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End of Tenancy Cleaning vs Deep Clean

They sound similar — but choosing the wrong one could cost you your deposit. Here's exactly what each covers.

The short answer

If you are moving out of a rental property, you need an end of tenancy clean — not a deep clean. End of tenancy cleaning is specifically designed to meet the standard letting agents and inventory clerks check against. A deep clean is for homeowners who want their property thoroughly cleaned but are not subject to a checkout inspection.

Side by side comparison

End of Tenancy Clean

For tenants moving out of a rental

  • Meets letting agent and inventory clerk standard
  • Free re-clean guarantee if checkout fails
  • Inside all cupboards, drawers, and appliances
  • Full oven deep clean included as standard
  • Bathroom descaled and sanitised
  • Skirting boards, door frames, and light switches
  • Inside all windows cleaned
  • Backed by a deposit-return guarantee

From £227

Deep Clean

For homeowners wanting a thorough reset

  • Top-to-bottom intensive clean for lived-in homes
  • Oven, fridge, and inside appliances cleaned
  • Inside cupboards and wardrobes
  • Bathroom descaled and scrubbed
  • Skirting boards and fixtures cleaned
  • All floors vacuumed and mopped
  • Not designed to meet agent checkout standard
  • No re-clean guarantee for inventory purposes

From £182

Why the distinction matters for your deposit

Letting agents and inventory clerks are not checking whether your home is clean in a general sense — they are checking it against the condition recorded at move-in. A standard deep clean, however thorough, is not designed with that standard in mind. An end of tenancy clean is.

The practical difference is the re-clean guarantee. When you book an end of tenancy clean with Scrubbr, if your landlord or letting agent raises a written cleaning complaint within 48 hours of your checkout inspection, we return and re-clean the affected areas at no charge. A deep clean does not include this.

If you are moving out of a rental in Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, or anywhere across South West London, always book an end of tenancy clean rather than a deep clean.

When a deep clean is the right choice

  • Moving into a new home and want it thoroughly cleaned before unpacking
  • Seasonal spring clean for a property you own
  • Your home hasn't been professionally cleaned in 6+ months
  • Pre-sale refresh before listing a property
  • After a party or large gathering

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