What’s the difference between domestic and ‘end-of-tenancy’ cleaning?
End of tenancy cleaning is a deep purge of rental properties, usually ordered by a landlord or property management. Domestic cleaning is just a standard clean of a rental or home, usually ordered by the tenant, either as a one-off or on a regular basis. What’s the big difference? Keep reading for a clear division of the two services.
What are End of Tenancy Cleaning and Domestic Cleaning Services?
Here’s a short explanation of the two services:
What is End of Tenancy Cleaning?
End of tenancy cleaning is a service performed by professionals with lots of hands-on experience and extensive training before that. They follow a strict and thorough checklist for a deep-clean of the property before new tenants can move-in. This guarantees the property is in the best condition it could be. The service can be organised by the tenants, agencies, or landlords, depending on the arrangement. Tenants usually hire end of lease cleaners to guarantee the full return of their security deposit before leaving the rental.
What is Domestic Cleaning?
Domestic cleaning is a service generally performed by one cleaner (depending on the size of your home). Domestic cleaning covers most of the chores around the house; dusting, vacuuming, wiping down surfaces, disinfecting, removing cobwebs, and so on. It isn’t usually as thorough a job as the end of tenancy cleaning service. There are two types of domestic cleaning:
Regular domestic cleaning – a domestic cleaner comes on a regular basis; weekly or fortnightly. You have the option to provide the cleaning equipment yourself or let us provide it (at slightly extra cost).
One-off domestic cleaning – a domestic cleaner comes just the once. This is ideal for spring cleaning, after party cleaning, or even after a light renovation. For the one-off domestic cleaning service, we will provide the necessary equipment and supplies.
Differences Between End of Tenancy and Domestic Cleaning
Domestic cleaners generally tend to be great for keeping on top of your weekly household chores, but do not provide the same deep-cleaning services as end of tenancy cleaners that landlords require. Here are a few things that will help highlight the differences between end of tenancy and domestic cleaning:
Carpet cleaning – a domestic cleaner will vacuum your carpet thoroughly. But if there are any stains or deeper grime, they don’t use the hot water extraction method for stain removal.
Cleaning products – domestic cleaners tend to use whatever the client has at home or have been asked to provide. End of tenancy cleaners use a wide range of top-notch products, each specialised for the job.
Places that are easy to forget – End of tenancy cleaners are vetted professionals with lots of hands-on experience. They have trained eyes that spot even the most unlikely place for dirt to appear. Domestic cleaners usually cover a custom list (made by the client), so it’s easy to look over quite important details.
Limescale – end of tenancy cleaners take care of limescale removal. Domestic cleaners do not, unless specifically requested.
Schedule, checklist, and charges – domestic cleaning services are usually offered at an hourly rate. The time they are there is decided by the client and the checklist also. Whereas end of tenancy cleaners have a strict schedule and checklist that they follow and fixed prices depending on the size of the property. They won’t leave until the job is done.
