Getting your full bond back comes down to one thing: handing the property back in the same condition you received it. Property managers inspect against a detailed checklist, so the smartest approach is to clean against one too. Here’s the room-by-room guide our teams use on every end of lease clean.
Before you start
- Remove all furniture and personal belongings first — you can’t clean around them.
- Check your original condition report and lease for any specific requirements (many leases require professional carpet cleaning).
- Work top to bottom, back to front, so you’re not re-cleaning finished areas.
Kitchen
- Oven, griller and range hood degreased inside and out
- Stovetop, splashback and benchtops wiped down
- Inside and outside of all cupboards and drawers
- Sink and taps descaled and polished
- Dishwasher and microwave cleaned
- Floors swept and mopped
Bathrooms & laundry
- Shower, tiles and grout scrubbed; soap scum and mould removed
- Toilet cleaned and sanitised inside and out
- Vanity, mirror and sink polished
- Exhaust fans and vents dusted
- Washing machine taps and dryer lint filter cleaned
Bedrooms & living areas
- Walls spot-cleaned for marks and scuffs
- Skirting boards, sills and door frames wiped
- Wardrobes cleaned inside and out
- Light fittings and switches dusted
- Carpets vacuumed (and steam cleaned if required)
- Windows, tracks and flyscreens cleaned
The spots people forget
Inspectors love checking these often-missed areas: the top of the range hood, inside the oven door glass, under the toilet rim, window tracks, and the inside of cupboards. A single greasy oven or dusty track can hold up your bond.
Should you DIY or hire a professional?
A thorough end of lease clean on an average home can take a full day or more, plus the cost of products and equipment. If you’re short on time — or you simply want the reassurance of a bond-back guarantee — a professional exit clean is usually the safer bet. Our team cleans to the agent’s standard, and if anything is flagged at inspection we’ll come back and fix it free.
Moving soon? Get a free end of lease quote and hand the keys back with confidence.
