Before anything is moved in
- Open the windows and let the property air
- Clean from top to bottom, and finish with the floors
- Do the kitchen and bathroom first, because you will use them on day one
- Make up the bed and unpack the essentials after cleaning
Kitchen
- Inside the oven, microwave, fridge and freezer
- Inside every cupboard and drawer, and line the shelves if you wish
- Sink, taps and dishwasher filter
- Worktops, splashbacks and the extractor
Bathrooms and toilets
- Toilet: all around and under the seat, and the cistern
- Shower, bath and screen, plus descaling taps and shower head
- Grout and sealant, and the extractor fan cover
- Cabinet inside and out
Everywhere else
- Skirting, door frames, radiators, switches and sockets
- Inside windows, sills and fitted wardrobes
- Floors: vacuum, mop and treat marks on carpets
- Check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms work
Save time
A professional deep clean while the property is empty is a popular choice for movers, because it gets the heavy jobs out of the way before the boxes arrive.
Common questions
Should I clean before or after the removals?
Before, if you can. The property is empty, so every surface and cupboard is easy to reach, and your belongings do not get in the way.
Would you rather we did it for you?
Ample Cleaners offers deep cleaning across Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Ilford and surrounding areas, with DBS-checked cleaners and a fixed price.