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Moving creates enough admin without discovering missed cleaning jobs at the last minute. Work room by room and compare your tenancy agreement with the check-in inventory.

Start with the agreed standard

Check the tenancy documents and ask the landlord or agent about any uncertain items. Allow time for ovens, limescale and inside cupboards if these are included.

On the day

• Remove belongings and rubbish first.
• Work from high surfaces down to floors.
• Photograph the finished condition.
• Keep any professional-cleaning invoice.

This general guide does not override a tenancy agreement.

The right frequency depends on occupancy, opening hours, washroom use and the kind of work taking place.

Build the plan around usage

Busy shared kitchens and washrooms may need attention more often than low-traffic meeting rooms. A useful plan identifies daily priorities and less frequent detailed tasks.

Review the plan

Seasonal changes, staffing levels and customer traffic can all change what is needed. Review the schedule instead of treating it as fixed forever.

In a shared house, agree responsibilities early and avoid leaving every task until the final morning.

Divide the shared areas

Allocate the kitchen, bathrooms, hallway and rubbish removal. Confirm whether appliances, cupboards and windows are included in the required standard.

Leave time for problems

Defrosting a freezer, dealing with limescale or arranging bulky-waste disposal can take longer than expected. Start before packing day where possible.