Restoring your rental to its original state is one of the most important aspects of moving. Moving is a painful and stressful process in general. You’ve got to search for your new place, pack, repair, and retain a truck or moving service. And then you’ve got to bribe(or trick) your besties into lending a hand. And finally, there is what brings us here today, the dreaded end of the tenancy cleaning job.
This task comes with a lot of pressure. After all, your hard-earned deposit hangs in the balance. It’s likely that your landlord already spent your deposit on a Paul Scholes signed jersey or some other frivolous thing, and they won’t be digging into their bank account to give back ‘their’ deposit so easily.
And that’s why everyone should have a clear idea of what needs to be done and how to do it. Consequently, this article discusses some of the most important considerations to consider when preparing your end of tenancy arrangements.
End Of Tenancy Cleaning And Daily Cleaning Are Not The Same
End of tenancy cleaning has many additional tasks that must be accomplished. Make sure you have a good idea of exactly what needs to be done. Have a look at the list below to find out a few things you might be forgetting. Your landlord surely won’t overlook them.
- Thorough cleaning of the oven. This includes degreasing, removing catch trays, and scrubbing them with steel wool
- Dusting and wiping down all surfaces, especially on top of door frames, cabinets, and ceiling fans
- Thorough cleaning of all white or brushed steel surfaces
- Descaling fixtures, cleaning tile grout, and cleaning filthy crevices around the toilet base
- Steam cleaning carpets and furniture
This list is far from comprehensive. If you’ve moved before, you know that you must do all of this and more as the last task before turning in your keys. If it seems like too much, you can always consider looking into employing quality end of tenancy cleaning services. Plus, using a professional service pulls the rug out from under your landlord’s attempts to confiscate that much-needed deposit.
Cleaning An Empty House Allows You To Clean Like Never Before
If you’re confident in your skills, you’ll need to think to prepare for a few things. First, you need to make sure you have all the basic cleaning supplies. Next, it’s best to move everything out of the house before starting.
Cleaning an empty house is a lot easier and more effective than cleaning a house full of furniture and clutter. Dressers and wardrobes can’t often be moved because they are weighted down with clothes. Furniture, clutter, and miscellaneous objects need to be moved and then moved again after cleaning.
This wastes a lot of time and energy. All for a sub-par cleaning job. Moving is already hard enough. Planning well and cleaning after everything has been removed is the way to go.
Professional Cleaners Have Specialized Tools And Skills
Not many people love to clean. However, almost everyone has a lot of experience cleaning. Yet, that’s not the same as being a trained, professional cleaner. They have all the skills, equipment, and experience necessary to do the highest quality of work available.
Professionals have special skills and tricks of the trade that improve their outcomes. Not only that, they have special tools. This doesn’t only include gloves and a spray bottle. Depending on the job, this may mean a steamer, doodle-bug, abrasive pads, and special cleaning agents available only to professionals.
Don’t Forget To Protect Yourself
Whether you decide to go it alone, enlist friends, or hire a cleaning service, you need to watch out for a few things.
When cleaning alone or with friends, be sure to use all equipment (such as a ladder) safely and how it was intended to be used. Be wary of cleaning agents. It’s a good idea to wear gloves, don’t touch your eyes, and have an eye watch kit handy.
If you use a cleaning service, be sure to consider a few things
- Get a quote and look out for added expenses
- Make sure you know what their service includes and if it meets the standard you need
- And check their reliability by asking friends or checking for online reviews
- Ask about a guarantee
The major consideration of the end of tenancy cleaning is the return of your security deposit. If you do hire a professional cleaner, you will meet the standard necessary to receive your full deposit. And if your landlord is still making excuses, it may be time to get serious. Have a look at your rights and responsibilities as a tenant to make sure you have the advantage. And good luck with your upcoming move!
