Move out cleaning is a standard cleaning procedure that every tenant needs to tackle before ending his current tenancy. It includes sanitising and full disinfection of the property in order to make it ready for the next tenants or owners. If you fail to do it, you risk being denied the hefty security bond you've given your landlord when you moved in. Today we'll go through the numerous cleaning chores included in this demanding and sometimes daunting cleaning task. Read through to learn more!

Kitchen

The kitchen is probably the most challenging room to clean. As this is the area where the food is prepared, you can expect a lot of dirty surfaces and dirt to clean.

• Wash, dust and polish all surfaces
• Deep clean all cupboards, cabinets and drawers. Throw away old food, carrier bags, etc.
• Clean sink, remove lime scale and polish surrounding surfaces
• Degrease, clean and polish wall tiles
• Clean over inside and out, removing built-up grease. Polish external chrome
• Clean extractor and remove grime, dirt and grease
• Clean refrigerator inside and out, removing food and grime. Defrost and leave switched on.
• Clean washing machine inside and out. Clean soap drawers, filters and the rubber at the door
• Clean dishwasher inside and out
• Clean exterior of all kitchen appliances such as toaster, microwave, kettle

Bathroom

Usually less time-consuming than the kitchen the bathroom is the next area on our to-do-list:

• Clean, descale and polish shower screen
• Clean, degrease and polish wall tiles
• Descale, brush and disinfect toilet. Clean and disinfect the toilet seat
• Clean, descale, polish and dry bath, basin, shower, taps and fittings
• Remove all soap and shampoo products
• Clean and polish mirrors
• Wash and sanitise floors.

 

General Cleaning Tasks

Now that we've cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, we can move on to the other rooms.

• Clean and dust light fittings, light switches, skirting, curtain rails, wall pictures, radiators and mirrors
• Vacuum and deep clean upholstery and carpeting using proper cleaning products
• Clean and dust skirting boards behind furniture
• Vacuum and sanitise mattresses
• Vacuum and wash all floors using proper cleaning products
• Clean and wipe down windows and sills internally
• Clean doors and polish door handles
• Declutter and clean shelves and drawers
• Dust and wipe down all wooden furniture.

In need of help for your move out cleaning? Consider hiring one of the many companies providing professional move out cleaning in your area. Before choosing a provider, double check if they have vetted, insured and trained staff.