Tenancy cleaning service covers pre-tenancy (moving-in) cleaning and post-tenancy (moving-out) cleaning. This service is also commonly known as end of tenancy cleaning or end of lease cleaning.
Our tenancy cleaning service is designed to help tenants, landlords, and property agents ensure a property is thoroughly cleaned and ready for inspection, handover, or new occupancy.
Tenancy cleaning is a one-time, intensive cleaning service carried out when:
– A tenant is moving out and preparing the unit for handover
– A landlord or agent is preparing the unit for a new tenant
Unlike regular house cleaning, tenancy cleaning focuses on deep, detailed cleaning, covering areas that are usually not cleaned during routine maintenance.
Pre-tenancy cleaning helps landlords and agents present a clean, hygienic home for new tenants. It ensures the unit is:
Dust-free
Odour-free
Cleaned before furniture or belongings are moved in
Pre-tenancy cleaning prepares a vacant unit for new occupancy by ensuring a clean, hygienic environment before furniture is moved in.
For a detailed scope and hygiene-focused approach, view our Move In Cleaning Service.
Post-tenancy cleaning is required when a tenancy is ending and the unit must be returned in clean condition.
Our cleaners understand the expectations involved in tenancy handovers and clean with inspection readiness in mind.
For inspection-ready cleaning designed for handover, visit our Move Out Cleaning Service.
Tenancy cleaning is a professional cleaning task that requires:
Experience
Proper cleaning tools
Correct cleaning detergents
Our trained cleaners focus on areas often checked during handover inspections, including corners, fittings, cabinets, and high-touch surfaces. When cabinets, drawers, and appliances are provided empty, interior surfaces can also be cleaned.
The scope below applies to general tenancy cleaning.
For more detailed move-in or move-out requirements, please refer to the dedicated service pages.
Dusting and wiping of furniture (tables, chairs, sofa)
Cleaning of floor skirting, switches, and power sockets
Wiping of doors, windows, window tracks, and grills
Cleaning of kitchen cabinet exterior (interior if empty)
Wiping of kitchen wall tiles
Cleaning of kitchen basin, taps, stove, and countertop
Degreasing of kitchen cooker hood and hob
Wiping of kitchen appliance exterior surfaces
Cleaning of bathroom shower screen (if applicable)
Cleaning of bathroom basin, bathtub, toilet bowl, seat, and cover
Cleaning of bathroom wall tiles and floor
Vacuuming and mopping of the entire house floor
These services can be added based on your needs:
Wall dusting (living room and bedrooms – no stain removal)
Ceiling dusting
Fan cleaning
Dust wiping of roller blind & Venetian blind (no stain/mark removal)
Our cleaners use professional-grade tools and detergents suitable for tenancy cleaning. Cleaning supplies can be provided upon request if you prefer not to prepare anything.
To achieve the best results, we recommend:
Packing and moving out all belongings before cleaning
Emptying wardrobes, drawers, and kitchen cabinets if interior cleaning is required
Ensuring water and electricity are available
Informing us in advance of:
Fragile or damaged fixtures
Loose sockets or fittings
Items that require extra care
If there are heavy stains, limescale, soap scum, or grease buildup, please inform us during booking. Removal of such stains may require more time and is not always guaranteed.
Tenants ending a rental agreement
Landlords preparing a unit for new tenants
Property agents handling tenancy handovers
If you are planning a tenancy handover, you may also explore our Moving In Cleaning or Moving Out Cleaning for specific requirements.
Phone: 9625 3079
Email: enquiry@sghomecleaning.com