The complete end of tenancy cleaning checklist

This is the same room-by-room checklist a letting agent inspects against — and the one our team works through on every end-of-tenancy job. Print it, work top to bottom, and you'll give your deposit the best possible chance.

Prefer to hand it over? Our end of tenancy cleaning service covers everything below from £180, with a free re-clean if your agent flags anything. Either way — here's the full list.

Kitchen (where most deposits are lost)

• Oven degreased inside — racks, glass door, trays and the seal
• Hob, extractor hood and filter cleaned of grease
• Microwave, kettle and toaster wiped inside and out
• Fridge and freezer emptied, defrosted and wiped (switch off and prop open)
• Inside and outside of every cupboard and drawer
• Worktops, splashbacks, sink and taps descaled and polished
• Washing machine drawer, door seal and filter
• Floor washed, including behind the bin and appliances

Bathrooms

• Limescale removed from taps, shower head, screen and tiles
• Toilet cleaned inside, outside, base and behind
• Bath, basin and shower tray scrubbed; grout treated for mould
• Mirrors and any glass polished streak-free
• Extractor fan dusted, cabinets wiped inside and out
• Floor washed and edges cleaned

Bedrooms & living areas

• Inside fitted wardrobes and storage
• Skirting boards, door frames, doors and light switches
• Window sills, interior glass and any cobwebs
• Radiators, including the top and behind where reachable
• Marks removed from walls (gently — heavy scuffs can be wear and tear)
• Carpets vacuumed thoroughly; hard floors mopped

Throughout the property

• Light fittings, switches and sockets dusted
• Internal doors, handles and frames wiped
• Banisters, stairs and any vents
• Bins emptied and cleaned
• Final walk-through against the check-in inventory

Three things tenants most often miss

1. The oven and extractor filter. Grease here is the number-one deduction. Start it soaking early.
2. Limescale. Shower screens, taps and toilet bases in our hard-water area need a proper descaler, not just a wipe.
3. Behind and underneath. Behind the fridge, under the hob, the top of door frames — agents check the spots tenants skip.

Want it done for you?

If you'd rather spend your last week packing, we follow this exact checklist across Oldham, Saddleworth, Rochdale and the surrounding towns. See typical costs in our end of tenancy cleaning cost guide, then send your check-out date and postcode for a fixed quote.