Should you do the cleaning at the end of tenancy yourself, or hire professionals?

If you’re a tenant at the end of your tenancy, you might know that cleaning the rental is crucial for getting the full deposit back. If this is the first time you have to move out, you may not be familiar with landlords' standards for cleaning. Most of them are highly discerning, and they might refuse you the total deposit return due to insufficient cleaning. Cleaning at the end of the tenancy is tricky and more complex than regular housekeeping. Should you be on the fence about whether you should try DIY cleaning or hiring professionals, the information below will be of great help.

All the questions to ask before deciding for DIY or professional end of tenancy cleaning

At Sil All Services, we don’t just perform end of tenancy cleaning services in Northampton, but we also provide our clients with helpful information. We’re ready to talk and answer all enquiries about deep cleaning services, move-in/out cleaning services, one-off cleans in Northampton—whatever it is that you want to know about deep cleaning, we can help you out.

Before choosing between DIY and professional end of tenancy cleaning services, you should answer some important questions.

Do you have plenty of time?

To leave your rental perfectly cleaned and to make sure you get the full deposit back, you need to clean every surface, appliance, and area of your rental. Please take a look at our end of tenancy cleaning checklists to discuss the amount of work you need to do. Suppose you have the skills, tools, and equipment, but do you also have the time to clean the space top to bottom?

Can you achieve the cleaning standards of your landlord?

Landlords’ and letting agents' cleaning standards are usually high. Ensure that you're aware of your landlord's cleaning standards and ask yourself if you have the skills, methods, tools, and products to achieve those standards. Truth be told, unless you're a professional cleaner, the chances for you to meet those standards with a DIY clean are slim.

What is your budget like?

It goes without saying that we don't recommend you hire professional end of tenancy cleaning services if your money is tight. At Sil All Services Northampton, we provide end of tenancy cleaning services at competitive rates, and hiring us is the best deal nine times out of ten. Should you have to deep clean the upholstery, furniture, or carpets, you will need to rent the cleaning machines. Even if you rent it, you also need to know how to get the best out of it to achieve the best cleaning results. Our cleaners use commercial-grade cleaning equipment and products, and they make a difference in the end results. Deep cleaning services are a lot more than just a machine and some pricey detergent.

Read also: Sil All Services Pro Cleaners on How to find dependable cleaners when you move out of your rental

Sil All Services Northampton is ready to take your call. But are you prepared as well?

Deep cleaning services, no matter the form they take (spring cleaning, after builders cleaning, after party cleaning, end of tenancy cleaning, etc.), lead to the most impressive results. However, for some clients, DIY end of tenancy cleaning might suit their needs and case better than professional services. Here are some examples:

• If the rental doesn’t have furnishing
• The rental is a small flat or a room
• If you have time until you move out
• If the carpets and furnishing have been recently cleaned
• If you have help for moving the furnishing to clean underneath and behind

See also: Move-In Checklist for Landlords and Tenants

What are the downsides of DIY cleaning at the end of the tenancy?

There are some significant risks you’re taking when cleaning the rental on your own.

You can alter your health and well being

As you aim for the best cleaning results, you need to use strong cleaning products. Professionals have the safety equipment and, more importantly, know how to use such cleaning products without harming their health and safety. Even if the effects of such products may not be apparent when cleaning, they can generate long-term damage to your skin, eyes, lungs, and other organs when not used correctly.

You may lose money

One of the most common causes for deposit disputes is insufficient cleaning at the end of the tenancy. Most landlords are highly discerning and will refuse total deposit returns if the cleaning isn't done to their high standards. Some may ask the tenant to cover the spending for professional cleaning services. In the end, the tenants end up spending more than they would have paid for hiring our team in Northampton right from the start.

Hiring Sil All Services for end of tenancy cleaning is beneficial for tenants

When you hire the professionals at Sil All Services for end of tenancy cleaning services, you will enjoy many benefits:

• We use the best cleaning products and up-to-date equipment
• You no longer put your health and wellbeing in danger
• We take the cleaning job out of your hands
• You can use your energy for something other than cleaning
• You always get the full deposit back

Call us for end of tenancy cleaning services

Sil All Services takes on any cleaning job, regardless of the size and complexity of the space. We make for the most reliable option in Northampton for deep cleaning services, one-off cleans, spring cleaning, etc. Call for a free quote and details about our work.