The Ultimate End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Checklist for London Renters

Moving out of a rented home in London? Whether you’re upgrading, relocating, or just ready for a change, there's one thing standing between you and your full deposit: a spotless, professionally cleaned property.

At True Shine Cleaners, we know exactly what landlords and letting agents look for during checkout. So we’ve created this ultimate end-of-tenancy cleaning checklist to help you leave your place shining — and stress-free.

🧼 Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most closely inspected areas. Focus on:

• ✅ Oven: Deep clean inside and out, including racks and trays

• ✅ Hob & extractor fan: Degrease thoroughly

• ✅ Fridge & freezer: Empty, defrost, and disinfect

• ✅ Cupboards & drawers: Clean inside and out (remove crumbs and grease)

• ✅ Sink & taps: Descale and polish

• ✅ Worktops: Sanitise and remove any stains or marks

• ✅ Floors: Sweep and mop (pay attention to edges and corners)

  
  

🛁 Bathroom(s)

Limescale and grime are major red flags for inspectors.

• ✅ Toilet: Disinfect inside and out

• ✅ Sink & taps: Remove limescale and shine

• ✅ Bath/shower: Scrub tiles, screen, and drains

• ✅ Mirrors: Streak-free shine

• ✅ Extractor fan: Dust and clean cover

• ✅ Floors: Mop and disinfect

  
  

🛋️ Living Room & Bedrooms

Time to make it feel like no one ever lived there.

• ✅ Dust all surfaces: Skirting boards, shelves, light fittings

• ✅ Clean walls & doors: Remove marks where possible

• ✅ Windows: Clean inside (and outside if accessible)

• ✅ Carpets: Vacuum thoroughly or arrange for deep steam cleaning

• ✅ Cupboards/wardrobes: Wipe inside and out

• ✅ Light switches & sockets: Wipe down

  
  

🧹 Throughout the Property

Don’t forget these often-missed details:

• ✅ Cobwebs: Check ceilings and corners

• ✅ Curtains & blinds: Dust or launder as needed

• ✅ Radiators & vents: Wipe down

• ✅ Bins: Empty and clean

• ✅ Hallways & stairs: Vacuum and wipe banisters

  
  

💡 Pro Tips for Renters

• 🕒 Start early: Don’t leave it until moving day

• 📸 Take photos before and after cleaning (just in case)

• 🧾 Use your inventory report as a guide

• 🧽 Hire professionals if you want guaranteed results

  
  

✨ Want a Hassle-Free Clean?

At True Shine Cleaners, we specialise in end-of-tenancy cleaning across London and Essex, including Barking Riverside, IG11, and surrounding areas.

All our cleaners are DBS checked, and we use professional-grade equipment to meet the highest standards.

🌐 Book online at www.trueshinecleaners.net

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