Tenancy Cleaning Rates

Studio Apartment	£ 130.00
1 Bed, 1 Bath	£ 150.00
2 Bed, 1 Bath	£ 170.00
2 Bed, 2 Bath	£ 215.00
3 Bed, 1 Bath	£ 225.00
3 Bed, 2 Bath	£ 260.00

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End Of Tenancy Cleaning Procedure

When you are moving out of a rented house or flat, you will need to get it cleaned thoroughly before you go, as a condition of the End Of Tenancy agreement. Read this carefully, because some contracts have clauses which insist on a professional clean. Others allow you to do the clean yourself, but this must be to a professional standard; if you don’t satisfy the agent or landlord inspecting the property after you leave, you will find that they will almost certainly deduct the entire cost of a professional clean from your deposit, so unless you are very confident that you can clean to a very high standard, it is better to have a professional End Of Tenancy Cleaning team in to do the job in the first place.

If you are moving from a furnished apartment or house, you will have to remove all of your personal belongings. Although a End Of Tenancy Cleaning team will have a price for the job, this is generally to cover a standard clean of a reasonably kept property. If you leave it in a really disgusting condition, you will find that some cleaners will charge considerably more. This extra can sometimes be as much as double the original fee, or in some cases, the cleaning team will refer the extra to the landlord or agent and again, this will come out of your deposit. It could also tell against you if you are looking to rent elsewhere and need a reference, so it is best if you do at least a minimum of work; clean the toilet bowl, bath, shower and basin in the bathroom and also clean sink and draining board in the kitchen.

If you have had pictures on the walls that have damaged the wallpaper or paint, it is best if you restore that room as far as possible. This is outside the remit of an End Of Tenancy Cleaning, but will be a costly deduction from your deposit. If the damage is bad, it is a good idea to tell the agent or landlord what your plans are as regards decoration. Some landlords take the opportunity of a break between tenants to redecorate anyway, so you might be able to save yourself a job. What you shouldn’t do is ignore it and hope it won’t be noticed – it will be part of the end of tenancy inventory of damage and breakages. The End Of Tenancy Cleaning will involve all paintwork that is in good repair, so you won’t need to scrub all of that down – a good team of cleaners will have the right equipment to do that in a flash.

Even if you choose to do most of the End Of Tenancy Cleaning yourself, carpets should always be done by a professional cleaning team. Although there are some excellent carpet cleaners for hire from many different outlets including supermarkets and DIY stores, the finish is not as good as a professional carpet cleaning machine in the hands of an expert. You will be expected to have at least vacuumed the carpet and have kept it in reasonable condition throughout your tenancy but accidents do happen and if you have been living in the property for some time, the carpets are bound to have seen some wear and tear. Reasonable usage is covered in a tenancy agreement, so no landlord or agent will expect you to leave the carpets in an as-new condition, but they should be clean and free from major stains and spills. A professional cleaning team will have steamers and stain removers to cope with most common stains, so this part of the clean is definitely best left to them.

Curtains, like carpets, take their fair share of punishment in any home and the cleaning of curtains which belong to the property is not always included in an End Of Tenancy Cleaning. Look carefully at your inventory which you were given when you moved in and check what the condition of the curtains was; if they were new, you will probably be expected to get them professionally cleaned. If they were older curtains, which were just left to give you some privacy when you first moved in, you could possibly get away with giving them a quick steam, but it is best to check. Don’t be tempted to wash curtains – they are seldom the right size when you try to hang them again and will almost certainly look rather limp and tired.

Something that people often overlook when they are planning what they want done by a professional End Of Tenancy Cleaning is the outside of the house. You will probably need to arrange for a window cleaner for all of the outside windows, as cleaning firms seldom are able to clean windows above ground level. Make sure that you ask the window cleaners to wipe down the frames and sills while they are cleaning the glass. Some do this as a matter of course, but it is always a good idea to check, so you have pristine windows when the end of tenancy check is done. The End Of Tenancy Cleaning cleaners will clean the outside of doors and also porch and conservatory; this will give an immediate good feel to the house when anyone is visiting for a viewing or for inventory taking, so this is something you should make sure is done.

If you have arranged for an end of tenancy clean yourself – sometimes you can ask the agent or landlord to make the arrangements for you – there is one final thing you should do before you hand over the keys and that is go back in and check. Although most firms are totally reliable, everyone is allowed a mistake now and then and it is a good idea to make sure that all toilets are flushed and sparkling and all plug holes sweetly smelling. This way you will know that the new tenants will be able to enjoy living in your home as much as you did.

How to Choose a Tenancy Cleaning Service

For landlords and tenants alike, there are few services as useful as a tenancy cleaning service. These services actually specialize in cleaning an apartment so thoroughly that it will be ready for new tenants as soon as the old ones move out. Many landlords prefer to use this type of cleaning service instead of doing the work themselves, as it saves a significant amount of labor and associated costs. Tenants, too, use tenancy cleaning services in order to make sure that their security deposit won’t be deducted for cleaning and damage repair after they’ve left the premises.

Due to the rather high demand for such services, there’s no shortage of tenancy cleaning companies in any area of the country, or even the world. All of these companies offer varying degrees of service, support, and cleaning, and they each have a unique set of cleaning agents and processes. This can make the decision process relatively difficult when choosing between competing options unless consumers are prepared with the right questions and resources to make a sound decision.

Before hiring any tenancy cleaning service, be sure to do research, ask some questions, and get better insight into a cleaning company’s professionals, processes, and cleaning agents. Here’s what to know before moving forward.

Look for Reviews of the Service’s Prior Work 

The Internet suffers from no shortage of reviews pertaining to just about anything. From restaurant reviews to recommendations of movies, Broadway musicals, and more, it can be found online. So, too, can reviews of cleaning services be found online. Consumers can easily determine whether a tenancy cleaning company is right for their needs by finding reviews on line and researching customer experiences.

Online reviews of a tenancy cleaning service’s work will include everything from their cleaning products and the friendliness of their professionals to the quality of their work and the timeliness of its completion. This is a good way to decide which services to call for a quote, and it will eliminate a great deal of confusion and mismatched priorities down the road. Look for reviews first and then, when the reputable companies have become obvious, call those companies and begin pursuing more information in person.

Ask for References Before Trusting a Tenancy Cleaning Service

Cleaning services generally work on several projects at a time, or at least several per week. That gives them a pretty long list of satisfied customers and kind references that will be of great use to landlords and tenants. Before deciding to choose any particular service, ask for the names and phone numbers of a few clients that they’ve helped in the pat. Ask for a few days to conduct research, and then call those references and inquire about their experience with the company.

During these calls, be sure to ask key questions about the type of services provided, the quality of those services, and the products used while cleaning. The goal is to match the cleaning company’s own advertising and their in-person claims with the experiences of their former customers. If things do match up, then it’s likely that the company can be trusted to completely a quality job in a timely manner, meeting the stringent requirements of landlords or those tenants who want to leave their apartment as clean as they found it upon move-in.

Inquire About Cleaning Agents and Compounds Used

Even if a cleaning company provides excellent service and a timely arrival to get the job done, their cleaning agents and compounds might still present a pretty big hurdle for discerning landlords and tenants. That’s because some companies use particularly abrasive cleaning agents that can cause allergic reactions and actually damage wood or drywall in the apartment during cleaning.

This is a pretty big oversight by cleaning companies, but it’s not really their fault. The most affordable cleaning products on the market are those that are sold in the largest quantities. Generally, synthetic and abrasive cleaning agents fit the bill. If anyone in the apartment has a problem with harsh cleaning agents or synthetic compounds, the time to find out about them is before they’ve been used to restore the apartment’s like-new shine.

If organic cleaning agents and mild compounds are preferred, make sure that this information is known by the company from the first moment they offer their services. They may be able to switch their cleaning supplies for this particular job, or they may have the name of a cleaning service that can do a reputable job within the limitations of organic cleaning products.

Determine the Cleaning Service’s Ability to Finish on Time

Tenancy cleaning is generally requested in a time-sensitive manner toward the end of a tenant’s lease, or during the time between when an old tenant moves out and new ones are sought. It is obviously in the best interest of landlords and tenants to make sure that cleaning starts promptly and is done as quickly as possible so that neither party misses out on a significant amount of money at the end of a lease. When hiring a tenancy cleaning service, this portion of the process is generally in their hands.

Before committing to any tenancy cleaning operation, be sure to inquire about their commitment to on-time arrival and completion. This information should also be requested of any references they provide, and it should be looked for within online reviews. A company that exhibits a firm commitment to early arrival and ahead-of-schedule completion is one that will best fit the needs of landlords, tenants, and the financial issues that exist when moving out of an apartment or rental home.

Ask About the Versatility of a Company’s Cleaning Services

Apartments generally feature hardwood flooring, carpet, drapes, window blinds, and bathroom finishes. All of these things need to be cleaned uniformly in order for landlords or tenants to smoothly transition between an old living situation and the next. The best tenancy cleaning services will be able to use a wide variety of cleaning agents and tools to make sure that every flooring material, wall, and window treatment, have been satisfactorily cleaned before new tenants enter the building.

Careful Research of Available Companies Will Yield the Best Results

When choosing a tenancy cleaning service, it’s always a good idea to make sure every base is covered. That includes the type of cleaning agents used, the company’s history with prior clients, and the versatility of their cleaning tools and compounds. Every service will fit a different landlord’s needs, of course, so an extensive process of research is to be expected.

With the right research and a careful eye on the finer details, the best cleaning service will be easy to find and a joy to deal with. Remember to start looking for an appropriate cleaning service early, though, so that everything in the apartment can be cleaned and prepared in time for new tenants to enter the building and begin making it their own.

This article was written by Kyle Sanders, head content director for Miracle Maids, a Texas-based maid service serving central Texas. You may visit their website at MiracleMaidsTx.com to learn more about their home cleaning services.