End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist

Moving house is always an exciting time – even when you’re just moving from one rented property to another.

But before you can fully settle into your new home, there’s one last (often dreaded) task to tackle: making sure your old property is spotless.

We get it, the idea of cleaning an entire house can feel overwhelming – and that’s where Gtech come into the picture! We’ve pulled together the ultimate end of tenancy cleaning checklist to help you tackle every room efficiently and leave your home looking its best.

Let’s get started.

Cleaning an entire property in one go can feel like an insurmountable task – but it’s that much easier when you break it down into manageable sections!

Below, we’ve split the end of tenancy checklist by room, so you can tackle each space in stages and ensure nothing gets overlooked.

While bedrooms can feel like an easy room to clean, the hidden dust, cobwebs, and grime can quickly add up.

Working from top to bottom, tick off the following tasks from our moving out checklist for your bedroom:

• Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners
• Dust and wipe down wardrobes, shelving, and cupboards (inside and out)
• Clean curtain rails and wipe both sides of curtains or blinds
• Polish mirrors, pictures, and other wall hangings
• Wipe skirting boards and dust decorative features
• Dust and clean light fittings and lampshades
• Remove marks from walls or touch up with paint
• Clean power sockets and light switches
• Vacuum and clean mattresses
• Mop hard floors and vacuum carpets
• Wash windows inside, including sills and ledges
• Move and clean behind any furniture

No matter how vigilant you are during your normal cleaning schedule, bathrooms often require extra attention due to limescale, mould, and general grime buildup.

To clean your bathroom and get it ready for your landlord’s checklist, work through the following tasks:

• Scrub and de-scale the bath and shower screen
• Clean and disinfect the toilet inside and out
• Wash and polish sinks, taps, and plugholes
• Wipe down tiles and remove any mould
• Polish mirrors and glass surfaces
• Clean cupboards and shelving inside and out
• Wipe down doors, skirting boards, and extractor fans
• Sanitise towel rails and other fixtures
• Vacuum and mop floors

Often the main focus of your landlord’s checklist, the kitchen is one of the most important areas to clean thoroughly. It might also be the most difficult, with grease and food stains building up over time.

To ensure your kitchen is sparkling, add the following tasks to your moving out checklist:

• Clean and polish worktops and sink areas
• Wash cupboard interiors, drawers, and shelving
• Discard old food and clean inside the fridge/freezer
• Scrub and degrease ovens, extractors, and hobs
• Wipe down microwaves, dishwashers, and washing machines
• Clean behind and underneath appliances
• Remove mould from tiles and wipe grout lines
• Sanitise the bin and remove all rubbish
• Clean windows, doors, and skirting boards
• Vacuum, mop, and polish floors

Your living room may not seem like a major cleaning concern. After all, it’s likely already the tidiest room in the house, as it’s the place where you spend the most time.

However, there’s still certain tasks to include in your end of tenancy cleaning checklist:

• Remove cobwebs and dust from ceilings
• Clean and polish mirrors, picture frames, and windows
• Wipe down skirting boards, door frames, and light switches
• Dust and polish all furniture and surfaces
• Vacuum and clean under sofas and cushions
• Mop or vacuum floors

Beyond room-specific cleaning tasks, there are some often-overlooked areas that need attention before you complete your moving out checklist and hand over the keys.

While you’ll have ticked off cleaning the carpets in most of the rooms in the checklists above, it’s important not to forget other areas of the house.

For example, cleaning stairs and hallways are sometimes forgotten in the mad rush to get everything sorted before moving day. And our range of cordless vacuum cleaners make your moving out checklist that much easier, with no wires to get tangles and plenty of amazing attachment to lift stubborn dirt.

You can also read our blog post on cleaning hardwood floors for those who don’t have a carpet to clean.

Even if you’ve emptied your cupboards and drawers, dust and crumbs tend to linger. Make sure to wipe down the insides and outsides, including any shelving units, so that you aren’t caught out by your landlord’s checklist.

To tackle these awkward angles and tight spaces with ease, take a look at our handheld vacuums collection. These convenient, lightweight devices turn a 20-minute task into a 2-minute breeze!

End of tenancy cleaning might seem like a big task, but with the right approach and tools, you can leave your rental property spotless and get your deposit back in full. Gtech’s range of cordless vacuum cleaners can help make the process smoother – or you can check out our blog for more top cleaning tips.