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End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist
Moving out, preparing a rental for new tenants or organising a property handover? Use our 40-point checklist to plan the clean, room by room. If you would prefer help, Housewell provides professional end-of-tenancy cleaning across Cork City and surrounding areas.
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Before the next keys are handed over
A cleaning specification everyone can work from.
When a tenancy ends, a vague instruction to “deep clean the property” can leave room for confusion. A written cleaning scope makes it easier for landlords, letting agents, property managers and cleaning teams to understand what has been agreed.
Housewell’s checklist breaks the clean into 40 practical points covering kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, fixtures and the entrance. The companion Housewell PDF includes spaces for property details, client or agency, clean date, booking reference, exceptions and completion details.
Use it to plan your own cleaning, brief a contractor or discuss a Housewell booking. A checklist helps define the work; it does not mean every item is automatically included in every quote.
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Room by room
What’s included in the 40-point checklist?
These 40 points follow Housewell’s printable checklist. Work is subject to the agreed quotation, property condition, emptied storage, safe access and appropriate surface finishes. Some tasks are limited to accessible areas.
Property: __________________________________________
Client / agency: __________________ Date: ______________
Kitchen 12 points
- 01 Oven and grill interiors, racks, glass and trays
- 02 Hob and extractor hood; reusable filters
- 03 Emptied fridge and freezer interiors, shelves and seals
- 04 Washing machine and dryer accessible areas
- 05 Dishwasher filter and door edges
- 06 Microwave interior, exterior and turntable
- 07 Emptied cupboards and drawers, fronts and interiors
- 08 Sink, taps and accessible plug-hole debris
- 09 Worktops and suitable surface sanitising
- 10 Wall tiles and splashbacks
- 11 Small appliance exteriors
- 12 Emptied kitchen bins, inside and out
Bathrooms and en-suites 8 points
- 13 Shower, bath, screen and surrounding tiles
- 14 Toilet bowl, seat, cistern exterior and base
- 15 Basin, taps and emptied vanity interiors
- 16 Mirrors, shelves and suitable chrome fixtures
- 17 Safely accessible extractor grille
- 18 Wall and floor tiles; accessible surface mildew
- 19 Accessible heated towel rails
- 20 Suitable bathroom floors and corners
Bedrooms and living areas 10 points
- 21 Emptied wardrobes and drawers
- 22 Accessible mattresses, bed frames and underneath
- 23 Tables and desks
- 24 Sofas, armchairs and accessible cushion gaps
- 25 Careful dry-dusting of electronics
- 26 Mirrors and picture frames
- 27 Hard floors using suitable methods
- 28 Carpets and rugs vacuumed; shampooing extra
- 29 Accessible shelves and emptied bookcases
- 30 Accessible curtain rails and suitable blind slats
General fixtures and entrance 10 points
- 31 Internal windows, frames and sills; safely accessible ground-floor exterior glass
- 32 Doors, frames and handles
- 33 Accessible skirting boards
- 34 Switches and socket exteriors, safely wiped
- 35 Safely accessible light fittings
- 36 Radiator fronts and accessible areas behind
- 37 Suitable wall marks spot-cleaned where possible
- 38 Reachable cobwebs
- 39 Accessible air-vent and MVHR grille exteriors
- 40 Immediate accessible entrance, porch and threshold
Important scope notes: Properties should be cleared of belongings and waste, with water and electricity available. Heavy furniture moving, repairs, repainting, specialist access and hazardous mould treatment are excluded. Power washing, hedge trimming and specialist carpet or upholstery cleaning require separate agreement.
Built for real property handovers
A checklist for tenants, landlords and property professionals
Tenants can use it to organise a move-out clean. Landlords and agents can use the same list to agree the required work before a handover, noting absent items and property-specific exceptions.
Letting agents & estate agents
Share a consistent cleaning scope with a contractor before a tenancy changeover or pre-letting appointment.
Property managers
Keep cleaning instructions, exceptions and booking references clear when coordinating managed properties.
Tenants & landlords
Understand the tasks involved in preparing a rental home for its next occupants, and identify extras that may need separate work.
Before cleaning day
Prepare the property before you start
Clear and empty
Remove belongings, food and waste. Empty cupboards and drawers so interiors can be reached. Furnished properties can be discussed when agreeing the scope.
Prepare appliances
Empty the fridge and defrost the freezer beforehand. Follow manufacturer instructions and allow appliances to cool before cleaning.
Arrange safe access
Make sure water and electricity are available. Agree keys, entry instructions and the handover deadline, and flag damaged or delicate surfaces.
For estate agents and property managers
Record the property and booking reference, agree the required items, mark absent items N/A and note exceptions. Review the agreed work after completion and report omissions promptly. This is a cleaning record, not a property-condition survey or proof that every tenancy obligation has been met.
A clear service, not just a checklist
Need Housewell to carry out the clean?
Housewell provides end of tenancy cleaning in Cork for landlords, letting agents, property managers and tenants. Our team can work from an agreed room-by-room cleaning scope, with priority booking arrangements available for agency partners.
Housewell is owned and operated by Tubester Limited. Our cleaners are directly employed, and policy documentation for relevant insurance cover is available on request.
Our seven-day cleaning assurance
Clear accountability after the clean.
If an item within the agreed cleaning scope was missed, tell Housewell within seven days. Subject to access, we’ll arrange a complimentary return visit to re-clean that area.
This does not cover new soiling, damage, maintenance, permanent staining or matters outside the agreed scope. Tenancy deposit decisions remain with the landlord or agent.
Practical questions
End-of-tenancy checklist questions
What should an end-of-tenancy cleaning checklist include?
A useful checklist covers kitchen appliances and emptied storage, bathrooms, living areas, floors, internal windows and accessible fixtures. It should also identify exclusions, optional specialist work and any property-specific requirements. The 40 points above provide a practical starting point.
How much does Housewell end-of-tenancy cleaning cost?
See our end-of-tenancy cleaning prices in Cork for standard prices and inclusions. Tell us the property size, condition and required date so we can confirm the agreed work before booking.
Is this an official end of tenancy checklist required in Ireland?
No. This is Housewell’s professional cleaning specification, not a statutory or Residential Tenancies Board checklist. Cleaning expectations should be considered alongside the tenancy agreement, property condition at move-in, normal wear and tear, and applicable Irish tenancy rules.
Does the checklist cover inside cupboards, ovens and appliances?
Yes, the checklist covers specified kitchen appliances and accessible interiors of emptied cupboards and drawers. The fridge and freezer should be emptied, and the freezer defrosted beforehand. Exact inclusions depend on the agreed scope.
Does Housewell include carpet shampooing or exterior power washing?
Not automatically. Carpets and rugs are vacuumed as part of the stated scope. Carpet extraction or shampooing, power washing, hedge trimming and other specialist work require separate agreement.
Can an estate agent or property manager book Housewell regularly?
Yes. Housewell supports Cork letting agents and property managers with end of tenancy, pre-letting and other property cleaning requirements. Contact us to discuss priority booking and partnership arrangements.
Does a professional clean guarantee a tenant’s deposit is returned?
No. Housewell can address cleaning tasks within the agreed scope, but deposit decisions depend on the tenancy circumstances and applicable law. Our seven-day assurance concerns eligible cleaning omissions, not deposit outcomes.
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One less thing to organise before the next handover.
Have a rental property that needs cleaning? Tell Housewell about the property, the required scope and your preferred date. We’ll help you work out the next step without a hard sell.
Exceptions / agreed extras: __________________________________________
Completed by: _____________________ Date: _____________________