7 Shocking End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Facts Every Tenant & Landlord Should Know
- meddie kakinda
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Moving out is stressful — but the final clean is what decides whether you keep your deposit or face deductions. Here are 7 shocking, real end-of-tenancy cleaning facts that most tenants and landlords never hear.
1️⃣ 56% of Deposit Deductions Are Caused by Cleaning
The biggest reason tenants lose money isn’t damage — it’s poor cleaning.
2️⃣ Landlords Can Legally Charge You for Missed Spots
Even if you “cleaned,” landlords only accept professional-level standards. Common areas tenants miss:
Skirting boards
Behind appliances
Oven racks
Inside cupboards
Extractor fans
3️⃣ The Oven Is the #1 Deposit Killer
Ovens accumulate:
Burnt grease
Carbon deposits
Hidden racks covered in grime
80% of failed EOT cleans involve the oven.
4️⃣ Professional EOT Cleaning Can Save Your Entire Deposit
A proper end-of-tenancy clean covers 50+ checklist items and matches landlord/estate agent expectations.
Most tenants lose £150–£300 simply because the clean wasn’t done properly.
5️⃣ Most EOT Dust Is Skin, Hair, and Fabric Fibres
Even an empty flat collects dust from:
Curtains
Carpets
Old furniture
Your clothes
Human skin cells (yes, really)
This is why flats look dusty hours after a basic clean.
6️⃣ Limescale Alone Can Make a Bathroom “Fail”
Landlords check:
Taps
Shower screens
Tiles
Drain holes
Shower heads
If even one area has limescale, the clean can be rejected.
7️⃣ Estate Agents Use Professional Light Angles to Check Dirt
Agents tilt blinds, open windows, and shine torches into corners. This reveals:
Soap scum
Fingerprints
Carpet debris
Grease on kitchen tiles
A normal clean doesn’t pass these inspections.
⭐ Why Professional End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Matters
A certified EOT team ensures:✔ You get your full deposit back✔ The property looks “move-in ready”✔ No disputes with landlords or agents✔ A deep clean of oven, carpets, bathrooms & appliances✔ A report you can show your landlord as proof
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