This page contains guidance on the best way to clean to help ensure that you do not incur any cleaning charges when you move out of halls of residence.

 

Bedroom:

  • Remove all rubbish, empty bin and clean inside and out
  • Ensure the floor is clean and carpet vacuumed
  • Wipe down all surfaces thoroughly including desk, bookcase, wardrobes (inside, outside and top), windowsills and skirting boards
  • Wipe down all furniture with a clean damp cloth
  • Wipe mirror clean and leave smudge free
  • Remove all personal belongings and leave room clean and empty.

 

En suite/shared shower room:

  • Remove all rubbish, empty bin and clean inside and out
  • Clean washbasin inside and out
  • Clean toilet inside and out
  • Clean shower tray
  • Clean out soap dish
  • Wipe down all tiles using a bathroom cleaner
  • Wipe down all surfaces
  • Mop floor
  • Clean shower door/wash shower curtain.

 

Kitchen/lounge area:

  • Remove boxes and personal belongings
  • Remove all rubbish, empty bin and clean inside and out
  • Empty cupboards and thoroughly clean inside and out, ensuring all grease marks are removed (especially the front of the doors)
  • Wipe down all surfaces thoroughly including worktops, coffee table, all furniture, skirting boards and windowsills
  • Clean microwave inside and out
  • Defrost the fridge and freezer and clean them inside and out
  • Remove grease and clean the cooker/oven thoroughly including the grill pan, oven shelves, oven door, hob and rings (you will need to purchase a specialist oven cleaner to achieve a satisfactory result)
  • Wipe down the breakfast bar and bar stools
  • Vacuum lounge furniture to remove any fluff and then wipe down with a clean damp cloth
  • Vacuum the floor
  • Mop the floor in the kitchen area.

 

Returning keys:

All keys must be returned to reception staff by the end of your contract or you will be charged the cost of replacing the lock.