A thorough clean when you leave a rental protects your deposit and keeps the relationship with the owner good. It is easier with a list.
Agree what counts as clean
Read your rental contract and, if you can, ask the owner or the agency what they expect. Note anything already marked at the start of the tenancy so it is not confused with dirt.
Room by room
- Kitchen: inside the oven, hob, extractor hood, fridge and freezer (defrosted and wiped), cupboards inside and out, sink and taps.
- Bathrooms: limescale on taps, shower and glass, toilet, grout, mirrors, extractor fan.
- Bedrooms and living areas: wardrobes inside, skirting boards, doors and handles, light switches, dust on shelves and window ledges.
- Windows and shutters: glass inside and out where reachable, tracks and frames.
- Floors: vacuum and mop, or specific treatment for tiles and wooden floors.
- Terrace and balcony: sweep, wash floor, wipe railings and outdoor furniture left by the owner.
Extras to mention
Say if you also want carpets or upholstery cleaned (upholstery and textile cleaning), or if walls need touch-up paint (painter in Marbella).
Describe the home in your request
Give the size, the number of bathrooms, the date and time you hand back the keys and how access works. Photos of the heaviest dirt (oven, shower) help the professional plan the time and bring the right products.
Check the result
Walk through with your list, preferably with the professional, before handing back the keys. If something was missed, say so in the chat. Take photos of every room once done: they are useful if there is a dispute about the deposit.
Where to book
See home cleaning in Marbella, in Torremolinos or in Fuengirola. Our guide to choosing a cleaner has more tips.