When it comes to end of lease cleaning, many wonder if it’s worth hiring a professional for their rental. Even when we get called for the job, we often see the clients booking our end of tenancy cleaning service out of obligation, not desire. That is, of course, until they witness the outcome of our efforts.

Each tenant will eventually question if they should hire end of tenancy cleaners or clean themselves… This is such a common dilemma that has even sparked dedicated threads on Reddit.

After providing move out cleaning services in London for over a decade, we can confidently say that the results are worth the cost. However, you don’t have to take our word for granted! Here are some reasons why Redditors agree with us!*

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Most people on Reddit agree you should definitely hire a professional cleaner when moving out. Image by Freepik

According to Redditors, hiring End of Tenancy Cleaners is worth it because…

There are a few main reasons why people on reddit/r/untedkingdom prefer paying for a professional end of lease cleaning:

… professional EOT cleaning saves you time, money and a lot of stress

Many Redditors share that attempting a DIY end of tenancy cleaning brought them nothing but stress; on top of that, they’ve lost money and (temporarily) their sanity.

One user shares: “I did it myself once and wouldn’t recommend it. Took all day and was really hard work on top of the normal stresses of moving.”

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DIY end of tenancy cleaning will only add to more tasks on your moving out to do list. Image by rawpixel.com

Another admits that DIY end of tenancy cleaning “does take a fair bit of time, though, I’d spread the cleaning over several days alongside your packing.”

A third user makes quite a funny yet true comparison: “You’ll be far too stressed out to do a good job. […] Right now, you’ll feel like you’re in control, but come the day of the actual moving out, it’s as bad as a wedding day.”

Some people don’t even think of attempting to do their end of lease cleaning by themselves, and for well-judged reasons: “I’ll be busy working while my partner is looking after our 1-year-old at the new house, so we’re definitely paying for the professionals to do it to the standard required.”

Another Redditor gives a hilarious yet sincere testimony on DIY move cleaning: “My ex and I cleaned a flat to a professional standard. It took 36 hours nonstop and almost ended our relationship. We still lost £80 in fees as there was lint between the mattress topper and mattress… Lint. […] Save your mental health.”

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Moving out is stressful enough even without the added chore of doing the final cleaning. Image by Freepik

There are people who had quite nasty experiences when attempting a DIY move out clean. Like this couple, whose letting agents apparently were dissatisfied with the results of their hard work and called a cleaning company of their choice: “They deliberately chose the most expensive cleaners there was.”

Some users know the extent of cleaners’ expertise and don’t want to put so much effort into DIYing the task: “End of tenancy cleans are hard work. My partner runs a cleaning company, and even little 1-bedroom houses can easily take 2 people 6+ hours. It’s not the price of the chemicals you are paying for. It’s the knowledge of how to clean and the industrial-grade stuff they use.”

Professional move out cleaners will save you hours of scrubbing the oven. Image by KamranAydinov.

… deep oven cleaning is a part of the move out cleaning service

For many, cleaning the oven is one of the most dreaded tasks on the end of tenancy cleaning checklist. Often, people don’t have the time to clean their appliances as regularly as recommended. The result is baked-on food and grease stains that are a nightmare to remove.

So, there’s no wonder this Reddit user straightforwardly says that: “cleaning the oven properly is just the worst, I hate the chemicals, and it takes forever.”

Some Redditors advise: “If you haven’t deep cleaned an oven before, don’t think you’ll be able to without wasting 6 hours first try. These cleaners know more than one trick to make things look magically new!”

Others don’t want to risk harming themselves in the midst of moving out of their rentals: “Plus, you won’t lose the skin at the end of your fingers, cut yourself when taking the oven door out, and so on, which is all very common on deep cleans.”

Read also: 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Oven Clean

You won’t regret hiring professional cleaners when you see your deposit back into your bank account. Image by wayhomestudio

… EOT cleaning companies provide guaranteed results

What are the reasons for cleaning the rental up to a professional standard? Being respectful to the landlord or wishing to leave the property are both noble reasons. However, let’s be honest – most people hire professionals for the end of tenancy cleaning because the service is designed to help you get your deposit back.

Redditors know that reputable companies guarantee the cleaning results and would even return to take care of any omissions if needed:

“A professional usually has a clause that if the landlord isn’t happy, they’ll come back to rectify any issues without additional cost.”

“They’ll come in and do touch-ups if the landlord knocks something back on the cleaning.”

Some admit they initially hesitated, only to be pleasantly surprised: “I thought £300 was too much for a 2 bedroom flat, but after seeing the result, I have to say I was deeply impressed. The carpet was pristine, had a nice new smell, and the huge black mould spots behind the heavy curtains were completely eradicated… even my best efforts to clear that myself failed to make much progress. And all done in half a day. I could not do that all myself, even if spread over days.”

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You might forget to polish the handrails or dust on top of doorframes. Professional cleaners won’t. Image by 8photo

… move out cleaning professionals will go over spots you haven’t even thought of

Cleanliness is a subjective concept. A pile of dirty dishes, a layer of dust on the bookshelf, a cobweb in the corner of the ceiling – what’s okay for some is gruesome to others. And that’s okay when it comes to how you live. But when it comes to moving out, the state in which you leave the place cannot be disputed, letting agents and landlords want their property cleaned up to a professional standard. If not, deductions will be made from your deposit.

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This user had to part with a small amount of his deposit for quite a ridiculous reason: “I did forget to wipe the blinds in a room, and the estate agent deducted 15 pounds for dusty blinds, among a few other things.“

Other users share their bitter experience with strict inspectors and letting agents: “If you do it yourself, be prepared for them to try and ‘get’ you in any way possible. Like unscrew the sink drain covers to show grime beneath, a place you might easily forget.”

“They’ll skin your deposit regardless, clean it to a high standard deep clean yourself, remember the bits you didn’t think of like doorframes and things and all the weird nooks.”

In the end, many Redditors share this person’s opinion: “I never bother even trying to do it myself anymore. Learned early on the odds of missing something and ending up with a deposit deduction for a professional clean anyway were just too high.”

*We’ve taken the liberty to shorten some of the answers from Reddit to make them easier to read. However, we kept everything in context and the essence of these users’ testimonials. If you are curious about the original comments, you can check these threads:

If you are about to move out soon and need some help getting the property spick and span, dont hesitate to contact us and request a quote for end of tenancy cleaning.