{"id":258113,"date":"2026-11-01T02:51:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.putz24.ch\/cleaning-guide\/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T02:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:51:27","slug":"end-of-tenancy-cleaning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.putz24.ch\/en\/cleaning-guide\/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Checklist: How to Hand Over Smoothly"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.p24x{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 20px 56px;color:#1f2933;line-height:1.6;font-size:16px}.p24x h1{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px);line-height:1.15;margin:8px 0 16px;color:#111827}.p24x h2{font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,28px);margin:40px 0 14px;color:#111827}.p24x h3{font-size:18px;margin:0 0 6px;color:#111827}.p24x .p24x-crumb{font-size:13px;color:#6b7280}.p24x .p24x-crumb a{color:#6b7280}.p24x .p24x-lead,.p24x .p24a-lead{font-size:18px;color:#374151;max-width:780px}.p24x .p24x-btn,.p24x .p24a-btn{display:inline-block;background:#00a816;color:#fff!important;font-weight:700;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;margin:8px 10px 0 0}.p24x .p24x-btn.sec{background:#fff;color:#00a816!important;border:2px solid #00a816}.p24x .p24x-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:10px}.p24x .p24x-card{background:#f6f9f6;border:1px solid #e3ece3;border-radius:14px;padding:18px}.p24x ul.p24x-check{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;columns:2 280px}.p24x ul.p24x-check li{padding:4px 0 4px 26px;position:relative;break-inside:avoid}.p24x ul.p24x-check li:before{content:\"\u2713\";position:absolute;left:0;color:#00a816;font-weight:700}.p24x ol.p24x-steps{counter-reset:s;list-style:none;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:14px}.p24x ol.p24x-steps li{counter-increment:s;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:16px}.p24x ol.p24x-steps li:before{content:counter(s);display:inline-flex;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:#00a816;color:#fff;font-weight:700;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:8px}.p24x .p24x-cities{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;list-style:none;padding:0}.p24x .p24x-cities a{display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;background:#f9fafb;color:#111827;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px}.p24x .p24x-cities a:hover{border-color:#00a816}.p24x details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 16px;margin:8px 0;background:#fff}.p24x summary{font-weight:700;cursor:pointer}.p24x .p24a-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0;font-size:15px}.p24x .p24a-table th,.p24x .p24a-table td{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:9px 8px;text-align:left}.p24x .p24a-table th{background:#f6f9f6}.p24x .p24a-note{font-size:13px;color:#6b7280}.p24x .p24a-cta,.p24x .p24x-cta{background:#effaf0;border:1px solid #c9ecce;border-radius:16px;padding:20px 22px;margin:32px 0}.p24x .p24a-cta p{margin:0 0 6px}.p24x a{color:#00a816}@media(max-width:600px){.p24x{padding:20px 16px 40px}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"p24x\">\n<div class=\"p24x-crumb\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a> \u203a <a href=\"\/en\/cleaning-guide\/\">Cleaning guide<\/a> \u203a End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Checklist: How to Hand Over Smoothly<\/div>\n<h1>End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Checklist: How to Hand Over Smoothly<\/h1>\n<p class=\"p24a-note\">Guide \u00b7 Updated November 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"p24a-lead\">When you hand back an apartment, the property management checks everything closely. Anyone who forgets the oven, window frames or blinds often has to clean again or pay for a third party to do it. This checklist helps you keep track of everything.<\/p>\n<h2>Kitchen<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Oven inside and out, including trays, racks and door seal<\/li>\n<li>Extractor hood: clean or replace the grille and grease filter<\/li>\n<li>Defrost and clean the fridge and freezer, leave the doors open<\/li>\n<li>Hob and sink, descale the taps<\/li>\n<li>All cupboards and drawers inside and out<\/li>\n<li>Dishwasher, including the filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bathroom and toilet<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Descale washbasin, shower, bath and toilet<\/li>\n<li>Remove limescale from grout, taps and shower screen<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom cabinet inside and out<\/li>\n<li>Clean drains and traps<\/li>\n<li>Dust the ventilation grilles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Windows and blinds<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Glass inside and out, streak-free<\/li>\n<li>Frames, rebates and windowsills<\/li>\n<li>Blinds, roller shutters and slats<\/li>\n<li>Balcony and patio doors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Living areas and floors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Floors according to type: parquet with a barely damp mop, tiles wet, carpets shampooed if required<\/li>\n<li>Skirting boards, doors, door frames and handles<\/li>\n<li>Light switches, sockets and radiators<\/li>\n<li>Built-in wardrobes inside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Storage rooms and outdoor areas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cellar and attic compartments swept clean<\/li>\n<li>Balcony, patio and letterbox<\/li>\n<li>Garage or bike parking space, if rented<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common pitfalls<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limescale:<\/strong> In many regions the water is hard. Limescale on taps and shower screens is the most common reason for having to clean again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grease filters:<\/strong> Property managers almost always check the extractor hood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blinds:<\/strong> They are often forgotten and take a lot of time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timing:<\/strong> Schedule the cleaning only after the furniture has been moved out, ideally the day before the handover inspection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>End-of-tenancy cleaning with handover guarantee<\/h2>\n<p>If you leave the end-of-tenancy cleaning to us, Putz24 takes care of every point on this list at a <strong>fixed price based on the size of the apartment<\/strong>. With the optional <strong>handover guarantee (CHF 250)<\/strong>, we re-clean free of charge if the property management raises any complaints at the handover inspection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p24a-cta\">\n<p><strong>Calculate the fixed price for your end-of-tenancy cleaning.<\/strong> Enter rooms, bathrooms and windows and see the price instantly.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"p24a-btn\" href=\"\/en\/price-configurator-for-final-cleaning\/\">Calculate end-of-tenancy cleaning<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Further reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/final-cleaning\/\">End-of-tenancy cleaning with handover guarantee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/window-cleaning\/\">Window cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/apartment-cleaning\/\">Apartment cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>What does end-of-tenancy cleaning include?<\/summary>\n<p>The kitchen including oven, extractor hood and fridge, a descaled bathroom and toilet, windows with frames and blinds, all floors, the inside of cupboards, plus cellar, attic and balcony.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>When should the end-of-tenancy cleaning take place?<\/summary>\n<p>After the furniture has been moved out, ideally the day before the handover inspection.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What is a handover guarantee?<\/summary>\n<p>With Putz24&#8217;s optional handover guarantee (CHF 250), we re-clean free of charge if the property management raises any complaints at the handover inspection.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does end-of-tenancy cleaning include?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The kitchen including oven, extractor hood and fridge, a descaled bathroom and toilet, windows with frames and blinds, all floors, the inside of cupboards, plus cellar, attic and balcony.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When should the end-of-tenancy cleaning take place?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"After the furniture has been moved out, ideally the day before the handover inspection.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a handover guarantee?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"With Putz24\\u0027s optional handover guarantee (CHF 250), we re-clean free of charge if the property management raises any complaints at the handover inspection.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u203a Cleaning guide \u203a End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Checklist: How to Hand Over Smoothly End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Checklist: How to Hand Over Smoothly Guide \u00b7 Updated November 2026 When you hand back an apartment, the property management checks everything closely. 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