Inspection-ready, checklist-based cleaning
Move-out timeline (7 days / 3 days / moving day)
A simple plan that reduces stress: what to do 7 days before, 3 days before, and on the day you hand keys back.
48-hour re-clean guarantee (terms apply)
London + nearby counties • Manchester • Liverpool
7 days before
- Check your tenancy agreement and the check-in inventory
- Decide whether you need professional cleaning (and any add-ons)
- Book a slot that fits your deadline (earlier is cheaper and easier)
- Start decluttering so cleaners can access surfaces and cupboards
3 days before
- Confirm key/access plan (agent/landlord)
- Defrost the freezer (if applicable)
- Do a first pass clean and identify problem areas
- Buy any essentials (bin bags, limescale remover, cloths) if doing DIY
Moving day / checkout day
- Final wipe-downs and bin removal
- Take photos/video in good light
- Record meter readings
- Hand keys back and keep confirmation
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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