Moving Out in London: Standard Clean or Specialist End of Tenancy?

First things first, a clear note so no one is confused. Get Set Clean does not provide specialist end of tenancy cleaning. What we do offer is regular domestic cleaning and Airbnb style turnovers. This guide will help you decide which route you actually need, so you book the right service the first time.

TLDR

• If your agent or landlord is using a formal inventory and expects professional oven and carpet cleaning with printed proof, you need a specialist end of tenancy provider.
• If you own the property, or your tenancy agreement is relaxed, a thorough domestic clean can be enough.
• Get Set Clean offers domestic cleaning and Airbnb turnovers with photo proof on request, a two hour minimum per job, and a light oven wipe only.

What is a specialist end of tenancy clean?

Think of it as a handover clean aimed at passing an inspection. It is usually tied to a check in or check out inventory. The scope often includes:

• Full kitchen degrease, inside cupboards and appliances
• Professional oven cleaning to inventory standard
• Limescale removal on taps, showers and screens
• Interior window cleaning and frame wipe downs
• Skirting boards, sockets and light switches
• Carpet cleaning by machine where required
• Photo proof and a receipt that names the service

Specialist teams arrive with the chemicals and kit for heavy build up, work to an inventory checklist, and produce proof that suits lettings agents. If your agreement mentions any of this, save yourself time and go straight to a dedicated EoT provider.

What is a standard domestic clean?

This is a practical reset that makes a lived in space feel fresh and ready for the next chapter. It suits move outs where the agreement does not require an inventory grade finish.

A domestic clean typically includes:

• Bathrooms cleaned and sanitised
• Kitchen surfaces, appliance exteriors and sinks
• Bedrooms dusted and vacuumed
• Living areas tidied, dusted and vacuumed
• Mopping of hard floors
• Interior cobwebs and skirting wipe to a sensible level

Important for Get Set Clean clients: our minimum booking is 2 hours per job, even when two cleaners attend. We offer a light oven wipe only. If you need a full oven clean or carpet extraction, you will want a specialist.

How to decide in 3 quick questions

1) Does your tenancy agreement or agent require a professional EoT clean with proof?
Yes means book a specialist. No means keep reading.

2) Is there heavy build up that needs specialist kit?
Think burnt on oven trays, stained carpets, mould that needs treatment, or nicotine residue. If yes, book a specialist.

3) Who is judging the result?
If it is an inventory clerk, a managing agent or a landlord with a checklist, book a specialist. If it is you, a buyer who already loves the flat, or a relaxed landlord, a domestic clean can be perfect.

Simple checklist for moving out

Use this list if you are booking a domestic clean or doing part of the work yourself.

• Kitchen surfaces cleared and wiped
• Appliance exteriors wiped, inside of fridge cleared
• Oven given a light wipe if you used it recently
• Bathroom taps, screens and tiles descaled
• Loo cleaned and seat wiped top and bottom
• Mirrors polished and streak free
• Skirting and visible ledges dusted
• Interior windows cleaned if reachable and safe
• Floors vacuumed and hard floors mopped
• Bins emptied and liners replaced
• Cupboards checked for forgotten items

Tip: take simple photos in good light once you finish. If anything needs a quick touch up, you will spot it on your phone faster than with the naked eye.

What to ask a specialist EoT provider

If you have decided you need a full EoT clean, here are the questions that keep things tidy and fair.

• Is professional oven cleaning included and stated on the receipt
• Will you provide machine carpet cleaning if the inventory requires it
• Do you work to an agent style checklist and provide photo proof
• Are interior windows and frames included
• What is the recall window if the clerk flags something within 24 to 48 hours
• Is VAT included
• Are parking, access time and key collection included in the price

Where Get Set Clean fits best

We shine when you need a calm, consistent domestic clean or an Airbnb turnover that feels hotel fresh. Here is how we work, so you can decide quickly.

• Minimum booking is 2 hours per job
• Ovens receive a light wipe only
• Photo proof available on request
• Linen can be delivered on the day of cleaning if you use our service
• Sundays and bank holidays may carry a surcharge. We can help you plan around it with weekday staging and a light reset on the day

If you are leaving a tenancy and do not need inventory grade proof, we can build a simple one off domestic plan that covers the checklist above. If your agent needs a specialist, we would rather you book the right team and keep your deposit safe.

Example paths so you can choose fast

Path A. Tenant with strict inventory.
Your agreement names professional oven and carpet cleaning and asks for receipts. Book a specialist EoT team. Ask for photo proof and a recall window.

Path B. Owner selling to a buyer who already loves the flat.
Book a thorough domestic clean. Add interior windows and a deeper bathroom focus if needed. Take photos for your records.

Path C. Long term tenant with a relaxed landlord.
Ask what they expect in writing. If they do not require specialist receipts, book a domestic clean and follow the simple checklist. Offer photo proof for peace of mind.

Friendly FAQs

Can I book Get Set Clean for end of tenancy cleaning
No. We do not offer specialist EoT services. We can provide a thorough domestic clean if a formal inventory is not required.

Do you move heavy appliances
For safety and insurance reasons we do not move heavy appliances. If you need behind appliance cleaning, a specialist is the right call.

What if I only need carpets cleaned
Carpet extraction is a specialist service. Ask an EoT provider or a carpet cleaning firm for a quote that suits your fabric and fibre type.

Do I need a clean if the landlord is repainting
Usually yes. Fresh paint does not lift limescale, oven residue, or bathroom grime. Agree the scope so work does not overlap.

A calm next step

Tell us what you need and how your agreement reads, and we will point you to the right solution. If a domestic clean will do, we can book it with photo proof so you can hand back the keys with confidence. If you need a specialist, we will say so. The aim is simple. Book once, breathe out, move on.

Ready to plan your move out clean the easy way Get in touch and we will map out the right option for you.