End of Tenancy Cleaning Guides
Most end of tenancy deposit deductions come down to the same handful of problems: limescale on taps, a dirty oven, mould in the bathroom, carpet stains, and grime behind kitchen appliances. These guides cover each one with the specific methods that actually work — not generic advice, but practical steps written for checkout inspections.
Every guide includes interactive tools, checklists, and clear guidance on when DIY is realistic versus when professional cleaning is the smarter deposit move. They're written for London tenants, with specifics on what landlords can actually deduct, how inventory clerks inspect, and how to document your cleaning for evidence.
If you're short on time, start with whatever your landlord or letting agent is most likely to flag — usually the oven and the bathroom. For a complete overview of what's expected at checkout, see our end of tenancy cleaning checklist. For pricing, see our cost guide.
How to Remove Limescale Before Moving Out
Taps, showerheads, toilet bowls, and kettle build-up — the right descaling method for every surface, plus an interactive London borough water hardness checker.
How to Deep Clean an Oven Before Handing Back the Keys
What inventory clerks actually check inside ovens, the overnight baking soda method that works, and an interactive tool to decide whether DIY or professional makes more sense for your situation.
How to Get Rid of Mould in a Rented Flat Before Moving Out
Not all mould is your problem. An interactive responsibility checker helps you work out whether it's condensation (tenant) or structural damp (landlord), plus room-by-room removal methods.
How to Remove Carpet Stains Before Moving Out
Different stains need different treatments. A filterable stain finder covering wine, coffee, pet urine, wax, ink, blood, and 10 more — with the correct method for each, plus how betterment rules limit what your landlord can charge.
How to Clean Behind Kitchen Appliances Before Checkout
What's behind your fridge, cooker, and washing machine is one of the most photographed areas at checkout. How to move appliances safely, protect your flooring, and clean the spaces inspectors always check.
Why These Five Areas?
These aren't random topics. They're the five cleaning problems that appear most frequently in checkout reports and deposit dispute evidence across London letting agencies. Inventory clerks follow standardised inspection templates, and the same areas get flagged consistently: bathroom limescale, oven residue, mould growth, carpet stains, and the spaces behind kitchen appliances that tenants forget exist until the fridge gets pulled out at inspection.
Each guide is written with checkout inspections in mind — not just "how to clean" but what standard you need to reach, what inspectors actually look for, and when the honest answer is that professional cleaning will save you more than it costs.
For the legal side — what landlords can deduct, how deposit disputes work, your rights under Section 21, and how to challenge unfair claims — see our tenant advice section.
Professional End of Tenancy Cleaning
Our end of tenancy cleaning covers ovens, bathrooms, kitchens, carpets, and everything else on the inventory checklist. 72-hour re-clean guarantee included.
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