appliances, skirting boards, doors, switches and inside windows. Many firms will come back for free if the agent or landlord spots something within 48 to 72 hours. For landlords in England: you can't charge tenants for a professional clean or insist they use one (Tenant Fees Act 2019). Tenants just need to leave the home as clean as it was when they moved in, allowing for fair wear and tear.