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Move-out · move-in · between tenants

End of Tenancy Cleaning in Nairobi: Move-In and Move-Out

KejaPal Cleaners offers end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi for tenants who want their deposit back and landlords who want units ready for the next tenant. We clean empty homes from ceiling to floor, inside every cupboard and appliance, and we can clean your new home before you move in.

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  • Inspection-ready checklist for every room
  • Inside cupboards, ovens and fridges
  • Before-and-after photos on request
End of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi: cleaners wiping windows and sweeping an empty apartment

Moving out is busy enough without scrubbing an oven at midnight. Yet most landlords and agents in Nairobi inspect the house before they refund the deposit, and a greasy cooker or dusty cupboards can cost you a lot. Moving in has the opposite problem: many homes are not cleaned properly between tenants. A professional clean solves both.

This page explains what our end of tenancy cleaning covers, how long it takes, what it costs and how to time it with your move.

Cleaning

What our end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi covers

  • Kitchen. Inside and outside of every cupboard, oven, hob, extractor hood, fridge, sink, taps, tiles and grout.
  • Bathrooms. Toilets descaled, showers, baths and basins, glass, mirrors, tiles, grout and drains.
  • Bedrooms. Wardrobes inside and out, shelves, skirting boards, windowsills and light switches.
  • Living areas. Walls spot-cleaned, doors and frames washed, sockets wiped, curtain rails dusted.
  • Windows. Inside glass, frames and tracks, and outside glass where safe to reach.
  • Floors and balconies. Swept, mopped or scrubbed, including corners.
Move out cleaning Nairobi: team cleaning windows and floors in an empty flat
An empty home is faster to clean thoroughly, because nothing hides the corners.

Cleaning

Why a move-out clean helps you get your deposit back

Most tenancy agreements say the house must be returned in the same condition as at the start, apart from fair wear and tear. Dirt is not wear and tear. Therefore landlords often deduct cleaning costs from the deposit. In contrast, a documented professional clean makes such deductions hard to justify. Take dated photos of each room after the clean and keep the receipt, so you have clear evidence if there is a dispute.

Cleaning

How to time cleaning with your move

  1. Move the furniture out. First, your movers empty the home completely.
  2. Clean the empty home. Next, our cleaners start as soon as the last box leaves.
  3. Inspect. Then you and the landlord or agent walk through the clean home, ideally the same day.
  4. Hand back keys. Finally, return the keys with photos of the clean rooms for your records.

Cleaning

Move-in cleaning for your new home

Builders' dust, old grease, cockroach droppings and a previous tenant's hair in the drains are common in Nairobi rentals. So it makes sense to clean the new place before your things arrive. A move-in clean covers the same checklist and lets you unpack into clean cupboards and wardrobes. When you book both, we can clean the old home in the morning and the new home in the afternoon.

Common problems

Common problems we fix

  • Hard-water marks on taps, showers and tiles, removed with a descaler.
  • Kitchen grease on tiles, hoods and cupboard doors.
  • Mould on bathroom grout and ceilings.
  • Dusty wardrobes full of insects once the clothes are gone.
  • Marked walls, spot-cleaned where possible, although we do not repaint.

If a mark will not come off, we tell you on the day, so you can decide whether to repair or touch up the paint yourself.

Cleaning

What to do before the cleaners arrive

  • Remove all your belongings, including from cupboards and balconies.
  • Defrost and empty the fridge the day before.
  • Keep water and electricity connected until the clean is finished.
  • Tell the caretaker or guard that cleaners are coming.
  • Note any stains or marks you want special attention on.

End of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi for landlords

Landlords and property agents use our end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi between tenants. A fresh unit lets faster, because viewers notice kitchens and bathrooms first. We can clean on short notice, send before and after photos and agree regular rates for managers with several units. If a tenant leaves furniture or rubbish behind, we can arrange its removal too.

For agents managing many units, we keep a simple record of every clean: the date, the unit, the team and the photos. As a result, you always have proof of the condition a unit was in when the new tenant moved in.

Tenants, landlords and the law

Deposit rules come from your tenancy agreement and from Kenyan law on landlords and tenants. If you need to check your rights, the Kenya Law website publishes the laws that apply. In practice, most disputes are avoided when both sides walk through the home together after a professional clean and agree on its condition.

A simple inspection checklist for tenants

Before the landlord arrives, walk through the home with your move-in inventory, if you have one. First, open every cupboard and drawer, because empty storage is the first thing agents check. Next, run the taps and flush the toilets, and look under sinks for leaks. Then check walls for nail holes, scuffs and tape marks, and ask the landlord in advance how they want them handled. After that, test the cooker plates and the oven light. Finally, collect all keys, gate remotes and access cards in one envelope. A calm, organised handover leaves a good impression, and it makes a fair deposit refund far more likely.

Products and equipment

Our team brings degreasers, descalers, disinfectants, glass cleaners, scrapers, ladders, vacuums and floor scrubbers. For heavily marked kitchens and bathrooms, steam cleaning lifts dirt without harsh chemicals. As always, the team never mixes bleach with acid cleaners and keeps windows open while working.

Office move-out cleaning

Commercial leases often require a clean handover too. After the furniture leaves, our team cleans floors, kitchens, washrooms and windows, and removes dust from cable trays and ceiling grilles. As a result, the landlord's inspection goes smoothly. See our office cleaning page for regular office services.

How long end of tenancy cleaning takes

A bedsitter takes about three to four hours, while a three-bedroom house takes most of a day. Homes left very dirty take longer. Therefore we send a bigger team when time is short, for example when the agent inspects the same evening. Tell us your deadline when you book. For very large homes, we can also split the work across two days, cleaning the upper floor first and the kitchen and living areas last.

Why choose our end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi

Booking cleaners separately from movers often means waiting, delays and two schedules to manage. We work around your move and start the moment the home is empty. In addition, we follow an inspection-style checklist built around what landlords actually check. That is why tenants and landlords trust our end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi before keys change hands.

Cleaning when you cannot be there

Sometimes the tenant has already left town when the clean happens, for example after a job transfer to Mombasa or a move abroad. In that case, the caretaker or agent can let our team in. Then, when the clean is finished, we send dated photos of every room and the receipt by email or WhatsApp. You can forward them straight to the landlord, so the inspection and deposit refund carry on without you having to travel back.

Moving soon? Tell us the size of the home and your date, and we will send a fixed cleaning price.

Cleaning

Many clients combine services in one visit, which saves time and keeps one coordinator in charge. These are the services most often booked alongside this one:

  • Mattress cleaning: vacuuming, steaming and stain treatment, so we remove dust mites, odours and allergens.
  • Curtain and blind cleaning: curtains steamed on the rail or taken down for washing, plus blinds and pelmets.
  • Floor polishing: deep scrubbing and polishing of marble, terrazzo, granite, tiles, vinyl and wooden floors.
  • Car interior cleaning: seats, carpets, dashboards, glass and odours, cleaned at your home or office.
  • Fumigation and pest control: cockroaches, termites, rodents, ants and mosquitoes, treated by licensed operators with registered products.
  • Bedbug control: inspection, steaming and a two-visit treatment plan for homes, hostels, schools and hotels.
  • Disinfection and sanitisation: clean-then-disinfect treatment of high-touch points for homes, offices, schools and clinics.
  • Mould removal: black mould on grout, ceilings and walls, plus mildew in wardrobes and on leather.

See every option on our full list of cleaning services.

Why clients choose us for end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi

Clients choose us for end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi because we are clear, careful and consistent. For example, every job has a written scope, a team leader on site and a walk-through at the end. As a result, end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi with KejaPal feels simple from the first message to the final check. Furthermore, a coordinator stays with you if you want to book again.

How we agree the price of end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi

Every quote for end of tenancy cleaning in Nairobi is prepared after we have assessed the job. For example, the size of the space, its condition, access and any extras all change the work involved. Therefore we look first, quote second and agree the price with you third. Moreover, if you want to reduce the cost, we suggest practical options, such as a regular plan or combining services. Our cleaning cost guide has more detail.

Get started

Get your cleaning quote

Tell us what needs cleaning and where, and our cleaning coordinator will call you back within one working day with a free written quote and a time.

  • Clear, itemised written quote
  • Uniformed cleaners who bring their own supplies
  • A clear checklist for every room

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Frequently asked questions

Will a professional clean guarantee my deposit back?

It removes the most common reason for deductions. Landlords may still deduct for damage, so compare the home with your move-in inventory.

Can you clean on the same day as my move?

Yes. The cleaners start as soon as the home is empty, so you can hand back the keys the same evening.

Do you clean inside the oven and fridge?

Yes. The oven, hob, hood and the inside of the fridge are on our kitchen checklist.

Do I need to be there during the clean?

Someone needs to let the cleaners in and, ideally, check the home with them at the end.

Do you bring your own products?

Yes. We bring all products and equipment, including ladders and floor scrubbers.

Can you send photos after the clean?

Yes. We can send dated before and after photos for your records or for the landlord.

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