The Complete End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist
We clean to the exact standard of the standard ARLA letting agent check-out inventory. Every item below is included in every end of tenancy clean — no extras, no hidden scope limitations.
🍳 Kitchen
- Inside oven — full degreasing, racks, glass door
- Hob, extractor fan and filter
- Inside microwave — turntable removed and washed
- Inside fridge and freezer — emptied, defrosted if needed
- All kitchen cabinets inside and out
- Worktops, sink, taps — limescale removed
- Dishwasher inside and out
- Washing machine drum and door seal
- Bin cleaned inside and out
🚿 Bathrooms
- Toilet — bowl, under rim, seat, lid, cistern, base
- Bath — full descaling, overflow, plug
- Shower — screen, door seals, tray, head
- Sink — bowl, taps, overflow, cabinet inside and out
- Tiles and grout — scrubbed, mould removed
- Mirrors — streak-free
- Extractor fan cover — removed and cleaned
- Towel rails and radiators — wiped and descaled
🏠 All Rooms
- Walls — spot cleaned for marks and scuffs
- Skirting boards — fully wiped, top and front
- Doors — frames, tops, handles, both sides
- Light switches and plug sockets — sanitised
- Light fittings — covers removed and cleaned
- Windows — internal glass, frames, sills and runners
- Windowsills — inside and out where accessible
- All surfaces and shelves — ornaments moved
🧹 Floors & Stairs
- All carpets — vacuumed thoroughly including edges
- Hard floors — swept, mopped, behind all furniture
- Skirting along stairs — wiped fully
- Bannisters and spindles — wiped clean
- Landing — vacuumed and mopped
👔 Storage
- All wardrobes inside and out — shelves, rails, drawers
- Airing cupboard — shelves wiped, floor swept
- Under-stair storage — swept and wiped
- Garden shed if required — discussed at booking
💡 Often Missed Items
- Tops of kitchen cupboards
- Behind the toilet
- Tops of door frames
- Inside the washing machine drum
- Curtain rails and blinds
- Under furniture where accessible
Note on furnishings: We clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings as standard. Steam cleaning of carpets and upholstery can be arranged — mention this when you call for your quote.
Every Room Cleaned to Handover Standard
Our end of tenancy clean follows letting agent and landlord checklists from top to bottom. We clean ovens, inside cupboards, skirting boards, windows, and every surface — leaving the property move-in ready.
Our Free 7-Day Reclean Guarantee
We are so confident in our end of tenancy clean that we back every single job with a free 7-day reclean guarantee. If your landlord or letting agent raises any cleaning concern within 7 days of the clean, we return to rectify it at absolutely no cost to you. No quibble. No charge. We want you to get your full deposit back — and we put our work where our word is.
The Areas That Cause Deposit Deductions
Cleaning is the most common cause of deposit disputes in the UK. Letting agents use detailed check-out inventories and are specifically trained to spot areas that tenants miss. Here are the most frequently flagged items in check-out reports — and exactly why our specialist end of tenancy team ensures every single one is dealt with.
⚠ Most Common Deductions
- Inside of oven not cleaned
- Limescale in shower and bath
- Grout lines not scrubbed
- Kitchen cabinets inside not cleaned
- Skirting boards dusty
- Light fittings not dusted
- Marks on walls not removed
✓ How We Handle Each One
- Full oven degreasing — inside, racks, glass
- Specialist limescale removal products
- Grout brush scrubbing on every joint
- All cabinets emptied, wiped inside and out
- Skirting boards wiped front and top
- Light covers removed and cleaned
- Walls spot-cleaned for marks and scuffs
Why Tenants and Landlords Choose Cleaning Whizz
A family-owned cleaning business with over 31 years of experience — we understand the end of tenancy process inside out.
7-Day Free Reclean
If your landlord raises any concern within 7 days, we return and fix it free of charge. Unconditional guarantee on every job.
Inventory-Led Process
We work through the standard ARLA check-out inventory item by item. Nothing is missed because we check everything is done before leaving.
DBS Checked Cleaners
Every cleaner is fully DBS checked, reference verified and insured. You can trust us with your keys on move-out day.
Same-Day Available
Moving out at short notice? We frequently accommodate same-day and next-day end of tenancy cleans. Call us any time.
Pay After, Not Before
No upfront deposit. Payment only after the clean is complete and you are satisfied. No risk, no surprises.
4.8★ on Google
472 verified Google reviews from real tenants and landlords who trusted us with their end of tenancy clean.
Book Your End of Tenancy Clean in 4 Steps
Call or Request a Quote
Call 0121 724 0990 any time or fill in the form below. We respond within the hour, 24 hours a day.
Free, Accurate Quote
We discuss your property size, move-out date and any specific requirements. You receive a transparent quote — what we say is exactly what you pay.
We Clean to Landlord Standard
Our specialist team arrives fully equipped and works through the complete check-out inventory. No time limits — we finish the job properly.
7-Day Guarantee Starts
Your 7-day free reclean guarantee begins the moment we leave. If your landlord raises any concern — we return free.
What Our Tenants & Landlords Say
“The team did fantastic work. The house looked great as I handed over the keys. I only wish the house I moved into had been cleaned by these guys!”
“Exemplary end of tenancy clean. I’ve never seen the place look as clean — even at short notice on 23rd December!”
“My landlord was impressed and I received my full deposit back. The whole experience was seamless — highly recommend.”
End of Tenancy Cleaning Across Birmingham
We have dedicated end of tenancy pages for Birmingham suburbs — each with local knowledge and a direct quote form.
Birmingham
All B1–B99 postcodes covered
Harborne
B17 — village feel, QE Hospital area
Edgbaston
B15/B16 — prestigious properties
Handsworth
B20/B21 — vibrant community
Great Barr
B42/B43/B44 — family suburb
Sutton Coldfield
B72–B76 — prestigious Royal Town
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