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The Essential Moving Out Cleaning Checklist For Businesses

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When you’re moving out of a rented business premise, it’s essential that you ensure the property is immaculate when you leave. To successfully get your security deposit back, you’ll need to do an end of tenancy clean to leave the space in the same condition that you found it. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not used to undertaking a thorough deep clean. To help, we’ve devised a moving out cleaning checklist for businesses, so you can start cleaning effectively from top to bottom.

Cleaning Checklist When Moving Out Of A Business Rental

Get your commercial space cleaned thoroughly with our moving out cleaning checklist. Just follow each step of the cleaning checklist and tick it off when completed. Don’t forget, if you’re struggling to find time to clean or you need some help along the way, consider hiring a commercial cleaning service instead. Ready to get started? Print this list out so you can cross out each completed task.

The Kitchen

The first step on our cleaning checklist for moving out of a commercial space is the kitchen. As this is a high traffic area in any business, some parts may need more cleaning than others. For example, you may need to deep clean appliances – particularly if you have an oven. Here are a few things to ensure the kitchen is left sparkling clean. Within the kitchen, you’ll need to:
  • Wipe down all the countertops and backsplash
  • Clean the hob (if applicable)
  • Clean inside all of the kitchen cupboards
  • Wipe down the cupboard doors
  • Deep clean the oven (if applicable)
  • Clean out the refrigerator/freezer (if applicable)
  • Clean the sink and taps
  • Dust any lights or ceiling fans
  • Cleaning of any appliances, such as dishwasher, kettle, microwave

Check out our industrial commercial kitchen cleaning checklist here.

The Toilets

Every part of your office toilet needs a thorough clean. Within this space, you’ll need to:
  • Clean the showers, including taps (if applicable)
  • Clean toilets, including the toilet bowls
  • Clean the sinks and taps
  • Wipe out any cupboards
  • Wipe down any mirrors
  • Dust any light fittings
  • Use a special cleaner to polish any heated towel radiators
  • Wipe down any soap dispensers, sanitary facilities, hand towel dispensers and/or hand driers.

The Staff Room/Communal Spaces

These spaces may not have many surfaces to clean. However, dusting is recommended. Within the staff room/communal spaces, clean:
  • Hoover any upholstered furniture
  • Dust down light fittings and skirting boards
  • Dust any other surfaces that may need cleaning, such as tables, reception desks

The Meeting Rooms

Meeting rooms are similar to the staff room and communal spaces in that they may not require deep cleaning. Within the meeting rooms aim to clean:
  • Any fireplaces (if applicable)
  • Dust skirting boards and light fittings
  • Clean inside any fitted cabinets
  • Wipe down fitted cabinet doors
  • Wipe down tables
  • Hoover any upholstered furniture
  • Dust any extra surfaces

The Storage Space

If the commercial rental property has a storage space, you’ll also need to clean out this space. The storage space requires:
  • The emptying of any belongings
  • The wiping down of any shelving areas
  • The sweeping of the floors

The Offices

This is where the main part of the action happens, however most people do not rent the electrical equipment, such as computers and printers, with their rented space. So, most of your attention will be on cleaning any remaining equipment and furnishings. These cleaning tasks are required:
  • Hoover any upholstered furniture
  • Dust light fittings, ceiling fans and skirting boards
  • Wipe out any fitted cabinets and shelving units
  • Wipe down any remaining technology, such as thermostats, security controls
  • Remove all belongings from fitted cupboards and from walls

Everywhere

There are some cleaning duties that you can undertake in every space of a commercial property, including any hallways. These cleaning tasks include:
  • Remove any nails from the wall, add filler, smooth over and paint
  • Wipe down windows and blinds
  • Dust down ledges
  • Mop all hard flooring
  • Vacuum carpeted floors – a steam cleaner may also be required
  • Wipe down radiators
  • Wipe down all doors
  • Clean handles/door knobs with an antibacterial wipe
  • Clean any tiled walls
  • Remove any cobwebs

The Garden

If your commercial property has access to a garden space, it will require a quick tidy up. To restore the garden, it’s important that you:
  • Mow the lawn (if applicable)
  • Dig up any weeds, including from paved areas
  • Remove any of your belongings from outdoor space/storage
  • Brush any paving to eliminate rubbish

Check out our garden cleaning tips here.

Make Any Additional Repairs

Remember, before you leave the property to make any repairs that need doing. These may just be quick jobs, but they could affect your deposit if not completed. Consider the small things, including:
  • Painting any walls that may have been damaged
  • Patching up any holes made by picture frames or curtain rails
  • Removing any shelving that you’ve put up
  • Removing any marks or stains
  • Restoring any alterations you’ve made while renting the space

What Cleaning Products You Need

Before you move out, gather cleaning products together to ensure you have all the tools you need. Depending on the size of the premises, you may need to purchase more cleaning equipment. However, this general list will give you an idea of the products you’ll require. Remember, you can use eco-friendly cleaning products wherever possible.
  • Mop and floor cleaning solution for hard flooring
  • Broom
  • Vacuum (steam cleaner may also be required)
  • Dusting cloths
  • Anti-bacterial cleaner
  • Bathroom/kitchen cleaner
  • Baking soda
  • Anti-bacterial wipes
  • Oven cleaner
  • Stainless steel cleaner and scourer
  • Dishwasher/washing machine cleaner
  • Scrubbing sponges
  • Extra cloths

Check out our list of best carpet cleaning machines if you think your carpet requires a deeper clean.

Need Assistance With A Commercial End of Tenancy Clean? We Can Help You!

Now you’ve got your moving out of a commercial rental cleaning checklist, you can confidently get your business premise restored to how it looked when you moved in. Are you struggling with an end of tenancy clean for your business? Why not use our professional cleaning services? At Perfect Clean, we can help you get the job done professionally. Our expert cleaning company understands the best practices to use to achieve a spotless finish. Get in touch now for a free quote.

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