Brighton Landlord Cleaning Checklist (2026)
A practical, room-by-room cleaning checklist landlords and letting agents in Brighton expect at every check-in and check-out.
Why a documented checklist matters
A documented inventory cleaning standard protects landlords on every front: it makes deductions easier to evidence, sets clear expectations with tenants, and helps your cleaner deliver the same standard every changeover.
This is the same checklist Sussex Cleaning Company runs against on every Brighton end-of-tenancy job.
Kitchen — inventory standard
- Oven (interior, racks, glass), hob, extractor filters
- Fridge and freezer defrosted, seals and shelves wiped
- Dishwasher and microwave interior detail
- All cupboards inside and out, including handles
- Splashbacks, tile grout, taps polished
- Floor washed and edges detailed
Bathroom — inventory standard
- Limescale removed from glass, taps, tiles
- Grout deep scrub and brightening
- Toilet, basin, bath/shower polished
- Mirrors streak-free
- Floor sanitised; grouting brightened
- Fan vents and extractors dusted
Communal & living areas — inventory standard
- Carpets vacuumed; hard floors mopped
- Skirting, switches, sockets, door frames wiped
- Internal windows, sills and frames
- Radiators top and inside cleaned
- Light fittings, picture rails dusted
- Walls spot-cleaned where appropriate
Frequently asked
Can landlords charge tenants for cleaning?
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Yes — if the standard at check-out is below the documented standard at check-in, landlords can charge a reasonable, evidenced cost to bring it back to that standard.
Do you offer landlord retainers?
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Yes — we work directly with Brighton and Hove landlords on rolling retainers for end-of-tenancy and changeover work, with a single point of contact for scheduling.
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