The Cardiff End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist (Landlord-Approved)

The single biggest reason Cardiff renters lose part of their deposit isn't damage — it's cleaning. Most letting agents follow a near-identical checklist. Here's exactly what they look at, room by room.

Kitchen (the deposit-killer)

• Oven interior — including racks, trays and door glass
• Extractor fan filter and grease trap
• Hob, splashback and under the rings
• Fridge / freezer — defrosted, inside and behind
• Inside every cupboard and drawer
• Sink limescale, taps polished, plughole clear
• Skirting boards and doors wiped

Bathroom

• Limescale on taps, shower head and screen
• Toilet — inside, outside, behind and hinges
• Extractor fan cover removed and cleaned
• Mirror streak-free, sealant mould-free

Living areas & bedrooms

• Carpets vacuumed — steam-cleaned if agreed
• Windows inside, frames and sills
• Light switches, sockets, radiators wiped
• Behind and inside wardrobes
• Cobwebs removed from all corners

Get it done for you

If DIY isn't your thing, book our Cardiff end of tenancy clean — it's built around this exact checklist and comes with a 48-hour re-clean guarantee if your landlord flags anything.