Tips and Tricks for Stress-Free Move Out Cleaning

Posted on 05/05/2023

Best Move Out Cleaning Tips You Must Know

When a tenancy, lease or rental period comes to an end, people who decide to move on to new premises find themselves with the unenviable task of move out cleaning to perform in order to receive their damage deposit back. Landlords will withhold your bond payment if the property is left in a mess. It makes financial sense to consider hiring a house maintenance expert to take care of this situation for you while you get on with the business of moving to your new residence.

1.    One simple thing that you need to do as part of the end of tenancy cleaning procedure is to remove any nails or staples that you have used to hang pictures. When all the walls are empty of your art, posters and photos, use a ‘magic eraser’ kind of cleaner to get rid of all scuff marks. This applies to doors and ceilings as well.


2.    Make sure that the kitchen is spick and span. Start your kitchen cleaning with a sink full of warm water and washing-up liquid, ready to clean items such as the shelves from the refrigerator and oven. You can also use a bowl of this solution to sponge down the interior of the fridge, not forgetting the egg tray and salad crisper.


3.    Oven cleaning can entail the use of cans of powerful foam. Use newspaper to protect the floor in front and underneath the oven whilst the chemicals do their work. Always follow the instructions on the can with regards to safety precautions as these products can be toxic. Wear appropriate gloves and safety goggles and ventilate the kitchen in every possible way. The foam might need to stay on greasy oven surfaces for up to 24 hours. Make sure the oven is not turned on while the foam is inside! When the foam has done its job, wipe it off with paper towels or a sponge, then rinse the oven with fresh water. Don’t forget to clean the ventilation hood above the oven too.


4.    Use a multi-purpose disinfectant spray that is safe for your kitchen cabinets and worktops. Look over all light fittings, remove any dead bugs, then wipe them down. Interior and exterior surfaces of the microwave, dishwasher and other appliances should also be wiped clean. You can now drain the sink and attend to the bowl and taps – a toothbrush is perfect for reaching difficult areas. Pull out the stove and other appliances to mop and sweep the floor underneath them.


5.    Vacuum the carpets in every room and use a suitable carpet cleaner to remove any stains. Mop and sweep any hard floors. Wooden floors will come up shiny if you use oil soap. Shine all windows and wash the blinds. A clean paint brush will get between the slats. Light-fittings and any ceiling fans also need to be wiped.


6.    When you are satisfied with your end of lease cleaning, take photographs to ensure that you can prove that you left the property in a state of cleanliness as required by your contract.


Professional move out cleaning contractors are available too and those can suit most budgets. This can be the ideal way to avoid the more unpleasant aspects of getting a home spick and span and getting your deposit back at the end of your lease. Using cleaning agencies allows more time for more pleasant family activities and your move; the benefits can easily outweigh the costs.