Vacating your rented house or apartment soon? Read this end-of-lease checklist guide because you must clean the place well to get your bond back. But no need to worry. You can make your landlord happy by hiring our end of lease cleaning professionals from Premium Clean. Our team can guarantee you get your full bond back without hassle.
Before you schedule an appointment, get an in-depth look at what needs to be cleaned before handing over the unit. This end of lease cleaning checklist will help you avoid charges and unnecessary deductions from your bond.
Please note that this end of lease cleaning checklist will only serve as a guide and should not stop you from doing additional cleaning if required.
You can print this end of lease cleaning checklist to ensure nothing is amiss before the final inspection.
End of Lease Cleaning Checklist: The exterior of the House
- Clean the patio or veranda, if applicable, including the outdoor furniture
- Remove the cobwebs and dust from the eaves, walls, and window sills
- Mow the lawn, trim the edges, and weed the gardens
- Remove any mess left by your pets and if your pet causes damages, make sure to repair them
- Clean the pool, remove any debris, and clean the filter
- Clear the compost bin and letterbox
- Check the condition of the outdoor lighting and clean them
- Remove any dirt and oil marks in the garage
- Clean the household bins and remove all the rubbish
- Pressure wash the garage door and check its condition.
End of Lease Cleaning Checklist:Â Interior of the HouseClean
- Clean and empty all the cupboards, wardrobes, shelves, and drawers
- Check and clean all the switches and light fittings
- Wipe and clean all the architraves, skirting boards, window ledges, doors, and rails
- Clean all the windows, fly screens, and sliding doors
- Wipe down all the cleaning vents, air conditioning, and filter
- Remove the dust and cobwebs throughout the house’s interior
- Clean the ceiling fans and lights
- Clear the window and door tracks
- Clean all the blinds
- Wash or dry clean all the curtains and replace them when done
- Remove any trace of cigarette odours
- Clean all the furniture, if provided, and put them back in its original position
- Wipe all the door hardware and such
End of Lease Cleaning Checklist:Â Kitchen
- Clean the oven, including the walls, racks, and trays
- Remove all the stains on the stovetop and clean them properly
- Clean the range hood and wash the filters, check the condition of the overhead light, and repair or replace it
- Clean the dishwasher, including the door, rubber seals, and filter
- Clean and remove the food debris in front of the sink plugs, holes, and taps
- Make the kitchen sink sparkle, if it’s stainless steel with a few drops of mineral oil
- Clean the garbage disposal and disinfect
- Wash the countertops, benches, and all other surfaces
- Wipe and clean the cupboards from the inside out
- Clean the fridge and freezer
- Clean the backs of the dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave
- Clean and vacuum the exhaust fan.
End of Lease Cleaning Checklist:Â Bathroom and Laundry Area
- Clean and disinfect the shower, toilet, baths, basins, and screen
- Clean the showerheads
- Clean the glass shower stalls
- Ensure that the whole bathroom and its fixtures are free from soap scum and mildew
- Wash the benchtops and all tiled areas
- Remove the mould from the grout, walls, and ceiling
- Dust and polish the towel rail and tissue roll holders
- Clean the sink plugs, drain holes, and fixtures
- Clean the mirror and exhaust vents
End of Lease Cleaning Checklist:Â Walls and Floors
- Remove the scuff marks from the walls
- Vacuum and steam clean all the carpets
- Vacuum the rest of the window and sliding door tracks
- Sweep and mop the floors
- Clean all the floors and walls behind appliances and furniture.
Wrapping It Up!
That covers everything that you need to do during your end-of-lease cleaning checklist. It will help restore your rented home or apartment to its original condition.
This end of lease cleaning checklist is bound to ensure that you have a stress-free move. It aims to help in recovering your rental bond with any issue.
If the list is too much for you to handle, you can set an appointment with our moving-out cleaning experts from Premium Clean. They will make sure that nothing is overlooked in your end-of-lease cleaning checklist!
Last Updated on March 15, 2024
