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Cleaning Tips
Move-in cleaning checklist for renters
A renter’s move-in cleaning checklist — before the boxes hit the floor.
Omar F.
Even “clean” rentals hide cupboard crumbs and bathroom film. A move-in clean before the boxes arrive is one of the highest-ROI hours you’ll spend in a new place.
Why Clean Before Furniture Arrives?
Empty rooms clean faster and look sharper. Once sofas and wardrobes are in, skirting and corners become a workout.
Move-In Cleaning Checklist
- Inside kitchen cupboards and drawers
- Fridge and freezer wipe
- Bathroom limescale pass
- Floors in every room
- Windowsills and skirting
- Spot-clean wall marks where possible
How Should You Sequence With Removals?
Book the clean for the gap between previous tenants leaving and your van arriving. Share key collection notes and photos of problem areas so the checklist matches reality.
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Keys available | Book move-in clean |
| During clean | Keep property empty |
| After clean | Move boxes in |
Start the tenancy feeling settled — not scrubbing at midnight with a toothbrush.
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