Moving out of a rental in Carlisle? Your letting agent will inspect the property before releasing your deposit. If the cleaning isn't up to scratch, they'll deduct from your deposit — or worse, charge you for a professional clean at inflated prices.
Here's exactly what needs cleaning, room by room. Tick everything off this list and you'll pass any inspection. Or, save yourself the hassle and let us do it for you.
🍳 Kitchen
- Oven cleaned inside and out — racks, door glass, and grease tray
- Hob cleaned — remove and clean all burner caps and grates
- Extractor fan and filter cleaned
- Fridge and freezer emptied, defrosted, cleaned inside and out
- Microwave cleaned inside and out
- Dishwasher cleaned — filter, door seal, and interior
- Washing machine cleaned — drawer, door seal, and drum
- All worktops and splashbacks cleaned
- Sink and taps descaled and polished
- Cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out
- Tiles and grout cleaned
- Bin cleaned and fresh bag placed
- Floor mopped, edges and corners included
🚿 Bathroom(s)
- Toilet cleaned inside and out — under the rim and behind the base
- Bath cleaned and descaled — taps, plug hole, overflow
- Shower cleaned — screen/curtain, tiles, grout, shower head
- Sink and taps descaled and polished
- Mirror cleaned streak-free
- Towel rail and radiator wiped
- Tiles and grout scrubbed
- Extractor fan cover cleaned
- Cabinet(s) cleaned inside and out
- Floor mopped including behind the toilet
🛋️ Living Areas & Bedrooms
- All surfaces dusted — shelves, windowsills, mantlepiece
- Light fittings and lampshades dusted
- Light switches and plug sockets wiped
- Skirting boards wiped along all walls
- Door frames, doors, and handles cleaned
- Interior windows cleaned — glass, frames, and sills
- Window tracks cleaned out
- Curtain rails and blind slats dusted
- Radiators wiped down
- Carpet hoovered thoroughly — edges and corners
- Hard floors mopped
- Cobwebs removed from corners and ceilings
- Built-in wardrobes cleaned inside
🚪 Hallway, Stairs & Entrance
- Front door cleaned inside and out
- Shoe cupboard / coat area cleaned
- Stairs hoovered and banister wiped
- Light switches, sockets, and door handles cleaned
- Skirting boards and door frames wiped
- Floor hoovered/mopped
- Meter cupboard wiped if accessible
🌿 Outside (if applicable)
- Patio/decking swept
- Bins cleaned out
- Shed/garage swept if included in tenancy
- Garden rubbish removed
Pro tip from the GaffServices team
Take photos of everything beforeyou hand back the keys. If there's ever a dispute about the cleaning, timestamped photos are your best evidence. Also check your inventory report from move-in — agents can only charge you for cleaning that goes beyond "fair wear and tear."
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