End of Tenancy Cleaning

End of Tenancy Cleaning in Oxford & Oxfordshire

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What’s Included, What’s Often Missed & What Really Matters

Moving out of a rented property can be stressful, especially when it comes to meeting your landlord’s or letting agent’s cleaning expectations. An end of tenancy clean is not the same as a regular domestic clean — it’s a detailed, inspection-standard service designed to prepare a property for check-out or re-letting.

At Private Cleaning Oxfordshire, we provide professional end of tenancy cleaning in Oxford and Oxfordshire, helping tenants, landlords, and agents ensure properties are cleaned thoroughly, fairly, and to a professional standard.

What Is an End of Tenancy Clean?

An end of tenancy clean is a deep, comprehensive clean carried out when a tenant moves out of a property. Its purpose is to return the home to a condition suitable for final inspection, inventory checks, and the next occupants.

Unlike regular cleaning, end of tenancy cleaning focuses on:

  • Detailed, room-by-room cleaning
  • Areas that are commonly inspected
  • Items that are easily overlooked during everyday cleaning

This level of cleaning is often required by tenancy agreements and is a common reason deposits are withheld if not completed properly.

What’s Included in an End of Tenancy Clean

A Detailed Room-by-Room Breakdown

🍽 Kitchen Cleaning

The kitchen is one of the most closely inspected rooms due to grease, food residue, and hygiene concerns.

What we clean

  • Oven, hob, grill and extractor hood
  • Fridge and freezer (inside & out, if defrosted)
  • Dishwasher (interior and exterior)
  • Washing machine exterior
  • Cupboards and drawers (inside & out)
  • Worktops and splashbacks
  • Sink, taps and draining area
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped
  • Woodwork, doors and door frames
  • Light switches, electrical sockets and fittings

Items often forgotten

  • Inside cupboard tops
  • Behind and underneath appliances
  • Extractor filters
  • Kickboards and skirting boards
  • Limescale around taps
  • Dishwasher seals and filters

🚿 Bathroom & WC Cleaning

Bathrooms must be left hygienically clean and free from limescale build-up.

What we clean

  • Toilet, bath, shower and sink
  • Tiles and grout
  • Shower screens and mirrors
  • Taps, fittings and towel rails
  • Bathroom blinds
  • Floors thoroughly cleaned
  • Woodwork, doors and frames
  • Light switches, electrical sockets and fittings

Items often forgotten

  • Limescale on shower screens and fittings
  • Behind toilets and exposed pipework
  • Extractor fans
  • Silicone seals
  • Drain covers
  • Blind edges and cords

🛋 Living Rooms & Bedrooms

What we clean

  • Floors vacuumed and/or mopped
  • Skirting boards and woodwork
  • Doors, frames and handles
  • Built-in wardrobes and storage
  • Window sills and ledges
  • Internal windows (glass, frames and sills)
  • Light switches, electrical sockets and fittings

Items often forgotten

  • Top of door frames
  • Radiators (front and back)
  • Inside wardrobes
  • Curtain rails and poles
  • Scuff marks around switches and handles

🪟 Windows, Doors & Woodwork (Throughout the Property)

These areas are checked closely during inspections and can easily let a clean down if missed.

Includes:

  • Internal window glass, frames and sills
  • Doors and door frames
  • Skirting boards
  • Light switches
  • Electrical sockets
  • Light fittings (where safely accessible)

What’s Commonly Missed in DIY End of Tenancy Cleans

Even well-intentioned DIY cleans often miss:

  • Grease build-up above kitchen units
  • Limescale in hard-to-reach areas
  • Dust and debris behind radiators
  • Skirting boards throughout the property
  • Appliance seals and filters
  • Extractor fans and vents

These small details are frequently noted during inventory checks and can lead to disputes or deposit deductions.

Mould Treatment – Important Information

Mould requires specialist handling and is treated differently from standard cleaning.

Light surface mould may sometimes be addressed as part of a clean. However, more significant mould issues — particularly those linked to damp or poor ventilation — require:

  • Specialist cleaning products
  • Additional time
  • Enhanced health and safety precautions

Because of the higher risk involved and the products required, mould treatment is assessed and priced separately. This ensures the issue is dealt with safely, effectively, and responsibly for both occupants and cleaners.

Optional Add-Ons Often Required by Tenancy Agreements

Some properties require additional services to meet check-out standards, including:

  • Professional oven cleaning
  • Carpet cleaning
  • Upholstery cleaning
  • External window cleaning
  • Specialist mould treatment

These are discussed and agreed in advance to ensure clarity and fairness.

How End of Tenancy Cleaning Is Priced

(Why There Are No Fixed Prices)

Every property is different, which is why end of tenancy cleaning is quoted individually.

Pricing depends on factors such as:

  • Size of the property
  • Overall condition
  • Furnished or unfurnished
  • Oven cleaning requirements
  • Carpet cleaning needs
  • Presence of mould
  • Parking availability and access

This approach ensures the clean is done properly, with enough time and resources allocated — not rushed or incomplete.

Quality, Reliability & Compliance Over Price

We don’t compete on being the cheapest.

Instead, we focus on:

  • Reliable, punctual service
  • High-quality, detailed cleaning
  • Properly trained and insured staff
  • Being a compliant employer who values safety and fair working practices
  • Delivering a clean that stands up to landlord and agent inspections

For many tenants, landlords, and agents, peace of mind and consistency matter far more than the lowest price.

Who Benefits From Professional End of Tenancy Cleaning?

Tenants

  • Reduces the risk of deposit deductions
  • Saves time during an already stressful move
  • Meets landlord and letting agent expectations

Landlords & Letting Agents

  • Faster turnaround between tenancies
  • Professionally presented properties
  • Reliable, consistent results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is professional end of tenancy cleaning mandatory?
It depends on your tenancy agreement, but most require the property to be returned to a professional standard.

How long does an end of tenancy clean take?
This depends on the size and condition of the property and any additional services required.

Do carpets need to be professionally cleaned?
Many tenancy agreements require this, especially if carpets were professionally cleaned at move-in.

Do I need to be present during the clean?
No — access can be arranged in advance if needed.

Get a Free End of Tenancy Cleaning Quote in Oxford & Oxfordshire

If you’re looking for reliable end of tenancy cleaning in Oxford or Oxfordshire, we’re here to help.

Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote and a professional clean you can rely on.