End of Tenancy Cleaning - Worth the cost?

As a Carlisle cleaning company we get alot of enquiries for end of tenancy cleaning. There are a number of factors in deciding whether to phone in a professional service.

Firstly - Deposit: You will want to minimise deduction to your deposit/security bond. Cleaning is the biggest reason for deductions so to ensure you leave the property as you found it, its best to phone in a professional company

Secondly - Time: Moving house is incredibly stressful and time consuming. All the packing, organising, labelling, loading and the the same when you reach your new home can take its toll on even the most organised of families. By hiring a professional company it takes the stress of cleaning out of the equation, leaving you more time to spend with your family and enjoying your new home.

Thirdly - Standards: Now I dont doubt for a second that you are lacking in cleaning standards but its s fact - we dont see our own dirt… Will you clean the washing machine drum and seal? Powder drawer? Sides of the dishwasher or switches throughout? Will you have to correct products to deal with mould, limescale and built up oven grease? Cleaning is a tough job and its even tougher without the correct products and knowledge to ensure the property is gleaming for the new tenants.

Checklists are vitally important to ensure you dont miss anything if you are planning on doing the cleaning yourself. I would recommend you do one room at a time and some brief areas to consider are:

Doors/Frame and handles, switches and sockets, windows and frames, floors, light fittings, bathroom tiles including grout, bathroom suite including shower head, radiators throughout, kitchen cupboards inside and out, appliances including seals and drawers, oven and extractor hood, front door along with skirting boards and walls.

You should always take pictures for your records and ideally have a walk round with the agent to check over the condition of the property and rectify any issues. If you have pets then check your agreement as you may have to get the carpets professionally cleaned and fumigated. Ensuring the property is clean and tidy for the incoming tenant is the main aim of the agent and providing there is no damage or cleaning issues, your deposit should be returned relatively quickly.

As a cumbrian end of tenancy specialist we guarantee to ensure all of work carried out will get you your deposit returned. We will return and rectify any problems and we will liaise with your landlord or agent to minimise any problems.

We can also provide carpet cleaning and gardening in the end of tenancy package so you only have 1 contractor to deal with, taking the stress out of finding different companies and trying to book appointments that dont overlap.

As a carlisle cleaning company we are proud of our work and reputation built up over many years but if you want to take the challenge of cleaning your own property and need some advice or tips then visit our social media pages.

To summarise - End of Tenancy in Carlisle will cost you between £120 - £350 depending on property size, location and services required BUT if you factor in the work involved, time involved, specialist equipment and knowledge then it is definately worth paying the professionals to do it. Your time is precious - use it wisely.

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