🍳 Kitchen
Before you leave, make sure:
✅ The cooker, hob and oven are clean, including any shelves, trays or grill pans provided.
✅ The fridge and freezer are completely empty, clean and defrosted.
✅ The fridge/freezer has been switched off (if advised by your landlord or agent) and the door left slightly open to prevent mould.
✅ All worktops, splashbacks, sinks and kitchen surfaces have been wiped clean.
✅ Kitchen floors have been swept and mopped where necessary.
✅ All cupboards and drawers are empty and wiped out.
✅ Rubbish and recycling have been removed and bins emptied.
🛋️ Lounge, Hallways & Outdoor Areas
Before you leave, make sure:
✅ All communal areas have been vacuumed or cleaned.
✅ Any stains, spillages or marks have been cleaned where possible.
✅ All personal belongings have been removed.
✅ All rubbish has been disposed of properly.
✅ Cellars, lofts, storage areas and cupboards are empty.
✅ No rubbish, furniture or unwanted items have been left in the garden, yard or outdoor areas.
🛏️ Bedrooms
Before you leave, make sure:
✅ Carpets and floors have been vacuumed, including under beds and behind furniture.
✅ All personal possessions have been removed.
✅ Posters, blu tack, command strips and tape have been carefully removed.
✅ All rubbish has been cleared away.
✅ Any furniture originally provided in the room has been returned to its original location.
✅ Wardrobes, drawers and desks have been emptied and wiped clean.
✅ Windowsills, skirting boards and painted surfaces have been dusted or wiped down.
✅ Curtains and blinds are clean and hanging correctly.
✅ Furniture is clean and free from dust.
🚿 Bathroom
Before you leave, make sure:
✅ The toilet has been cleaned and descaled where necessary.
✅ The sink, bath and shower have been thoroughly cleaned.
✅ Mirrors and glass surfaces are clean and streak-free.
✅ Bathroom floors have been cleaned.
✅ All toiletries and personal items have been removed.
✅ Bathroom cupboards and shelves have been emptied and wiped clean.
✅ Bins have been emptied and rubbish removed.
📸 Final Checks Before You Leave
✅ Take photos of every room once cleaning is complete.
✅ Check your inventory and ensure all landlord-provided items are present.
✅ Note and report any accidental damage as soon as possible.
✅ Return all keys as instructed.
✅ Keep copies of any emails, receipts or cleaning invoices.