{"id":1428,"date":"2020-10-26T03:22:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T03:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housekeeping.sg\/?p=1428"},"modified":"2022-10-18T14:15:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T06:15:47","slug":"5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home\/","title":{"rendered":"5 post-tenancy cleaning tips for housekeeping in Singapore for a spotless home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moving home is always exciting, but what\u2019s less fun is post-tenancy cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Most tenancy agreements around the world often tell you how the property should be left when you\u2019re moving out. In Singapore, it\u2019s no different.<\/p>\n<p>And the last thing you\u2019ll want is an additional bill for property fixtures.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure how to get started with post-tenancy cleaning? Read on to find out.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home\/#Make_post-tenancy_cleaning_a_breeze_with_these_5_tips\" title=\"Make post-tenancy cleaning a breeze with these 5 tips\">Make post-tenancy cleaning a breeze with these 5 tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home\/#1_Cook_frequently_Start_with_the_Kitchen\" title=\"1. Cook frequently? Start with the Kitchen.\">1. Cook frequently? Start with the Kitchen.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home\/#2_Thoroughly_wipe_down_your_bathroom\" title=\"2. Thoroughly wipe down your bathroom\">2. Thoroughly wipe down your bathroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home\/#3_Keep_the_greens_pristine\" title=\"3. Keep the greens pristine\">3. Keep the greens pristine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home\/#4_Leave_the_living_room_for_last\" title=\"4. Leave the living room for last \">4. Leave the living room for last <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home\/#5_Consider_a_professional_cleaning_service\" title=\"\n5. Consider a professional cleaning service \">\n5. Consider a professional cleaning service <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/5-post-tenancy-cleaning-tips-for-housekeeping-in-singapore-for-a-spotless-home\/#Take_the_stress_out_of_post-tenancy_cleaning_with_us\" title=\"Take the stress out of post-tenancy cleaning with us\">Take the stress out of post-tenancy cleaning with us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_post-tenancy_cleaning_a_breeze_with_these_5_tips\"><\/span><strong>Make post-tenancy cleaning a breeze with these 5 tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cook_frequently_Start_with_the_Kitchen\"><\/span><strong>1. Cook frequently? Start with the Kitchen.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1430\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1430\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/housekeeping.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/post-tenancy-cleaning-1-1.jpg?resize=640%2C422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"422\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many places in the kitchen experience frequent contact.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile the kitchen is often much smaller than the living room, lots of spaces in the kitchen receive more frequent contact.<br \/>\nAnd with frequent contact, comes even more dust and dirt.<\/p>\n<p>To give your kitchen a thorough cleaning, you should first remove everything from cupboards and shelves.<\/p>\n<p>Remove crumbs and other debris with a microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner to avoid triggering allergies.<\/p>\n<p>For stoves and ovens, you may need stronger cleaning agents depending on how much and how old the accumulated grime is.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about kitchen appliances too. Be sure to clean out the refrigerator and leave the doors open to prevent mold from growing after switching off the main.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Thoroughly_wipe_down_your_bathroom\"><\/span><strong>2. Thoroughly wipe down your bathroom<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1431\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1431\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/housekeeping.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/post-tenancy-cleaning-2.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Check for blockage and remove stain marks in your bathroom.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Just like the kitchen, there\u2019re lots of spots to watch out for when cleaning the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to checking plug holes and drains for blockage, be sure to also wipe off stain marks from your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sink<\/li>\n<li>Bathtub<\/li>\n<li>Floor tiles<\/li>\n<li>Bath mirror<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to make sure that there\u2019re no traces of mould or limescale on metallic surfaces like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taps<\/li>\n<li>Showerheads<\/li>\n<li>Drain gates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consistently wiping down bathroom walls and floors after every shower can help make your post-tenancy cleaning a lot easier.<\/p>\n<p>If your bathroom comes equipped with a ventilation fan, keeping it switched on will make thorough cleaning a breeze too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Keep_the_greens_pristine\"><\/span><strong>3. Keep the greens pristine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1432\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1432\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/housekeeping.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/post-tenancy-cleaning-3.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Have a garden or lawn? Don&#8217;t leave it neglected.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>If the property features a garden or lawn, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll need to maintain it as part of your tenancy agreement.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule of thumb, you should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sweep up all fallen leaves and twigs<\/li>\n<li>Maintain flower beds<\/li>\n<li>Mow lawns to prevent weeds or overgrown grass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/housekeeping.sg\/5-tips-for-preventing-mosquitos-from-breeding-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 tips for preventing mosquitos from breeding at home\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Leave_the_living_room_for_last\"><\/span><strong>4. Leave the living room for last <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/housekeeping.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/post-tenancy-cleaning-4.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/h3>\n<p>During your post-tenancy clean-up, you\u2019ll have to frequently pass the living room to get to other parts of the property.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s tempting to start with the living room first because of its size, you\u2019ll also need to do more rounds of cleaning each time you accidentally bring more dirt and dust over.<\/p>\n<p>After all other parts of the property have been cleaned, you\u2019ll want to start cleaning the living room by giving it a thorough vacuum first.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid triggering any allergies, use a vacuum cleaner instead of a broom.<\/p>\n<p>When wiping down surfaces in your living room, stick to microfiber cloths too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/housekeeping.sg\/5-spring-cleaning-tips-for-avoiding-allergies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 spring cleaning tips for avoiding allergies<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Consider_a_professional_cleaning_service\"><\/span>\n<strong>5. Consider a professional cleaning service <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1434\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1434\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/housekeeping.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/post-tenancy-cleaning-5.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Too much work? Leave the cleaning to the professionals.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Post-tenancy cleaning can be an exhausting affair.<\/p>\n<p>Some aspects of the property may also require special care too.<\/p>\n<p>Delicate upholstery and furniture like curtains, carpets, and rugs are often not machine-washable and require dry or steam cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Even something as simple as using the wrong washing agent can cause damage to fabric like bedsheets and pillowcases.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid unnecessary trouble, you should leave these aspects of the property to cleaning professionals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_the_stress_out_of_post-tenancy_cleaning_with_us\"><\/span><strong>Take the stress out of post-tenancy cleaning with us<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Getting ready to head home takes up a lot of your time and energy.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, having to take care of post-tenancy cleaning only adds to an unnecessary headache.<\/p>\n<p>For a smooth, effortless post-tenancy cleaning experience, all you need is Housekeeping\u2019s professional move-out cleaning services.<\/p>\n<p>With thorough cleaning, vacuuming, and mopping services, no stain gets left behind.<\/p>\n<p>Specialized chemical cleaning also ensures tough spots like kitchen stoves and toilets are thoroughly cleaned.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your homecoming with peace of mind together with us. <a href=\"https:\/\/housekeeping.sg\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reach out<\/a> for a consultation today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving home is always exciting, but what\u2019s less fun is post-tenancy cleaning. 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