End of Tenancy vs Move-In Cleaning
What is the difference between end of tenancy cleaning and a move-in clean? This guide explains who books each, what is covered, and which one your situation calls for.
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Different cleans for different moments
People often ask whether they need an end of tenancy clean, a move-in clean, or both. They sound similar, but they happen at different points in the moving cycle and serve different goals.
In short: End of tenancy protects your deposit when you leave a rental. Move-in cleaning gives you a fresh start when you arrive somewhere new.
End of tenancy
- Booked by tenants or landlords
- Cleaned to inventory check standard
- Includes oven, fridge, inside cupboards
- Cleaning report provided
Move-in cleaning
- Booked by new occupants or buyers
- Focus on touch points and freshness
- Switches, handles, inside cupboards
- Often timed around completion day
How to choose
Choose end of tenancy when you are leaving a rental property and want your deposit back, or when you are a landlord preparing the property for the next tenant or inventory clerk.
Choose move-in when you are arriving at a new home and want to know that the kitchen, bathroom, and high-touch surfaces have had a deep wipe before your things go in.
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