The Ultimate End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist: 100+ Must-Do Tasks

End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for cleaning bedrooms

• Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners
• Dust reachable surfaces – wardrobes, shelving and cupboards
• Wipe accumulated dust and dirt from top of doors
• Wipe accumulated dust from top of picture frames
• Wipe dirt off curtain rails
• Properly vacuum and dust both sides of curtains and blinds
• Wipe and polish mirrors, pictures and other wall hangings
• Wipe off dust from skirting boards and decorations
• Dust off all light fittings and lampshades
• Clean and polish metal ornaments
• Wipe and polish switches
• Remove/repaint dirty marks from walls
• Carefully clean power sockets and extension cords
• Thoroughly vacuum all mattresses
• Mop hard floors and laminate

End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for cleaning bathrooms

• Clean basins, taps and fittings
• Remove hard water stains
• Remove limescale if present
• Scrub and rinse soap dispensers
• Wipe and polish radiators and towel rails
• Scrub and rinse toilet and bidet
• Clean plumbing behind toilet if reachable
• Wipe marks and stains from shower screens
• Scrub and rinse bath marks and signs of mildew
• Make sure to clean drains
• Wipe and polish mirrors and glass surfaces
• Descale, rinse and wipe showerheads, taps and metal surfaces
• Scrub and rinse accumulated dirt from the toothbrush area
• Clean extractor fans
• Wipe reachable bathroom tiles

End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for cleaning kitchens

• Wash and polish all worktops, countertops and the sink area
• Clean inside cupboards, drawers and shelving
• Throw leftover food and carrier bags away
• Wash and polish sinks and shine taps
• Remove accumulated limescale
• De-grease and polish wall tiles
• Remove mould growth between grout
• Clean and de-grease ovens internally and externally
• Clean grime from extractors and hobs
• Scrub gas rings and gas control knobs
• Clean microwaves inside and out
• Clean out the fridge/freezer
• Clean the washing machine inside and out
• Clean the dishwasher inside and out
• Clean exterior of all appliances
• Sanitize the bins and remove rubbish
• Clean outside of cupboards and drawers
• Stack and arrange cutlery, utensils and other dining accessories
• Clean inside of windows and wipe down sills, ledges and frames
• Wipe dirt from woodwork (doors, handles, doorframes, furnishings and skirting boards)
• Wipe down radiators if applicable and accessible
• Remove dust from plugs and light switches
• Vacuum, mop and polish floors

End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for cleaning furnishings

• Wipe and polish tables, countertops and other worktop surfaces
• Make sure you remove all fingerprints and marks
• Take sofa cushions outside and pound them until the dust is removed
• Vacuum the sofa with and without its cushions on
• Move all furnishings to vacuum underneath
• Wipe and polish all wooden units

End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for cleaning carpets

• Thoroughly vacuum all carpet edges
• Move furniture and vacuum underneath
• Steam clean, if possible
• Try hand-washing stains if a carpet cleaning machine is not available

End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for cleaning windows

• Remove any marks, fingerprints and oily stains
• Wipe down to prevent streaks when drying
• Dust off and clean windowsills
• Wipe down frames
• Dust off blinds, curtains and shades

End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for cleaning drawers, cupboards, and shelves

• Clear drawers inside and out
• Remove any unnecessary items or leftover goods
• Wipe down the inside and out
• Wipe around handles

End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for cleaning appliances

• Fridge/freezer
• Remove dirt, mildew and leftover food
• Wipe and polish handles
• Clean rubber seal
• Move it and clean underneath and behind
• Dismantle, wash and rinse slots, grills and shelves inside
• Wipe and polish the exterior
• Dishwasher
• Clean the dishwasher of food and soap deposits
• Remove all dirt, mildew and food deposits
• Inspect and clean filters
• Wipe the rubber seal
• Move it and clean underneath and behind
• Wipe the soap dispenser drawer and remove marks and stains
• Wipe down handles
• Washing machine
• Clean the drum from leftovers and stains
• Inspect and clean filters
• Inspect the rubber seal
• Move it and clean underneath and behind
• Wipe the soap dispenser drawer and remove marks and stains
• Clean handles
• Tumble dryer
• Clean inside and out
• Inspect and clean the rubber seal
• Clean the soap dispenser drawer
• Inspect and clean the filter
• Oven and microwave
• Clean and de-grease oven, extractor fan, hob and grill
• Clean and de-grease the microwave
• Scrub off food deposits and grime
• Clean grill pan and oven racks
• Clean the inner of both the oven and microwave
• Inspect and wipe the rubber seals
• Inspect and wipe all buttons
• Clean exterior and remove stains and marks
• Toaster
• Clean, wipe and polish the exterior
• Remove any food deposits and bread crumb leftovers
• Clean within as much as possible
• De-grease handles
• Remove grime

End of Tenancy Cleaning – Smaller details to check when cleaning a property

• Ensure all rubbish is in the appropriate outside bins
• Rinse out rubbish bins

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