Are you planning on moving out of your rental property? Do you need to have it professionally cleaned before you go? Do you not know where to start? If the answer to those questions is yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Although finding a cleaner for this highly specific type of job can be daunting, hiring the right professional services for end-of-tenancy cleaning in London can make the process a whole lot easier. Scrubs Cleaning is best known for its professional services in End of Tenancy cleaning, Deep cleaning, and After-build cleaning. Hence, we have all the expertise and knowledge to answer your questions when searching for professional End of Tenancy cleaning services. We’ll highlight the key tasks that need to be completed and give tips on how to make the process as smooth as possible.
Why Do You Need End-of-Tenancy Cleaning?
If you’re moving out of a rental property, it is likely going to need to be cleaned before leaving. Usually, as a tenant, you are both legally and contractually obligated to leave the property in the same condition as it was upon arrival, less fair wear and tear. If this is not performed, then the landlord has the right to withhold your security deposit and spend it on having the property returned to its pre-tenancy condition.
Should You Have Your End of Tenancy Cleaning Done Professionally?
Yes! In 99% of cases, hiring a professional service like our end-of-tenancy cleaning in London is highly advisable. Not only will it save you considerable time but, when using the right provider, guarantees you’ll have your security deposit returned. End of Tenancy Cleaning is a highly specialized process that, when not properly trained, is very difficult to perform to the required standard.
What Will Your Landlords Be Looking for When You Take Up End-Of-Tenancy Cleaning?
When moving out of a rental property, your landlord or letting agent will likely have an inventory check conducted by an independent third party. This will assess the cleanliness and damage at the property and be compared to the inventory check carried out before arrival. Make sure the property has been professionally cleaned and damage repaired before handing over the keys!
What should you do when it’s time to move out of the Rented Property?
Like with anything, it’s best to plan your move out of a property ahead of time to help prevent any last-minute problems or cancellations. Moving Properties is stressful enough so don’t make it harder on yourself!. Items need to be packed and boxed and, where appropriate, protected so that no valuables aren’t lost or damaged in transit. This can be done personally or you can employ professional house removal services to take away the stress.
What Else Could You Do?
You should also consider hiring professional cleaners to carry out your End of Tenancy Clean. They will know how best to clean those tricky areas such as ovens, hobs, extractor fans, and limescale on sanitaryware. As long as you are using a reliable service it is best to book the clean for either the day before or the same day as the keys’ handover so that there is no opportunity for dust to re-form before the inventory check is conducted and the cleanliness is assessed. It’s important that the property is emptied before the cleaning and that nobody is staying in the property between the clean and the handover of keys.
What Happens During End of Tenancy Cleaning?
End-of-tenancy cleaning is a highly specialized and thorough process that involves removing limescale from sanitaryware, cleaning the oven, extractor fan, and much more. With the right provider, a professional cleaning team who have experience and specific training for end-of-tenancy cleaning will arrive at the property and work their way through every room and area within the home. They will then check the property against a checklist to ensure all areas have been covered. It’s important that all personal belongings are removed for the clean so the cleaners have access to all the required areas.
What Should You Do Before the End of Tenancy Clean?
Most providers will send a preparation checklist that needs to be gone through and completed before the clean. The main things this will include are to ensure the property is empty of personal belongings, that the team have access to the property at the agreed time and that the electricity and hot water is in operation during the clean. If the property is in particularly poor condition you should either have a standard clean carried out before or ensure the End of Tenancy Cleaning provider is aware of the state of the property ahead of the clean.
How Long Will End-Of-Tenancy Cleaning Take?
The time it takes to complete an end of tenancy clean is influenced by numerous factors including the size and condition of the property, the size of the team and the experience level of the team. It’s advisable to ask the estimated time of completion when making the booking so you can organize your schedule. It’s always best to leave an extra hour or two in case of any delays. Most providers will be able to conduct the professional clean within the working day (8hrs), and usually about half (4hrs).
What Should You do After the End of Tenancy Cleaner Has Left?
If you have some spare time after the cleaners have left, why not take a well-deserved break? Moving property can be stressful and it can be nice to take a moment to yourself. Then, you should give the property one last look to ensure all areas have been covered and you haven’t left any personal belongings, and then leave the property. It’s important that nobody spends time in the property between the clean and inventory check as it can very easily become dirty once more!
Do you have any tips for End of Tenancy Cleaning?
Ensure that everything is packed up before the day you’re planning to move so that there are no surprises on move out day. Where possible, it’s also better to have the property emptied before move out day. If there is furniture to be left then that’s fine but all personal belongings should be removed. As mentioned before, make sure that any preparation requirements sent by the cleaning provider are performed. During the clean, it’s best to leave the cleaners to work but be sure to be reachable in case the team encounters any issues. Then, give the property a thorough check before the team leave to make sure nothing has been missed.
Conclusion
Scrubs Cleaning is a professional cleaning company that specializes in deep cleaning, End of Tenancy, and After Build Cleaning services. Over the years, we’ve performed thousands of End of Tenancy cleans and with this article accumulated the most commonly asked questions we’ve received alongside answers that (hopefully) you find useful. If you’d like to book your own End of Tenancy clean, why not get a QuickQuote or Contact Us? We’re used by some of London’s most recognized estate agents, property developers, and landlords in the city and can assist you with your requirements.