End of Tenancy Cleaning: Tips from our Alton Home Cleaners

Moving house can be stressful at the best of times. When you add greasy ovens, stained carpets and wall scuffs into the picture, it’s enough to cause anyone a few sleepless nights.

Fortunately, it doesn’t need to be a nightmare to put your rental in order and get your full deposit back from your landlord. With tips from our house cleaners in Alton, you’ll be able to navigate end of tenancy cleaning smoothly and enjoy your new home in no time!

Focus on appliances

Equipment like hoovers, microwaves, washing machines and ovens are often the main culprits for failed inspections. These appliances are used almost every day, but regularly cleaning them sometimes falls to the bottom of the priority list.

Our Alton domestic cleaners recommend starting with these items to get the hardest work out of the way first. Remove all components and clean them individually to ensure you’re leaving every appliance in a nice condition for the next users.

Don’t forget to dust

Do all your surfaces pass the finger swipe test? You’d be surprised where you can find dust in your home, so make sure you’re giving everything a good wipe down and polish with a clean, damp microfibre cloth.

Some often-missed spots include:

Light fixtures.

Skirting boards.

Shelves.

Air vents.

Grills.

Wall art.

Tackle your carpets with care

Carpets see a lot of foot traffic throughout a tenancy, so it’s important to show them some extra love when it’s time to move.

Our house cleaners in Alton recommend going from room to room, removing all the furniture from each one at a time before getting started. Then, after giving the space a thorough hoover, identify any spots that might need stain remover and pre-treat them before giving the carpet a general deep clean. You can rent steam cleaners from many hardware shops and supermarkets to do a thorough job.

Deep-clean the fridge and freezer

Fridges can get pretty gross pretty quickly, so make sure you’re giving yours an extra scrub before you leave. Remove all the fridge trays, racks and shelves and wash them in hot soapy water. Whilst they dry, use a cloth and disinfectant spray to clean the inside of the fridge, ensuring you get in all the seals, handles and cracks. Switch it off when you leave and leave the doors open to stop it from getting mouldy as it sits vacant.

Be sure to repeat this process in your freezer, too. Remember: some landlords might expect you to defrost it, which can take several hours. So, make sure you don’t leave that until the last minute!

Check your doors, walls and windows

Grubby windows can be an annoyance for property owners. So, if you have the time and can reach them safely, give them a clean inside and out. If they’re really dirty, consider hiring a professional window cleaner to help with this tricky part of end of tenancy cleaning.

You must also check your skirting boards and walls for unsightly scuff marks and try washing them off if you find any (being careful not to wipe off any paint). Can’t get rid of them? You’ll probably need to spot-paint small marks or repaint any walls that have a lot of damage to avoid facing deposit deductions.

Tidy up your outside space

Is your patio full of weeds? Could your garden do with a mow? Are your drains full of leaves and dirt?

It’s worth giving these areas a quick spruce up to ensure the space is left in the same condition you found it in. No one’s expecting complete landscaping, but if it’s all looking a bit overgrown and messy out there, you’ll probably need to show your outside areas some TLC.

Call in the experts for end of tenancy cleaning

If you’re really feeling the pressure to leave your property spotless, why not speak to our house cleaners in Alton about end of tenancy cleaning?

We offer our professional domestic cleaning services in Alton, Four Marks, Bentley, Bentworth, Medstead, East Tistead, Privett, Selborne, Lower Farringdon, Chawton, Holybourne, Upper Froyle, Lower Froyle, Beech, Lasham, Binsted, Newton Valence, Privett, Oakhanger, and Kingsley. We also consider clients who require cleaners living within 20 miles of our offices in Alton.

Get in touch to get a quote for local house cleaning services today!

Contact our Alton office on 01420 382 838 to find out more.