Prepare for apartment handover
Compare the tenancy agreement, move-in record and handover checklist agreed with management. Final cleaning removes dirt; it does not restore a lived-in apartment to new condition. Normal wear and possible damage need separate assessment. Allow time for cleaning, drying and your own final check.
Room-by-room checklist
Use this as a working checklist and add details specific to your apartment. Mark completed items and note open questions instead of assuming universal handover standards.
| Area | Checkpoints |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Appliances per manual, cupboards, worktops, sink |
| Bathroom | Basin, toilet, shower, glass, taps and grout |
| Living rooms | Clear floors, skirting, doors and reachable surfaces |
| Windows and blinds | Check safe access and care instructions |
| Ancillary rooms | Remove belongings; check agreed scope |
| Final check | Photos, open issues, keys and handover time |
Plan windows and blinds safely
Check which inside and outside surfaces are safely reachable. Frames, glass, seals and blinds may need different care. Do not stand on furniture or lean out of windows. Work that cannot be reached safely needs an appropriate external quote.
Floors and visible wear
Vacuum first and clean according to flooring care instructions. Do not soak parquet or laminate. Carpet shampooing or repairs are not automatic requirements and need material checks. Photograph remaining marks and distinguish possible dirt from damage.
Check kitchen and bathroom systematically
Plan appliances and removable parts using their manuals. Use separate cloths for kitchen and toilet. Treat limescale according to material, never mix products and do not treat existing mould as ordinary dirt. Report unexplained moisture problems to management.
Distinguish moving-out cleaning from PUTZIO’s service
This guide supports your own planning. PUTZIO does not offer moving-out or end-of-tenancy cleaning or a handover guarantee. Only routine apartment cleaning can be booked; obtain a specific quote from another provider for a handover clean.