Start with the lease and condition report
Read the cleaning clauses and compare the property with the entry condition report. Separate ordinary cleaning from damage, maintenance, fair wear and tear and items that need an agent decision. A cleaner can work from an agreed checklist but cannot determine a disputed legal responsibility.
List rooms, appliances and extras
Record kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, floors, cupboards, oven, rangehood, carpets, windows and outdoor areas. Confirm which furniture or belongings remain and whether optional work is required. Share keys, parking, alarms, utilities, pets and any restricted access before the appointment.
Allow time for specialist work
Carpet, upholstery, oven, windows, mould-like growth, pests, repairs and hazardous materials may need separate methods or providers. Do not use mixed chemicals or hide a leak with cleaning. Earlier assessment leaves time to arrange the correct specialist and reduces rushed, unsafe work.
Use a realistic handover plan
Book from the inspection date backwards, remove belongings and rubbish, keep utilities available and retain the agreed scope and receipt. Dirt2Tidy can quote an end-of-lease clean. Where applicable, seven-day re-clean support is limited to the policy and never guarantees a bond refund or inspection outcome.
