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End of Tenancy Cleaning - How to get it right?
When it comes to moving out of a rented property, one of the most crucial tasks is ensuring the property is thoroughly cleaned to avoid any potential deductions from your security deposit. End of tenancy cleaning is a specialized service designed to help you achieve this goal. In this article, we will explore the importance of end of tenancy cleaning, what it entails, and how to choose the right company for the job.
Why is End of Tenancy Cleaning Important?
End of tenancy cleaning is crucial for several reasons:
Security Deposit: A clean property is essential to ensure you get your security deposit back. Landlords and property managers often deduct cleaning costs from the deposit if the property is not left in a satisfactory condition.
Property Condition: A thorough cleaning ensures the property is returned in the same condition as when you moved in. This helps maintain a positive relationship with your landlord and prevents any disputes.
Time-Saving: End of tenancy cleaning can save you a significant amount of time and effort. Crown cleaners have the necessary expertise and equipment to complete the task efficiently.
What Does End of Tenancy Cleaning Entail?
End of tenancy cleaning typically includes the following tasks:
Kitchen: Cleaning the oven, hob, extractor fan, and all appliances, as well as the sink, taps, and floors.
Bathrooms: Cleaning the shower, bath, toilet, and sink, including the mirrors and floors.
Bedrooms: Dusting and vacuuming furniture, carpets, and floors, as well as cleaning any mirrors and windows.
Living Areas: Dusting and vacuuming furniture, carpets, and floors, as well as cleaning any mirrors and windows.
General Cleaning: Cleaning all surfaces, including walls, doors, and skirting boards.
How to Choose the Right End of Tenancy Cleaning Company
When selecting an end of tenancy cleaning company, consider the following factors:
Guarantee: Ensure the company provides a guarantee for their service. Reputable companies offer a financial compensation or second cleaning of the property if the client finds the result insufficient.
Detailed Cleaning Checklist: Look for a detailed cleaning checklist provided by the company. This should include all areas and items in the property that need to be cleaned.
Pricing Criteria: Check if the company's pricing is based on the contents or size of the property, not just the time taken.
Insurance: Always choose an insured end of tenancy cleaning company. Reputable businesses hire vetted and insured cleaners to protect your property and their reputation.
Local and Reviews: Opt for a locally based company with good reviews. This ensures they have experience with local properties and can provide a tailored service.
Tips for a Successful End of Tenancy Cleaning
Plan Ahead: Book your end of tenancy cleaning service well in advance to ensure availability.
Communicate: Clearly communicate your cleaning requirements with the company, including any specific areas or items that need extra attention.
Check the Contract: Ensure you understand the terms and conditions of the cleaning contract, including any additional services or fees.
Conclusion
End of tenancy cleaning is a vital step in ensuring you get your security deposit back and maintaining a positive relationship with your landlord. By understanding what end of tenancy cleaning entails and choosing the right company for the job, you can rest assured that your property will be thoroughly cleaned and returned in the same condition as when you moved in.
Elise Crombez by Helmut Newton
wanted to share this v important pair of videos from this woman on ig that i absolutely adore, nottheworstcleaner/brogan! she does free deep cleans for people in really unfortunate situations after starting as a psychologist studying the connection between mental health and cleaning.
the first video here talks about the negative effects of cleaning being used as a punishment for children, and the second talks about how to start overcoming that as an adult. personally, it was really revelatory and validating to watch these videos, and they helped me understand another level of why i find it so hard to clean. like i said, i love this account, brogan is so non-judgmental and positive, and really dedicated to truly helping people (i know she’s on tiktok too but i don’t know her @)
anyway, i hope this information can be helpful to other people as well! remember that there’s no shame in finding it difficult to keep your space clean. if you have trouble, that means there’s something there that hasn’t been addressed and needs help, and that - not getting the support you need - is not your fault no matter what! healing is possible, always.
side note: i don’t have the spoons rn to transcribe these videos, if anyone does i would be so grateful 🙏
some spring deep cleaning ideas for your apartment 🤍
today i’m focusing on deep cleaning my apartment because i completely forgot spring started on monday lol. my advice: always give your space a good deep clean at least 2-4x a month (or more, who cares) and always deep clean every season.
clean blinds
clean windows
sweep balconies
clean mirrors
organize under the sink (kitchen + bathroom)
clean inside drawers
move furniture and sweep/vacuum/mop underneath
strip wash your pillows
repaint over scratched walls + patch up holes
organize closet
mop inside the closet
laundry + fold and put away
change ac filter
change water filter (refrigerator)
pest control (i have it included in my rent but because i live in a semi-tropical environment, i do have crawlies come in sometimes so i buy my own pest control and make sure i place it inside and outside)
deep clean litter box
disinfect doorknobs and handles
clean makeup brushes
clean garbage cans and trash cans
wash bedding
dust ceiling fans
clean base of plant pots
wash/clean your sneakers
put your backpack in the laundry
throw away expired food
organize important papers
get rid of wasp nests outside
dishes
oven cleaning
clean garbage disposal
new air fresheners
fresh air from keeping windows open (turn cleaning fans on so the air can circulate)
wipe off computer, phone, tablet, and tv screens
scrub toilets and bathtubs/showers
put things back where they belong
spray and wipe off washer and dryer
sweep floors, then vacuum (i have hardwood all over my apartment and i still vacuum because it’s easier), then i mop (pine sol is amazing— i love the scent).
put in maintenance requests if needed
clean dryer vents
wash sofa cushions and pillow cases (even on throw pillows)
wash mildew off shower liner
get hair unclogged from drain
clean out your car
refill anything like pens, water bottles, etc.
steam clean carpets
have a professional come and clean rugs
clean welcome mat
replace lightbulbs if needed
toss, donate, and keep clothes in your closet and dressers
happy spring
CLEANING YOUR ROOM CHECKLIST ˒ ⊹ ݁ ִ
@𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐄
desk
⬚ remove clutter from the surface (surface space isn’t storage🙅♀️)
⬚ wipe down desk surface
⬚ put things that don’t belong on your desk back in their homes
⬚ reorganize/redecorate surface space
⬚ remove any and all trash from desk drawers
⬚ assign each desk drawer with a purpose if your desk has multiple drawers (one drawer for school supplies, one for stationery, etc)
⬚ reorganize drawers
closet
⬚ pick up anything off your closet floor
⬚ decide what to keep and what to get rid of
⬚ organize; make sure clothes are hung and folded properly, organize by color, season, clothing type, etc.
dresser
⬚ clean the surface
⬚ go through and see what clothes to keep and discard
⬚ have a designated drawer for each article of clothing
⬚ properly fold and put away clothes
⬚ reorganize/redecorate surface
bed
⬚ wash sheets, blankets, & pillow cases
⬚ re-make bed
nightstand
⬚ clear surface and clean
⬚ decorate it in an intentional way (your night stand is right next to your bed, think about what you do and don’t want near you first thing in the morning and right before you end your day)
⬚ clean out drawer(s)
other
⬚ pick things up off the floor
⬚ remove all trash
⬚ empty out your trash bin
⬚ clean your windows
⬚ reassess what you want on your walls (do you need to put up or take down any posters? do you have a pegboard you need to redecorate?)
⬚ make a list of any new decor you think you should buy
“[Housework] is undoubtedly a great blessing, too, because it keeps me sane, it forces me to live a regular life & is in general good for me although I curse it every day.”
— Ludwig Wittgenstein, “Letter to Lee Malcolm (5 June 1948)”
Displeased with the vacuum despite being the cause
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*takes your face gently in my hands and looks sincerely into your eyes* listen. your home does not need to look like a showroom. homes are meant to be lived in, and that means a certain amount of mess. it's okay if there is clutter on your desk or if you don't remember the last time you cleaned your oven. mess is morally neutral. but at the same time, you deserve to live in an environment that is safe and comfortable, and that means someone has to clean sometimes. things like mold, spoiled food, and dirty litter boxes are genuine health hazards and need to be dealt with before they make someone sick. think of cleaning less as "my home needs to be completely spotless" and more as "I am an animal and I need a habitat that is free of hazardous material." it's okay. *kisses you on the forehead and tucks you into a blanket*
(and of course it is always acceptable and even good for you to ask someone else to help you with cleaning if it's physically or mentally difficult for you. even if you're paying them to do it.)
National Clean Your Home Month, aka NaClYoHo or "Salty Pirates" month, is soon to be upon us!
Each November, I "host" NaClYoHo, where participants work to make their living spaces more comfortable and pleasant. The full manifesto is at the link, but the basic premise is that each day in November you put on a podcast, tv show, playlist, or other media, and clean or organize some aspect of your home.
It's meant to be a low-stress way to both do a yearly cleaning and also participate in an intensive project like National Novel Writing Month without having to write a novel. I'll be posting about it again before November kicks off, but I thought I'd link to the manifesto well ahead of time, so people could brace themselves. :D
This year my big goals are to figure out how to keep my floors truly clean, replace at least one rug, and clear out the storage nook where I have a bunch of stuff that needs sorting through. I am also going to try to dedicate some time to researching those "bathroom refresh" companies that basically just put a shell over your existing shower/tub/walls and see if it's feasible for my bathroom, which desperately needs it.