Inspection-ready, checklist-based cleaning
Checkout checklist (what agents usually look for)
A checkout-focused checklist of common “fail points” so you can prioritise what matters most before inspections.
48-hour re-clean guarantee (terms apply)
London + nearby counties • Manchester • Liverpool
Last updated: 10 Feb 2026
Kitchens (common fail points)
- Grease build-up around hob and splashback
- Oven condition (often required as an add-on)
- Inside cupboards and drawers (especially under sink)
- Sink/taps and limescale around fixtures
Bathrooms (common fail points)
- Limescale on shower screens and taps
- Grout build-up and corners
- Toilet base and behind toilet area
- Mirrors and chrome finish (water marks)
Whole property
- Skirting boards and visible dust lines
- Marks on doors/frames and light switches
- Floors and edges/corners
- Inside windows and sills (scope/access dependent)
If you’re tight on time
If you only have a few hours, prioritise bathrooms, kitchen and the most visible surfaces. Then document everything with photos.
Not legal advice. This is general guidance to help you prepare for checkout. Refer to your tenancy agreement and official deposit scheme processes.
Useful next
If you’re close to checkout day, use the checklist and the price calculator to plan quickly.
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How to dispute a cleaning deduction
Yes, you can dispute a cleaning deduction. Raise it with your deposit scheme’s free adjudication service: an impartial adjudicator reviews the evidence, and the landlord must prove the charge against your check-in inventory.
What happens if your property fails the check-out inspection?
A flag on the check-out report is not an automatic deduction. You can often put it right first, and our clean is backed by a 48-hour re-clean guarantee (terms apply).