The complete end of tenancy cleaning checklist for Nottingham renters

Roughly 4 in 10 deposit disputes in England come down to cleaning. After hundreds of end of tenancy cleans across Nottingham, we know exactly where letting agents look — and what they mark down for. Here's the full checklist we work through on every move-out.

Kitchen — where most deposits are lost

• Oven interior, glass door, racks and trays — degreased and polished
• Hob, extractor hood and filters (filters often forgotten)
• Inside fridge, freezer and all drawers — defrosted where applicable
• Inside and outside of every cupboard, including hinges
• Limescale removed from sink and taps
• Skirting boards, switches and tiles wiped down

Bathrooms

• Limescale fully removed from shower screen, tiles and taps
• Toilet bowl, cistern, seat and base sanitised
• Extractor fan grille wiped down
• Mirror, glass and chrome polished streak-free

Living areas and bedrooms

• Carpets vacuumed thoroughly (steam clean often required for pet homes)
• Hard floors mopped, edges and corners included
• Internal windows cleaned both sides
• Skirting boards, door frames and light switches dust-free
• Built-in wardrobes emptied and wiped inside

Common Nottingham letting agent flags

Most local agents — including the big names around Beeston, West Bridgford and the city centre — use AIIC inventory standards. The most common deductions we see are: oven interior, limescale in en-suites, dusty extractor hoods, and carpet stains in high-traffic hallways.

If you're short on time, a professional end of tenancy clean typically costs £165–£280 in Nottingham — far less than the average £400 deposit deduction for cleaning.