HEFEST
To get your deposit back in Kraków, return the apartment as you received it: clean oven, fridge and cupboards inside, limescale-free bathroom and washed windows. HEFEST deep cleaning costs from 8 PLN/m² (minimum 349 PLN); a 50 m² apartment including oven, fridge and cupboards is about 580 PLN.
Deposit disputes in Kraków usually come down to a few places tenants do not clean every day: the oven, fridge, cupboards inside, extractor hood, bathroom limescale and windows. If these are in order, a landlord has little reason to deduct anything.
Move-out checklist
Kitchen
- oven inside, trays and door glass,
- fridge and freezer (defrosted, washed, left open),
- cupboards inside and out, extractor hood and filter,
- hob, sink, splashback tiles.
Bathroom
- limescale on taps and shower cabin,
- grout and silicone (mould is a common reason for deductions),
- toilet, sink, mirror, ventilation grille.
Rooms
- wardrobes inside, window sills, skirting boards,
- windows and frames, doors and handles, sockets and switches,
- floors, including under furniture.
Prices
| Apartment | HEFEST deep cleaning | With oven, fridge and cupboards |
|---|---|---|
| up to 40 m² | from 349 PLN | from 529 PLN |
| 50 m² | from 400 PLN | from 580 PLN |
| 70 m² | from 560 PLN | from 740 PLN |
Window cleaning from 40 PLN per window. Mould removal from 150 PLN.
Tips
- Take dated photos of the apartment after cleaning.
- Schedule the handover after the cleaning, not during it.
- Keep the cleaning invoice as proof of professional cleaning.
FAQ
How much is end of tenancy cleaning in Kraków?
HEFEST deep cleaning starts at 8 PLN/m², minimum 349 PLN, plus 60 PLN each for the oven, fridge and cupboards inside. The market average for move-out cleaning is about 23 PLN/m² (cenauslug.pl).
What do landlords in Poland check at handover?
Usually the oven, fridge, extractor hood, bathroom limescale, grout, cupboards inside, windows and marks on walls.
Can you clean on my moving day?
Yes, once the apartment is empty. Book a few days ahead.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We send photos of every room that you can show to your landlord.
