Prepare before cleaning
Remove belongings and rubbish, confirm water and power, and separate existing damage or maintenance issues from cleaning tasks. Make a room-by-room list and identify items requiring separate repair or specialist service.
Work systematically by room
Dust from higher accessible surfaces down, clean kitchen and bathroom surfaces with compatible products, then vacuum and mop suitable floors. Confirm cupboard, appliance, window and outdoor tasks against the agreed scope rather than assuming they are included.
Use products carefully
Read each label, follow dilution and contact directions, ventilate as instructed and never mix products. Do not use lubricants, paint removers or abrasive compounds as general surface cleaners; test only as the surface maker allows.
Document handover separately
Photograph condition and completed tasks, and keep receipts or written communications. A cleaning checklist cannot determine liability, meet every lease requirement or guarantee a bond return; seek local tenancy advice if disputed.
