Professional End of Tenancy Cleaning VS DIY Move Out Cleaning

Are you a tenant who is about to move out of a rented property?

If you’re eager to receive your full security deposit back and move on to the next phase of your life, it’s vital to carefully plan your end of tenancy cleaning. EOT cleaning is a vital component of any tenancy contract and ensures that the property is restored to its original cleanliness in which the property was when you first moved in.

A perfectly clean property means that your money will be given back and your landlord or letting agent will be satisfied, avoiding conflicts and disputes.

When the end of your tenancy agreement approaches, you will have to make the decision between two options - handling the move out cleaning alone or booking a professional end of tenancy cleaning service.

In this article, we’ll show you the pros and cons of each option to help you make the best decision.

Professional end of tenancy cleaning

Most people prefer to use a professional cleaning company to do the end of tenancy cleaning on their behalf.

Let’s see why.

Advantages

As you can imagine, hiring a professional is always easier, especially if they provide a service that is otherwise time-consuming and stressful for inexperienced people to complete.

Some of the main advantages of working with experienced EOT cleaners are:

• Time saving - the cleaners are trained and experienced, meaning that they can quickly clean the rented property and provide maximum results. They won’t waste time experimenting but will rather have a tested cleaning process and a step-by-step routine.

• Reliability - most end of tenancy cleaners work according to a cleaning checklist that allows them to ensure every spot of the property is cleaned to perfection. Nothing will be left behind and you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your landlord will be satisfied.

• Professional cleaning materials - The cleaners will also arrive fully equipped and geared with everything they’ll need to do an outstanding job. You won’t have to worry about buying any cleaning materials or wondering which one should be used where.

Drawbacks

The main drawback that people associate with professional end of tenancy cleaning is that it costs money. However, you may notice that in the long term, the service may even save you money as it will provide the results that your landlord is looking for and will therefore guarantee that your full deposit will be returned.

DIY move out cleaning

On the other hand, you can choose to dedicate some of your personal time to end of tenancy cleaning before moving out.

Advantages

If it’s your first time, you can expect a bit of a challenge. However, there are also a few positive sides to it.

• Full control - without any doubt, doing the cleaning by yourself means that you have full control of the process. You can split the property into different areas and clean them at different times, according to when you plan to move your belongings out.

• New skills - end of tenancy cleaning is a lot different than standard cleaning as it involves thorough deep cleaning of appliances, furniture, upholster, walls, floors, and more. You can acquire new useful skills during the process.

• Homemade cleaning solutions - you can also discover a range of different DIY cleaning hacks and methods that you may find useful for your standard cleaning routines in the future.

Drawbacks

However,despite there being a few positive sides to tackling end of tenancy cleaning alone, overall, it’s a burdensome task that requires a lot of effort and time. In addition, if the property is not successfully cleaned to the expectations of your landlord, you risk losing your money. With professional EOT cleaners, there is no such risk as the property will undoubtedly be cleaned to perfection.

Hopefully, this article will help you make the right decision when your tenancy agreement comes to an end.

I am Amelie Wong. I have lived in London for many years. in my spare time I love to walk with friends and my dogs.