Guest Post: The Ultimate Moving Out Cleaning Checklist

Is there anyone who enjoys moving? Packing up all your belongings, organizing the stuff that’s accumulated over time, trying to fit it all into a truck, and then living out of boxes until you settle in. There is no part of that which fits into the fun category.

If that wasn’t bad enough there is also all that cleaning that needs to be done. The new place will need a good scrub to make it your own. Don’t forget about the place you’re leaving behind. That’s going to need some attention too. If you don’t take care of your old place it could be costing you.

Don’t lose your deposit because of an oversight! With so much to do it’s easy to miss something important. Luckily we have a very handy checklist for you. Tuck this one away for the next time you find yourself in need of a moving truck.

Moving out can be a stressful time for families, but with the right tools it can be a breeze.

Once you’ve reached the end of your tenancy, your landlord will expect you to clean the property before moving out for good. Not only will this help you to get a positive reference, but this will also help ensure that you get your security deposit back.

Why You Should Use a Checklist

If you’re moving, you already have enough on your plate, so you won’t want to spend more time than necessary scrubbing your old place. To make the process more manageable, we recommend using a cleaning checklist to help you identify what needs to be done in each room.

Before You Start

Before you dive into cleaning, make sure that you have everything in place first. Talk to your landlord and check your lease to find out about cleaning expectations. Another handy tip is to finish packing before you start scrubbing, as the less stuff you have in the property, the easier it will be to clean.

On the Day

On the day of the clean, it might also be a good idea to arrange a playdate for the kids for a few hours so you can get through the work quickly. Be sure to check that you have all the cleaning supplies you need so you don’t have to do any last-minute runs to the store. Once you feel that you’re good to go, throw on some funky jams to energise you and get stuck in!

Check out the infographic below to view the full cleaning checklist.

This is a guest post from David Smith

David Smith is the owner of Cleaning Services Group, an organisation which performs cleaning duties for a wide range of industries throughout the United Kingdom. The company specialises in end of tenancy cleans in rented properties.

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