How we do it
A handover clean planned from keys, inventory and condition.
End-of-tenancy work begins with the handover circumstances, not the mop. We confirm the property size, number of bathrooms, whether it will be empty, the key arrangements and the time of the inventory check. If the agent or landlord has supplied a cleaning schedule, we review it before the date. Photographs are particularly useful once furniture has moved, because they reveal cupboard interiors, appliance condition and areas that were previously hidden. Optional carpet, upholstery or external-window work is priced separately rather than assumed.
The clean follows a fixed property route so that completed rooms are not walked through repeatedly. Storage is opened and addressed only where included. Kitchens usually require the most sequencing: removable shelves and trays are handled carefully, appliance interiors are cleaned if booked, and degreasing is allowed time to work before final wiping. Bathrooms are treated for ordinary soap and mineral deposits within safe limits. Bedrooms and living spaces are worked from upper dust to skirting, sockets, reachable joinery and suitable floor cleaning.
An empty property makes access easier, but it also exposes wear. Carpet shading, sun fading, chipped paint, failed sealant and damaged fittings remain visible after cleaning. We distinguish these issues from removable dirt and record them honestly. Belongings, building waste and unwanted furniture must be removed by the relevant party; disposal is not quietly folded into a cleaning quote. Electricity, hot water and working lights should remain available so the team can work safely and inspect the result.
Before the keys move on, the cleaner checks the agreed scope room by room. Mirrors and glass are viewed for streaks, cupboards are left open briefly where drying is needed, and floors are checked from the doorway. We do not promise a deposit decision because that belongs to the landlord or agent and can include maintenance matters beyond cleaning. What we do provide is a clearly scoped handover clean, a realistic record of limitations and a property ready for the next formal step.