End of Tenancy Cleaning Tips

These end of tenancy cleaning tips are handy for helping you to deep clean your home and receive a good reference from your current landlord. MMCS Commercial Cleaning has over 18 years of experience in cleaning properties across the north east, including end of tenancy cleaning and one-off deep cleans.

End of tenancy cleaning can be hard work, but our friendly staff come prepared with eco-friendly cleaning materials and years of expertise to help you make your home sparkle before you move out.

Contact us here to book your end of tenancy cleaning today.

Top Down

First, tackle the dust from ceilings and walls by using a feather duster. Then, move onto the dusting of furniture and walls using a soft, microfibre cloth. This will let the dust settle onto the floor and save you from vacuuming twice.

We recommend moving all of your belongings out of the property prior to starting the deep clean as this will allow for furniture to be easily moved out of the way, and for hard-to-reach areas to be tackled.

Kitchen

Remove all food items from the fridge and take out the drawers. Wash with warm, soapy water before rinsing and drying. Wipe down fridge rubber seals with a wet cloth and unplug the fridge. Leave the fridge and freezer door open to reduce the risk of mould growth.

Ovens are often the first thing to be checked by tenants. Make sure that yours has been fully deep cleaned by placing a sauce pan with boiling water and lemons inside and leaving in a hot oven for an hour. Then, tackle tougher stains using baking soda and vinegar. This will leave your oven clean and smelling fresh without the need for harsh chemicals

Wipe down all appliances (including underneath them) and remove any finger marks by using a dry microfiber cloth (for stainless steel).

Living Room

Remove all furniture from your living room and tackle the floors with a vacuum first. If you have wooden floors, use a damp mop (with a little white vinegar in the water) and gently clean the floor. Leave windows open to allow it to air dry quickly.

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from any soft furnishings. Then, use a slightly damp cloth to dust remaining furniture such as paintings, shelves and tables.

Bathroom

Make sure that all drains are fully functioning and draining well. If not, read out handy tips for unblocking your drains (without harsh chemicals) here.

Break down any limescale on taps with a lemon and a little salt. Descale the shower head by placing a little white vinegar onto a plastic bag (without holes) and tightly wrapping it around the shower head.

Leave for a few hours to fully remove signs of limescale and run the shower with cold water to flush any vinegar residue away.

If you have plastic shower curtains, give them an easy clean by placing them in the washing machine. Rehang them to dry.

Top Tip: Don’t forget about your front door! Give your front door and doorstep a wipe using an old towel to give a great first impression to your landlord.

Not sure where to start with your end of tenancy cleaning? MMCS Commercial has got you covered. If you’re based in the North East of England then get in touch here for a reliable quote for end of tenancy cleaning.

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