Deep Cleaning for Desperate Landlords.
You provide the house in Cambridge; we provide the hazmat-level HMO cleaning required to keep it standing. For HMOs across Cambridgeshire that have been ‘well lived in’, we bring serious kit, thick gloves and a sense of humour, transforming war zones back into welcoming shared homes.
Common HMO Problems We Solve in Cambridge
Most Cambridge HMO landlords come to us after running into the same issues: messy communal areas, arguments about chores, failed inspections or properties that simply don’t photograph well enough to attract better tenants. Our job is to remove those problems for good.
Messy Communal Kitchens
We keep shared kitchens usable and hygienic even with heavy student or professional use.
Inspection Panics
Regular checklists and deep cleans mean your Cambridge property is always inspection‑ready.
Tenant Complaints
Neutral, professional cleaning reduces arguments about who should be doing what.
Slow Turnarounds
Fast end‑of‑tenancy cleans help you re‑let rooms in Cambridge without long void periods.
Why Professional HMO Cleaning is Essential in Cambridge
HMO properties in Cambridge require consistent attention to meet strict council licensing standards. You provide the house in Cambridge; we provide the hazmat-level HMO cleaning required to keep it standing. For HMOs across Cambridgeshire that have been ‘well lived in’, we bring serious kit, thick gloves and a sense of humour, transforming war zones back into welcoming shared homes.
Tenant Satisfaction
Clean communal areas lead to longer tenancies.
Inventory Checks
We verify room contents during the clean.
Fully Insured
Complete liability cover for Cambridge landlords.
HMO & Student Housing in Cambridge
Cambridge has a strong demand for shared housing and student accommodation, with many properties operating as licensed HMOs serving tenants who study or work around Cambridgeshire. Landlords here often deal with high tenant turnover, heavy use of communal kitchens and bathrooms, and regular council inspections focused on hygiene standards.
We work with HMO landlords, letting agents and investors across Cambridge to keep properties ready for viewings, check‑outs and visits from local authority officers. Whether your shared house is close to the town centre, near major transport routes or in popular residential streets, we tailor our cleaning schedule to match the level of footfall and the type of tenants living there.
Comprehensive HMO Cleaning Solutions in Cambridge
Tailored cleaning services designed specifically for multi-occupancy properties in Cambridge and throughout Cambridgeshire, ensuring all communal areas meet the highest standards.
Common Area Maintenance
Regular cleaning of hallways, stairs, lounges, and shared spaces in Cambridge to maintain a welcoming environment for all tenants.
Communal Kitchen Cleaning
Deep cleaning of shared kitchens in Cambridge HMOs including appliances, surfaces, floors, and waste management areas.
Bathroom & Shower Room
Thorough sanitization of shared bathrooms in Cambridge, preventing mold, limescale, and ensuring hygiene standards for Cambridgeshire properties.
End of Tenancy Deep Clean
Comprehensive room turnaround cleaning between tenants in Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire, ensuring properties are move-in ready.
External Areas & Bin Stores
Maintain gardens, bin storage areas, and external communal spaces in Cambridge to meet local and Cambridgeshire council requirements.
Emergency Response Cleaning
24/7 availability for urgent cleaning needs, spillages, or unexpected inspection preparations in Cambridge.
Meeting HMO Compliance Standards in Cambridge
We understand the specific requirements for HMO properties in Cambridge and ensure your property meets all local authority standards across Cambridgeshire.
Fire Safety
Keep escape routes clear and fire doors functional in Cambridge
Housing Standards
Meet HHSRS requirements for cleanliness in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
Inspection Ready
Always prepared for Cambridge and Cambridgeshire council inspections
Documentation
Full cleaning records for Cambridge compliance proof
Property Types We Service in Cambridge
Experienced in cleaning all types of multi-occupancy properties across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area.
Student Accommodation
University halls and private student housing in Cambridge
Professional House Shares
Young professional shared properties in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
Large HMOs
Cambridge properties with 5+ tenants requiring licensing
Converted Properties
Houses converted into multiple bedsits in Cambridge
Supported Living
Assisted living and care properties throughout Cambridgeshire
Co-Living Spaces
Modern co-living developments in Cambridge
Communal Area Transformation in Cambridge
Revitalize your HMO properties with our deep cleaning for shared spaces. From refreshing communal lounges to sanitizing kitchens, we ensure a clean, comfortable, and hygienic living environment for tenants in Cambridge.
Our HMO Cleaning Process for Cambridge
We follow a structured, step-by-step HMO cleaning process that has been designed specifically for multi-tenancy and student properties in Cambridge and across the wider Cambridgeshire region. By combining a detailed initial assessment, a bespoke cleaning rota, trained DBS-checked cleaners and clear reporting, we make sure your shared house or licensed HMO is consistently clean, compliant and ready for inspections. This means fewer complaints from tenants, less stress for you as a landlord or agent, and a property that always looks ready for the next viewing or move-in date.
Property Assessment
We begin with a thorough property assessment of your Cambridge HMO, walking through all communal areas, kitchens, bathrooms, stairwells and high-traffic zones. During this visit we identify hygiene hotspots, current problem areas, council licensing expectations and any Health and Safety or HHSRS requirements that apply in Cambridgeshire. This allows us to build a cleaning plan that reflects how your tenants actually live in the space, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Cleaning Schedule & Rota
Next, we design a clear cleaning rota tailored to your Cambridge tenants and the way your HMO operates, choosing the right frequency for kitchens, bathrooms and shared lounges. We agree visit times that minimise disruption, fit around work or university hours, and still allow us to keep standards consistent across Cambridgeshire. This schedule is documented so you can show inspectors exactly how your property is being maintained week after week.
Professional HMO Cleaning Service
Our DBS-checked cleaners then carry out the routine HMO cleaning in Cambridge, following detailed checklists created during the assessment stage. They focus on high-risk hygiene points such as bathrooms, cooking areas, fridges, floors, banisters and door handles, using professional, COSHH-compliant products approved for multi-occupancy properties across Cambridgeshire. The result is a visibly cleaner, fresher and safer environment for every tenant.
Quality Checks & Reporting
After each visit, we complete quality checks and, where required, provide photographic evidence and notes for your records in Cambridge. This gives you a clear audit trail demonstrating regular HMO cleaning for council inspections, deposit disputes and insurance purposes. We also flag any maintenance or damage issues we notice, helping landlords and agents across Cambridgeshire stay on top of small problems before they turn into expensive repairs.
HMO Cleaning Checklist – Cambridge Landlords
Here’s a simplified version of the checklist our teams follow when cleaning HMOs in Cambridge. We adapt this to suit each property, but these are the core tasks your council expects to see done regularly.
Daily / Weekly Essentials
• Empty and re‑line communal bins
• Wipe kitchen worktops and tables
• Mop kitchen and hallway floors
• Disinfect bathroom sinks, toilets and taps
• Check for rubbish or obstruction in fire escape routes
Weekly / Fortnightly Tasks
• Clean microwave, hob and splashbacks
• Wipe cupboard doors and appliance fronts
• Vacuum stairs and landings
• Dust skirting boards and high‑touch ledges
• Clean mirrors and internal glass panels
Monthly / Termly Deep Clean
• Degrease extractor fans and filters
• Descale shower screens and tiles
• Clean behind and under movable appliances
• Spot‑clean walls and doors
• Treat carpets in heavy traffic areas
Inspection Prep for Cambridge
• Ensure escape routes are clear and signed
• Check communal notice boards are up to date
• Remove any accumulated bulk waste
• Provide cleaning records and photo evidence
• Flag maintenance issues to the landlord or agent
HMO Kitchen Restoration in Cambridge
Restore the heart of your shared property. Our intensive kitchen deep cleans tackle grease, grime, and appliance hygiene, ensuring a safe and spotless cooking environment for your Cambridge tenants.
What's Included in Our Cambridge HMO Service
Our Cambridge HMO cleaning service is designed to cover every essential area of your shared property, not just the obvious surfaces. We focus on the high-traffic spaces, touch points and communal zones that matter most for hygiene, tenant satisfaction and HMO compliance across Cambridgeshire. By applying a structured, room-by-room checklist on every visit, we make sure nothing is missed – from entrance mats and stair rails to bathrooms, kitchens, lounges and external bin stores – so your property always looks cared for and ready for inspections or new tenants.
Entrance & Hallways
Door mats, floors, walls, skirting boards, light switches, door handles, post areas, notice boards and stairwells are cleaned in detail throughout your Cambridge HMO. We vacuum or mop all walkways, remove cobwebs, wipe down handrails and ensure entrances look bright and welcoming, helping you present a professional first impression to tenants, visitors and inspectors across Cambridgeshire.
Shared Kitchens
Deep cleaning of ovens, hobs, extractor hoods, fridge/freezers, microwaves, sinks, worktops and cupboard fronts for Cambridge properties. We degrease cooking areas, remove food spills, clean inside key appliances as agreed and sanitise preparation surfaces, helping control odours and bacteria in one of the most heavily used rooms in any HMO across Cambridgeshire.
Communal Bathrooms
Toilet disinfection, shower and bath scrubbing, descaling of screens and tiles, sink and tap polishing, mirror cleaning, floor mopping and ventilation grille cleaning in Cambridge. We focus on limescale, mould, soap scum and high-touch areas so that shared bathrooms in your HMO stay hygienic, fresh-smelling and up to inspection standards throughout Cambridgeshire.
Living Areas & Lounges
We vacuum carpets, mop hard floors, dust all reachable surfaces, wipe coffee tables, clean internal windows, empty bins and sanitise common touch points in shared living rooms across Cambridge. Sofas and soft furnishings are refreshed as agreed, helping to create a comfortable, presentable communal space that tenants across Cambridgeshire actually want to spend time in.
Laundry & Utility Rooms
Washing machine and dryer exteriors are wiped, detergent drawers are cleaned where required, lint traps are cleared, floors are mopped and surrounding surfaces are sanitised for HMOs across Cambridgeshire. By keeping these practical areas tidy and hygienic in your Cambridge property, we help prevent unpleasant smells, blocked filters and build-up of dust or detergent residues.
External & Bin Store Areas
Bin store management, bag rotation, basic litter picking, pathway sweeping, garden tidying and smoking area maintenance in Cambridge. We help keep the outside of your HMO looking as professional as the inside, reducing complaints from neighbours, improving kerb appeal for new tenants and supporting overall compliance expectations for shared properties across Cambridgeshire.
HMO Cleaning Prices in Cambridge
Every HMO in Cambridge is different, but most landlords fall into a few clear price bands. We’ll always confirm a fixed quote after a quick assessment, but these guide prices help you budget.
Small HMO (3–4 tenants)
Weekly communal clean of kitchen, bathroom(s) and hallways in Cambridge.
From £60–£80 per visit, depending on layout and condition.
Medium HMO (5–7 tenants)
Full communal area package for licensed HMOs in Cambridge, including
stairwells and shared lounges where present.
From £50–£90 per visit.
Large / Multi‑Storey HMO
High‑occupancy HMOs and student houses with multiple kitchens or bathrooms.
Bespoke pricing after site visit, typically from £120+ per visit.
End of Tenancy Deep Clean
Full reset clean for move‑outs in Cambridge, including ovens, limescale,
internal windows and all communal areas.
From £90 for smaller HMOs, with portfolio rates available across Cambridgeshire.
For an accurate quote tailored to your Cambridge property, send us basic details about the number of tenants, bathrooms and kitchens, and we’ll reply the same day.
Meet Your HMO Cleaning Specialists in Cambridge
Northern Star’s HMO team combines commercial cleaning experience with a clear understanding of local licensing rules and student living in Cambridge. Every cleaner is DBS‑checked, trained on HMO‑specific checklists and supervised to make sure standards stay high from one visit to the next.
Dedicated Area Supervisor
Each Cambridge route is overseen by a named supervisor who carries out spot‑checks, updates checklists and acts as your single point of contact for any issues.
DBS‑Checked Cleaning Teams
All staff working in occupied HMOs across Cambridgeshire are vetted and trained to work around tenants respectfully, safely and with minimal disruption to daily life.
HMO & Student Housing Training
Our teams receive extra training on high‑risk areas such as shared kitchens, bathrooms and fire escape routes, with a focus on what local inspectors look for in Cambridge.
What Cambridge HMO Landlords Say
From single student houses to large multi-let portfolios, landlords in Cambridge and throughout Cambridgeshire rely on Northern Star to deal with the day-to-day realities of shared living. Below, they share in detail how our HMO cleaning service has transformed their kitchens, bathrooms and communal spaces from constant headaches into consistently clean, low-maintenance environments that tenants actually appreciate.
"The monthly deep clean of the shared kitchen in our Cambridge professional share keeps the appliance life longer. Worth every penny."
"Tenants claimed they cleaned. Northern Star proved they definitely hadn't. Saved my deposit dispute in Cambridge."
"Reliable, honest, and thorough. The photo reports they send after cleaning our Cambridge properties are brilliant for our records."
"The smell in the hallway was... interesting. One visit from these guys and my Cambridge property smells like lemons again."
Frequently Asked Questions - Cambridge
We recommend weekly cleaning for high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms in Cambridge, with bi-weekly or monthly service for other communal spaces. The frequency depends on the number of tenants and property usage. We'll assess your Cambridge property and recommend an optimal schedule.
Yes, all our cleaning staff working in Cambridge and throughout Cambridgeshire are fully DBS (formerly CRB) checked, insured, and trained specifically for HMO properties. We understand the importance of security when working in properties with multiple tenants and take this very seriously.
Absolutely! We offer comprehensive end-of-tenancy deep cleaning services for Cambridge properties that can be scheduled at short notice. We'll ensure rooms are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and ready for new tenants to move in, typically within 24-48 hours.
Yes, we provide all cleaning supplies and equipment as standard for Cambridge properties. We use professional-grade, COSHH-compliant cleaning products suitable for all Cambridgeshire HMO regulations. If you have specific product preferences or eco-friendly requirements, we can accommodate these.
We ensure all Cambridge HMO cleaning meets local authority licensing requirements, HHSRS standards, and fire safety regulations for the Cambridgeshire area. Our service includes maintaining clear escape routes, proper waste management, and documented cleaning schedules for inspection purposes.
Yes, we're flexible with timing to minimize disruption to Cambridge tenants. We can schedule cleaning during daytime hours when most tenants are at work/university, or arrange weekend slots if preferred. We work with you to find the best times.
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response for urgent cleaning needs in Cambridge and across Cambridgeshire. Whether it's a major spillage, blocked drains, or preparing for an unexpected inspection, our rapid response team can be on-site quickly to resolve the situation.
We use detailed checklists, regular supervisory visits, and tenant feedback systems to maintain consistent quality across all Cambridge and Cambridgeshire HMO properties. Each property manager receives monthly reports with photos and completion confirmations for your peace of mind.
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