Start with the property fully reset.
Move-in cleaning for London homes and rental properties before belongings arrive — with attention to kitchens, bathrooms, fittings, surfaces and the areas you want clean before occupation.
The easiest time to reach the property is before it fills up.
The cleanest handover window is after repairs and decorating are complete but before furniture and boxes arrive. Empty access exposes cupboard interiors, appliance seals, sanitary fittings, edges and contact points that are harder to reach once occupied.
Before belongings arrive
Vacant access lets the team reach skirtings, floors, cupboard interiors and fittings without working around boxes or newly placed furniture.
After previous occupation
A property can be visually presentable yet still carry grease, scale, crumbs, dust and residue inside the areas the new occupier will use first.
Before a new tenancy
Landlords and agents can use the service to create a cleaner starting point before the next occupier moves in.
Focus on what you will touch, use and notice first.
Confirm the property condition, furnishing and the interiors you want opened and cleaned. Cupboards, ovens, fridges and other appliances should appear explicitly in the brief rather than be assumed.
Clean after messy work, before the move.
Schedule the clean after decorating, snagging, repairs and dusty installations, then protect the gap before removals arrive. If trades must return, tell us so the order of work can be planned realistically.
Same property, different purpose.
An end-of-tenancy clean is structured around closing out an occupation and preparing for inspection or handover. A move-in clean is structured around the person or tenancy about to begin.
Sometimes the practical scope overlaps, but the reason for the clean changes which details matter most. Start with what happens next at the property.
Compare all Tidy Hub services →Useful answers before you book.
Should I book before or after furniture arrives?
Where possible, cleaning before the main move gives better access. If furniture is already present, tell us so the scope reflects the actual property.
Can cupboards and appliances be included?
They can be part of the agreed brief. Specify the cupboards and appliance interiors you want included when requesting the quote.
What if builders or decorators have just finished?
If fine construction dust and work residues are the main issue, start with post-renovation cleaning.
What should I send for a quote?
Send the postcode, property size, move-in date, occupied or vacant status, current photos, access and parking details, plus any cupboard, oven, appliance or carpet requirements.
A clean beginning for the next occupant.
Move-in cleaning is about removing the traces of what came before and preparing kitchens, bathrooms and living areas for immediate use.
Tell us when the property needs to be ready and what matters most to you.
We’ll use the property details to shape a clearer move-in brief and tailored quote.