By End of tenancy cleaning in Amsterdam is a deep, top-to-bottom clean carried out when a tenant moves out, designed to return a rental home to the same standard it was in at the start of the lease so that the tenant can hand back the keys with minimal disputes and maximise the chance of getting the deposit back.
In Amsterdam’s tight rental market, landlords and agencies often expect a professional-level finish, which has led to a strong local market for specialist move‑out cleaning services.
What it includes
End of tenancy cleaning goes well beyond normal weekly cleaning and targets every room, surface and fixture. Typical service packages in Amsterdam cover:
- Deep kitchen cleaning, including cupboards inside and out, worktops, tiles, sinks and usually the oven, hob and extractor.
- Thorough bathroom and toilet descaling and disinfection, paying attention to limescale, mould and grout.
- Living areas and bedrooms dusted, wiped and vacuumed, including skirting boards, light switches, door frames and often interior windows.
- Floors are vacuumed and mopped throughout, with optional extras such as carpet and upholstery cleaning when required by the landlord.
Why it matters in Amsterdam
Local tenancy agreements frequently specify that a property must be handed back in “good” or “original” condition, which in practice means visibly clean and free of grease, limescale, heavy dust and obvious wear‑related dirt. If the landlord or property manager considers the home insufficiently clean, they may arrange cleaning themselves and deduct the cost from the deposit, which in Amsterdam can easily run to several hundred or even thousands of euros.
Because moving within or out of Amsterdam is already logistically demanding, many tenants choose specialist end-of-tenancy cleaners who know local expectations and inspection standards. Professional companies advertise fixed or starting prices for end‑of‑tenancy packages and emphasise “landlord‑approved” or “inspection‑ready” results, aiming to reduce the risk of disputes at the check‑out appointment.
Typical prices and timing
Costs depend mainly on the size and condition of the property, as well as any extras such as carpet, upholstery or exterior window cleaning. Guides for the Netherlands suggest that studio and small one‑bedroom apartments can start from around a couple of hundred euros, while larger homes can reach several hundred euros more when a full deep clean is required.
A professional team generally needs several hours for a flat, and an entire day or more for bigger houses, though Amsterdam firms often send multiple cleaners so that work is finished within half a day where possible.
DIY versus professional services
Tenants are usually allowed to do their own cleaning as long as the result meets the cleanliness standard described in the contract and documented in the original check‑in report.
Doing it yourself can save money, but it requires time, strong cleaning products and a detailed checklist to ensure that appliances, inside of cupboards, bathroom grout, windowsills and other commonly missed areas are not overlooked.
Professional Amsterdam cleaning companies market themselves on convenience, experience with local rental inspections and the ability to take over the entire task while the tenant focuses on packing and administration.
When choosing a provider, tenants are usually advised to confirm what is included in the base price, ask about any guarantees if the landlord is not satisfied, and book at least a week or two before the move‑out date to secure a suitable time slot.
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