Deep clean vs end of tenancy clean

Both are much more thorough than a regular clean. The main difference is the goal: an end of tenancy clean is built to pass a check-out inspection in an empty property, while a deep clean refreshes a home you are living in.

End of tenancy clean

Done in an empty property after you move out
Follows the check-out inventory, inside every cupboard and appliance
Usually 4 to 6 hours for a professional team
Best for tenants, landlords and agents between lets

Deep clean

Done in a lived-in home, working around furniture and belongings
Targets built-up grease, limescale and dust
Usually 3 to 5 hours for a professional team
Best for spring cleans, moving in, before guests or after illness

Which one do you need?

Moving out of a rental: end of tenancy clean
Moving into a new home: deep clean or end of tenancy clean before unpacking
After building work: an after builders clean, which deals with fine dust

Common questions

Is an end of tenancy clean the same as a deep clean?

No. They cover similar tasks, but an end of tenancy clean is done in an empty property and aims to match the check-in inventory, while a deep clean works around a lived-in home.

HappyMop cleans across East, North and Central London. See our end of tenancy, deep cleaning and after builders services, or more guides.

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