End-of-tenancy or handover cleaning (opleveringsschoonmaak) is a thorough clean of an empty home or business premises, so it is ready to be handed over to the landlord, buyer or next user. The difference from regular cleaning: everything is empty, so the spots behind and under furniture are covered too.
What does it usually include?
- Kitchen: cupboards inside and out, worktop, hob, extractor hood and any built-in appliances.
- Bathroom and toilet: toilet, shower, bath, washbasin, tiles and taps, including limescale.
- Windows, sills, doors, frames and skirting boards.
- Floors: vacuumed and mopped, including corners and cupboards.
- Switches, sockets and radiators.
What does the landlord expect?
That is in the rental contract or inspection report. “Broom-clean” (bezemschoon) sets a lower bar than “clean and tidy”. If in doubt, ask during the pre-inspection so you don’t do too little or more than necessary.
When should you plan the cleaning?
Always last, after the clearance and any small repairs. If you clean first and then move furniture or fill holes, you have to start again. Ideally plan the cleaning one or two days before the final inspection.
Business premises
For offices and commercial spaces, the lease often contains agreements about floors, suspended ceilings and sanitary facilities. Make sure the cleaning matches those agreements.
How PANAN helps
PANAN provides handover cleaning for homes, offices and business premises in Maastricht, South Limburg and the Belgian border region. If you like, we combine it with the clearance and small repairs, so everything is ready for handover in one schedule.