End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist
The exact inventory-standard checklist our technicians work through on every end of tenancy clean across Leeds & West Yorkshire. Free for tenants, landlords and letting agents.
Cleaning Is the #1 Cause of Deposit Deductions
Year after year, official tenancy deposit scheme data shows the same thing: cleaning causes more deposit disputes than damage, rent arrears or redecoration. A documented, inventory-standard clean is the simplest way to protect a deposit — for tenants and landlords alike.
29.37%
of all tenancy deposit claims in 2025 were about cleaning — the most common cause for the fifth year running
Source: The Deposit Protection Service (DPS), June 202654%
of deposit disputes in England & Wales involve cleaning — ahead of damage (49%) and redecoration (31%)
Source: TDS Statistical Briefing 2025£1,175
is the average tenancy deposit in England & Wales — a significant sum to protect at check-out
Source: TDS Statistical Briefing 2025The Full Checklist
We clean to the same standard that letting agents and inventory clerks use during check-out inspections. Every item below is completed — guaranteed.
Download Printable Version (PDF)Kitchen
- Hob & extractor fan degreased and polished
- Extractor filter cleaned or replaced
- All cupboards & drawers wiped inside and out
- Worktops, sink & taps descaled and sanitised
- Floor vacuumed and mopped
- Skirtings, door frames & light switches cleaned
- Windowsills and ledges wiped
Bathroom
- Toilet scrubbed, descaled and sanitised
- Sink, bath & shower cleaned and polished
- Limescale removed from taps, showerhead & tiles
- Grout cleaned and mould treated
- Mirrors polished streak-free
- Floor mopped and skirtings wiped
- Extractor fan cleaned
- Towel rails and radiator dusted
Living Room & Bedrooms
- All surfaces dusted and wiped
- Skirtings, door frames & light switches cleaned
- Window sills and ledges wiped
- Inside windows cleaned (reachable)
- Cobwebs removed from ceilings and corners
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Wardrobes and cupboards cleaned inside
- Light fittings and lampshades dusted
Carpets & Upholstery
- All carpets deep cleaned room-by-room
- Stain and spot treatment included
- High-traffic areas pre-sprayed
- Upholstery and sofas cleaned
- Odour neutralisation treatment
Finishing Touches
- Radiators dusted front and back
- Doors and handles sanitised
- Staircases and hallways cleaned
- Light fittings and switches wiped
- Keys left secure on completion
- Before/after photos provided
- Professional cleaning certificate issued
Optional Extras
- Oven cleaning (single, double or range)
- Carpet cleaning per room
- Upholstery & sofa cleaning
- Fridge / freezer deep clean
- Window cleaning (inside & out)
- Wall spot cleaning
For Letting Agents & Landlords
This checklist is free to use. Print it for check-out inspections, attach it to move-out letters, or share it with tenants so expectations are clear before the keys are handed back.
If you publish resources for landlords or tenants on your own website, you are welcome to link to this page so your clients always see the latest version.
- Free to print and share — no sign-up, no email gate
- Matches the standard inventory clerks inspect against
- Every clean includes a signed completion sheet and photos
- Certificates and invoices provided for your records
For Tenants
Your deposit is your money. Deposit schemes expect the property to be returned to the same standard of cleanliness recorded in your check-in report — fair wear and tear aside.
- Work through the checklist room by room before the inspection
- Compare against your check-in report, not an ideal standard
- Photograph every room after cleaning — dated photos win disputes
- Ovens and carpets are the two items inspectors check most closely
- If you use professionals, keep the invoice and cleaning certificate
Short on time? Our end of tenancy cleaning service covers every item on this list — and it comes with a deposit-back guarantee.
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