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Can You Book a Same Day End of Tenancy Cleaning Service?
Sometimes we don’t have much time when it comes to moving out of our property, the property that we have accumulated everything we need when living our day to day lives. Sometimes the decision can be very sudden and we may need to have the property completely empty and cleaned as soon as possible. Sometimes even on the same day. So is this possible, can you request a same day clean at the end of a tenancy agreement? How easy is it to book a same day clean? Well we’re going to run through some key factors and whether it is even possible to achieve a cleaning service with the same level of professionalism as any other clean.
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Let’s start by discussing exactly what booking a same day end-of-tenancy cleaning entails and means.
Same day end-of-tenancy cleaning.
So firstly a same day end-of-tenancy clean included everything that a regular end-of-tenancy clean would include, this is a full run through of the entire property. From skirting to coving, every appliance, every shelf, every fixture and fitting will need to be cleaned to a high standard. The benefits from booking a same day professional end-of-tenancy clean is the convenience of it. When you are moving out of a property there is so much to sort, so much to remember. Packing, Changing paperwork details, ensuring that nothing gets forgotten and left behind, Cleaning of the property has to be completed last and sometimes it can slip your mind until the last moment. Sometimes literally hours before you are scheduled to hand the keys back. Because of this, a same day end-of-tenancy clean can be extremely useful and take away so much worry knowing that even if it’s hours before handing those keys back you can be certain that the property will still receive the clean it deserves and needs. With a fast turnaround most professional cleaning companies can offer a full end-of-tenancy clean to be completed in a couple of hours, leaving you to focus on ensuring everything is packed up and ready to start the new chapter of your life in your new home. It also ensures that you don’t have to worry about setting a date and time for cleaning, sometimes things come up and plans change, maybe you end up needing to reschedule the clean last minute, having the option to book it on the same day eliminates anything else getting in the way.
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Back-to-Back Tenancies Explained
This is another reason why the same day end-of-tenancy cleaning can be a complete life saver, some tenancy agreements are back to back, This means as soon as one tenancy ends another starts immediately after. Back to back tenancies are common for landlords simply because this ensures there are no void periods. A void period is a period of time where the landlord is not receiving any rent. They do not like this. Back to back tenancies allow landlords to receive rent at all times so as soon as one tenant stops paying rent another begins. This also means that there is a very tight turnaround and a very short period of time where check out checks can be completed. Usually for example the current tenant would move out in the morning and then the landlord swings in, does his/her inventory checks and check out checks to ensure that the property is in tip top shape. Then the new tenant will move in in the afternoon. Thus one rent payment agreement ends while another begins. There are of course some downfalls to back to back tenancies, for example when a tenant moves out if they don’t ensure the property is in acceptable shape it will delay the new tenant moving in, this would cause a real headache for the landlord. Also if the current tenant is late to evict from the property for any reason it will immediately spill into the new tenants moving in and this would cause a breach in the new tenancy agreement from the get go. Not something a landlord wants starting a new tenancy. Landlords are always looking for a smooth property handover with minimal issues.
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Cleaning Before Key Handover
The cleaning required before handing the keys over is the most important thing for a tenant, this clean ideally needs to be completed either one day before or on the same day that the handover is due to be completed. To make this cleaning process as straightforward and as easy as possible it is very important to have the property completely empty of furniture and belongings.. This allows for everything to be deep cleaned without the need to be working around furniture and moving things back and forth. Key areas to focus on are the main appliances such as the oven, extractor fan, inside the washing machine drum. Also be sure to check that all scum and grease has been removed from any areas that may be affected. All flooring needs to be vacuumed and mopped and removing any scuffs from walls where furniture may have scrapped the walls while removing it from the property. Cleaning of all the windows and dusting/ removal of all cobwebs from the property will also need to be completed. The easiest way to ensure the property is in the same clean condition as it was on the handover at the beginning of your tenancy agreement is to refer back to the inventory check that was completed on your arrival. If you revert back to this checklist you can ensure that everything is covered. Don’t forget little details such as removing streaks from any mirrors and glass and removing any rubbish that can be disposed of. Hiring a professional, trusted cleaning company will help eliminate any stresses you may have and ensure that a great finish is achieved in all areas of the cleaning.
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Same-Day Inspection Risks
Ok so as with anything in life there are risks to booking a same day end-of-tenancy clean. One of the main risks is having no time to rectify any issues that may arise with the cleaning. Because the cleaning is done at the very last minute it means that there rarely is time to fix any areas that might not be up to scratch. Another risk is if you are still moving things out of the property you may end up tracking dust and dirt back into the property while the cleaners are trying to clean, this can be very frustrating for the cleaners and obviously you don’t want to keep making a mess in freshly cleaned areas as this might cause the cleaning to go on for longer thus resulting in additional charges if the cleaners have to stay longer than needed. Another thing to think about is if you are having any of the carpets or upholstery steam cleaned you may not have time for them to fully dry, this means that they may become soiled again very easily resulting in them needing to be cleaned again. Sometimes these cleans can end up being rushed as there is not sufficient time to complete the entire clean, if this is the case areas may be missed. And sometimes the quality of the clean can be jeopardized if the cleaners feel like they are being rushed and they may cut corners so the cleaning is completed in time. If you’re wondering whether you can still arrange a clean after you have moved out of the property? I mean by all means yes you can complete the cleaning after you have moved out of the property yourself, however this poses its own risks. You may be completely exhausted from actually moving out, this means you are not going to want to clean the property to the best that you possibly could, cutting corners and just all in all stressing yourself out with it all. So although it may seem easier and cheaper to do so it may end up being a bad move as you won’t have time to then book a professional in before the new tenants move in. This is why we suggest booking in the professionals the day before your due to hand the keys in just ensure all your personal belongings are already out of the property before the clean is started.
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Using Emergency Cleaners
When would you need to use emergency cleaners? So these types of cleaners would only usually be required if, say the cleaners you have booked have canceled at the last minute or you have planned to complete the cleaning yourself and you have failed to get the job done to a satisfactory level. Other factors may include a leak that needs cleaning up asap. These types of cleaners are very handy because they offer specialist cleaning and are usually trained to deal with all kinds of cleanups some that don’t usually apply to end-of-tenancy cleans but they could include, hazardous cleanups, hoarding cleanups and lots more. The most beneficial factor for them is their rapid response. They can be with you within as little as 2 hours. Ensuring that any messes you can’t handle are cleared in a record breaking time and before check-out time.
All in all, just be sure that if you are planning on completing the clean yourself. Give yourself enough time for error. This is if you cannot clean a certain area or just think you’re going to run out of time you have enough time for a plan B. It will also allow you some time to check over the cleaning to make sure you are fully satisfied with the level of cleaning you have received if professionals are booked in. because after all the most important thing is receiving your deposit back in full and leaving your landlord happy with the properties condition.
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