Many tenants dread the moment, their renting period ends, and they need to move out. In order to get your deposit back from your landlord, the place must be properly cleaned. In this situation, many choose to hire the services of a cleaning company. However, there are those, who think they can take care of the situation without external help. For those confident tenants, we have composed a list of things that are a must when it comes to the end of tenancy cleaning.

Move Out

Incredible but a fact the good end of tenancy cleaning can be performed only if you are not currently living in the property. This way you won't make a mess like dropping a jar of tomato sauce on the floor just after you have washed everything. If you are moving to a different town, now is the time to consider booking a cleaning company just this once, as most agencies can tidy up the place with no supervision. However, if you are not comfortable depending on others, pack as many of your belonging as you can and be extra careful for these last few days in the old place.

The Secret of the Good End of Tenancy Cleaning

As most Oxford cleaning professionals will tell you the first room every landlord inspects is the kitchen. If it is not spotless, you are in big trouble. Here is what you need to take care of:

• Wash the oven, and all of its parts, don’t forget the trays and grills.

• Clean the microwave from the inside and out.

• Remove all of the food from your fridge, defrost it and wash it from both sides.

• Try not to move the kitchen appliances much as you can accidentally damage your dishwasher or laundry machine. Just make sure to tidy really well around them.

• Speaking of the dishwasher, it needs some attention too.

• After you are done with all of these, start with your cupboards. Remove everything from them and wash them thoroughly.

• Don't forget to wash your kitchen sink and clean the taps and drains.

• Last but not least wipe all of the worktops.

How to Clean the Living Room Up to Your Landlord’s Standards

You don’t have to do much here, and it will take less time than the kitchen cleansing:

• Dust the shelves and bookcases starting from top to bottom.

• Wipe clean the TV.

• Vacuum the upholstery and fluff the pillows.

• If your curtains can be laundered now is the time to do it.

• Dust and wipe the coffee table and every other piece of furniture you have.

• Remember to remove the cobwebs from the corners and the ceiling.

Spend Some Time in the Bedroom

Assuming you have already packed most of your stuff, you really don't have a lot to do here:

• Clean your wardrobes from the inside and out.

• Professional cleaners advice to also wipe the top of your heavy furniture as there is where the most dust lingers.

• Wipe the bedside tables and bed frame.

• Hoover your mattress.

• Again remove the cobwebs if there are any.

How to Wash Your Toilet Like a Professional Oxford Cleaner

Washing your bathroom is one of the least favourite cleaning chores, but unfortunately, it needs to be done:

• Cleanse the tiles and wipe them dry with a squeegee.

• Wash your mirrors and glass shower doors with a window cleaner and a paper towel.

• Polish all chrome surfaces.

• Pour some toilet bowl cleaner in the toilet and let it sit for 20 minutes. After that flush the water and scrub the bowl using the toilet brush.

• Wipe clean the cupboards and bathtub.

• Remember to clean the sink, taps and drains similar to what you did in the kitchen.

Some Professional Cleaning Advice

We have gathered some expert opinions from different Oxford companies about how to execute the perfect end of tenancy house cleaning. This is what they have told us:

• After you are done with all of the chores listed above it is time to wash your windows. Do not use any inked paper during this procedure. You can, however, rely on the almost magical cleansing powers of vinegar to remove all stains and smudges.

• Time to clean the entryway and wipe all light switches and door knobs. You have to clean all of the doors as well.

• You will notice we haven't said anything about hoovering the place. This is because vacuuming and mopping are always left for the last possible moment. You will go around your home and carry the dirt in every room that is why it is pointless to constantly clean. When you are done with everything and the time for the inspection is almost here, hover your rugs and carpets. Then mop the floors using the proper cleaning detergents.

Now you are ready for your landlord's inspection!