The benefits of end tenancy cleaning

There are many people all over the world living in rented properties. Many of them will be rented out on a six or twelve month contract basis with a tenant needing to deposit a large sum into a holding account as a financial promise to look after the property. Many of these contracts include a clause that states that at the end of tenancy the renter will have the property cleaned – end tenancy cleaning.

The landlord will expect the property to be returned in the same condition it was in when the tenants moved in, so, to secure the return of the deposit at the end of the tenancy the property must be thoroughly cleaned. Professional cleaners are ideal for this as they have the tools to thoroughly clean the property properly. It is advisable to stick to those in your local area so that the cleaners can easily allot the time needed, perhaps search online for terms such as ‘end of tenancy cleaning Fulham’ if you live in south London.

Even if it is not written into the original contract, end tenancy cleaning is always a good idea. Some tenants move out of a property without carrying out the basics, leaving the new tenants to deal with the mess. Although this may seem like an easy way out, it could cost you money from your deposit in the long run. By securing end tenancy cleaning you are ensuring (providing that nothing is damaged) that you will receive your deposit back without trouble.

Utilising professional end of tenancy cleaning services will ensure that everything is thoroughly cleaned; this includes cooker hoods and filter systems, ovens, tops and surfaces, inside the refrigerators, inside all cupboards and shelving. The cleaners will take care of the carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning as well as the cleaning of windows, frames, skirting boards, light fittings and switches and sills.

It is often an impractical decision for tenants to do end tenancy cleaning themselves, given that time is limited and it is much easier to hire a cleaning company. An average two bathroom, two bedroom property (without oven and carpet cleaning) usually takes approximately two cleaners around five hours to be cleaned. If you include the upholstery and carpet cleaning the property will usually be cleaned for about five hours by three or four cleaners.

The amount a renter puts down as a deposit varies depending on the size of the property but often the amount will be equal to around six weeks’ rent. With this in mind, using professional end tenancy cleaning services to get the property cleaned and thus secure your deposit back is a very worthwhile investment.