End-of-tenancy cleaning is a planned clean for a property handover. It is usually more detailed than an ordinary maintenance visit because cupboards, appliances and overlooked edges may need attention. The important question is not whether a service sounds “deep”, but exactly which areas your written quote covers.
A practical room-by-room scope
In living rooms and bedrooms, the agreed checklist can cover accessible surfaces, doors, skirting boards, mirrors and floors. Tell us whether the property is empty or furnished. Cleaning around packed boxes is different from inspecting a clear, vacant room.
In bathrooms, the work normally focuses on toilets, basins, baths, showers, taps, screens and accessible tiled surfaces. Existing sealant damage, permanent staining or maintenance problems should be identified rather than described as removable dirt.
In the kitchen, confirm worktops, sink, hob, splashback and cupboard surfaces. If you need cupboard interiors, oven or fridge interiors, list each one. We agree appliance cleaning in the quote rather than assuming every appliance is automatically included.
What needs separate confirmation?
- Oven, fridge, freezer and cupboard interiors.
- Internal windows and the safe height or access required.
- Balconies, terraces, storage rooms or additional bathrooms.
- Specialist carpet extraction and upholstery cleaning.
- External windows, rubbish removal and any work needing specialist equipment.
Do not assume that steam cleaning, repairs, mould remediation or pest treatment are included. A cleaning visit cannot reverse wear, damaged finishes or failed sealant.
How to prepare the property
Remove belongings and food, empty cupboards if their interiors are booked and provide working water and electricity. Arrange safe access and keys. If freezer cleaning is agreed, ask about defrosting beforehand and protect the floor from meltwater. Supply the inventory or agent checklist early so the quote can address the relevant areas.
How long will it take?
Time depends on condition, rooms, bathrooms, appliances and the number of cleaner-hours booked. A larger team may reduce elapsed time, but staffing should be agreed rather than inferred from a generic bedroom count. Send recent photographs to help plan the work accurately.
Does it guarantee the deposit back?
No cleaning company can decide a deposit outcome. That depends on matters beyond cleaning, including the tenancy evidence and any damage. Keep your agreed cleaning scope and handover records, and raise any cleaning concern promptly so it can be assessed.
We cover approximately five miles around Blythswood Street in Glasgow and three miles around Canonmills in Edinburgh, subject to postcode confirmation. See our end-of-tenancy service or compare it with deep cleaning.