It seems that you must now leave your current residence. Additionally, you may be confused by the term "end of tenancy cleaning" that appears in your lease. In any case, we want to shed light on the matter. In this piece, we shall define "end of tenancy cleaning" and discuss its significance to both you and your landlord.
And thus, if you:
- Need to know what happens at the conclusion of a tenancy since they are leaving soon;
- Need to know the going rate for a end of tenancy cleaning service;
- Need to know whether they are required to tidy the apartment before moving out;
If that's the case, then keep reading!
What is "End of Tenancy Cleaning?"
When a tenant vacates a rental property, they are responsible for completing a number of cleaning activities known as a "end of tenancy clean." In most cases, it will be included in the lease between the landlord and renter.
It is also possible to hire a professional cleaning service to do this cleaning for you for a set price. A standard end-of-tenancy cleaning service is performed by a crew of trained cleaners who have no time constraints and who thoroughly clean the whole rental unit to guarantee the tenant's security deposit is returned.
Both the present renter and the landlord may gain from such an arrangement. This ensures that the property will be returned to the landlord in the same condition as when the renter originally moved in. For the renter, a thorough cleaning at the conclusion of the lease may be the deciding factor in keeping their security deposit.
To what extent does an end of tenancy cleaning service go?
To put it simply, an end of tenancy cleaning is a comprehensive deep cleaning of practically the whole property (sans the balcony, garage and utility room). Also, it's not the same as a regular house cleaning. Let's examine what is cleaned and how it is cleaned in each space.
Hallway
- Cleaning and polishing furniture;
- dusting and wiping hard surfaces;
- vacuuming carpets;
Living Room
- Spraying cleaner on buttons and knobs
- All mirrors will be cleaned and polished.
- Rearranging all of the pictures and cleaning the frames
- Dusting off the cobwebs
- Using a rag to clean the fireplace and its surround.
- All inside glass, including sills and ledges, will be cleaned and polished.
- Cleaning and wiping each and every door
- Cleaning the floor by vacuuming hardwoods and mopping tile
- Dusted the baseboards and furniture.
- Clearing dust from lamp shades, bases, and bulbs
- Scrubbing the floor and dusting the baseboards
- Rearranging and deep cleaning storage units and furniture
- Cleaning and shining all the metals and glassware
- Vacuuming all of the cushions and upholstery in my house.
Kitchen or dining area
- Complete inside and outside cabinet cleaning and polishing
- Cleaning the dishwasher of built-up grease and mould
- Doing a thorough cleaning of the refrigerator and freezer, including washing down the inside and door knobs
- Removing and replacing the rubber seal; degreasing and cleaning the whole oven, including the grill pan and oven racks; cleaning the inner top of the oven; wiping clean the rubber seal; cleaning the interior of the microwave.
- The range and grill have been cleaned and polished.
- Washing and drying the back splash
- scrub the outsides of all the toasters, coffee makers, coffee pots, etc., in the kitchen.
- Cleaning every surface in the kitchen
- The sink has been cleaned and descaled.
- Removing dust and dirt from within the windows and cleaning down the sills and ledges is a good housekeeping habit.
- Wet-wiping every surface (doors, door frames, skirting boards, etc.)
- Removing any and all lint from the lint trap and cleaning the lint filter Dusting and wiping out the interior of the washing machine
- Clearing up outlets and resetting switches
- Vacuuming and cleaning all tile and stone floors
Bedrooms
- Cleaning all of the dust from the furnishings;
- Cleaning the ceiling of cobwebs;
- Cleaning glass and artwork;
- Dusting the top of picture frames, Dusting the light fixtures, and Washing the Lamp Shades
- Wiping down the tops of doors, the baseboards, and the skirting boards, cleaning under and behind furniture, and cleaning any switches.
- Both sides of the curtains will need to be vacuumed and dusted, and the curtain rails will need to be wiped down.
- Internal window cleaning includes wiping the sill and eliminating any remaining fingerprints.
- Cleaning the tops of all the doors and wiping them down
Washroom
- Limescale removal and fixture cleaning.
- Maintaining a soap dish
- Dusting and cleaning the towel rack and radiator
- Cleaning the tiles and glass of showers of any limescale
- Limescale removal, bathtub cleaning, and hair extraction from drain areas.
- Cleaning and disinfecting the bidet and bathroom toilet
- Making sure there is no hair in the shower drain, Cleaning the limescale off,
- Cleaning the tiles by washing them and drying them with a dry towel or paper; eliminating any mould
- Doing up the mirrors: cleaning and polishing
- Clearing the vent hood and wiping it down
- Resetting the light switches and recharging the plugs
Learn more about what is included in a full-service end of tenancy cleaning in Southend on sea by calling us at 01702 898 023.
Do I really need to hire a professional cleaning crew to get my apartment ready for a new tenant?
A renter cannot be made to pay for a professional cleaning upon moving out, thus the answer to your query is "no." This, however, was not the situation in the past. Until the passage of the "Tenant Fees Act 2019," most rental agreements contained a "professional cleaning provision" that required the tenant to arrange and pay for a professional cleaning service at the conclusion of the tenancy.
As of June 1, 2019, such provisions are prohibited by the aforementioned laws in England. Landlords may no longer collect professional cleaning fees after May 31, 2020, unless the leasing agreement was signed prior to that date. However, as of 1 June 2020, the provision mandating the scheduling of professional cleaning at the conclusion of the lease will be null and void and of no further force or effect.
How much should you expect to pay for end-of-tenancy cleaning in the UK on average?
The number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and other spaces in the house will determine the final cost of the cleaning service. You should expect an increase in cost if you want to have your carpets, upholstery, or curtains cleaned professionally in addition to the standard cleaning service.
Average UK costs for end of tenancy cleaning are roughly £260, with prices ranging from £120 to £550. For your convenience, we have included a pricing list below.
To what extent can I clean the house myself?
Assuming you have sufficient time on your hands and access to enough cleaning supplies, you can certainly do your own end-of-tenancy cleaning.
You may ask your roommates to assist you clean if you're living in a shared space. Because of this, you should have an easier time of things and ideally spend less time cleaning at the end of your lease.
However, remember that there are times when you really need to hire a professional cleaning service. For instance, your rental agreement may stipulate that you pay to have the carpets, rugs, furniture, and drapes professionally cleaned before you move out. And you probably don't have the pricey cleaning equipment needed to do such a task.
Why should you hire a professional cleaning service before you move out?
Unfortunately, not everyone is able to give their rental property a thorough cleaning before moving out. Not to worry, however; they may always hire Aa cleaning Services to take care of it for you. At the conclusion of each lease, we send in a crew of trained experts who come prepared with all the cleaning supplies they'll need.
However, the service's many advantages outweigh the quality of the clean itself. In addition to providing a free thorough cleaning of the oven as part of our end of tenancy service, we also give a service warranty of up to 168 hours. What this means is that we will return to the property at no additional cost if the landlord is dissatisfied with the cleaning we performed.
Takeaway
- It is against the law for a landlord to demand that a tenant pay for professional cleaning at the conclusion of lease.
- Depending on the square footage of the dwelling, the cost of end-of-tenancy cleaning might vary from £120 to £550.
- If you have the time, the detergents, and the tools, you can clean the property on your own.
