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Move-Out Cleaning Guide: Get Your Full Deposit Back
A move-out cleaning guide to help tenants get their full deposit back — what landlords inspect, a handover checklist, and when to book a professional clean.
When you move out, your deposit often hinges on how clean you leave the property. Landlords and agents inspect closely — this guide shows exactly what they look for.
Move-Out Cleaning Guide: what you need to know
Agents check kitchens, bathrooms, inside cupboards, appliances, walls, skirtings and floors. Anything left dirty can be deducted from your deposit, so a thorough handover clean protects your money.
A professional move-out clean is usually cheaper than the deductions you would face for a failed inspection — and it saves you days of stressful scrubbing during an already busy move.
Top tips
- Clean inside all cupboards, drawers and the oven
- Descale bathrooms and remove any mould or limescale
- Wipe walls, skirtings, doors and light switches
- Shampoo carpets or mop all hard floors
- Book the clean for after your furniture is removed
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Frequently asked questions
Will a move-out clean help me get my deposit back?
A thorough handover clean gives you the best chance of passing inspection and recovering your full deposit. We clean to an agent-ready standard.
Should I book before or after moving furniture out?
After. An empty property lets us reach every surface, cupboard and floor for a complete handover clean.
Do you clean carpets during a move-out?
Yes, carpet cleaning can be added. Deep-extraction carpet cleaning lifts stains and odours that inspectors notice.
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