End-of-Lease Cleaning Checklist

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End-of-Lease Cleaning Checklist

Maximize Your Bond Recovery | Professional Inspection Guide

Important: Most landlords require properties to be cleaned to "move-in ready" condition. Use this checklist to meet all bond recovery requirements.

Living & Bedrooms

Walls & Paintwork

  • Fill nail holes with spackling compound
  • Touch up scuffs and marks
  • Wipe down walls (especially around light switches)
  • Remove any stickers or tape residue
  • Repaint if walls are marked (check lease agreement)

Floors

  • Vacuum all carpets thoroughly
  • Steam clean or shampoo carpets
  • Spot-treat stains (professional grade)
  • Strip, wax, and buff hard floors if needed
  • Mop and sanitize tile floors
  • Clean baseboards

Windows & Doors

  • Clean interior and exterior windows
  • Clean window sills and frames
  • Remove any window coverings (if required)
  • Clean all door frames and doors
  • Remove any damage marks or scuffs

Light Fixtures & Switches

  • Clean or replace light fixtures
  • Wipe and clean all light switches
  • Replace burnt-out bulbs
  • Ensure all lights are working properly

Miscellaneous

  • Dust ceiling fans and vents
  • Wipe door handles and hinges
  • Clean or replace air filters

Kitchen

  • Deep clean stovetop and oven (inside and out)
  • Clean range hood and filter
  • Clean inside and outside of refrigerator
  • Defrost and clean freezer
  • Clean microwave inside and out
  • Clean dishwasher inside and out
  • Scrub sink and faucet (remove all stains)
  • Wipe down all cabinet fronts and handles
  • Clean inside cabinets if required
  • Mop and sanitize floor thoroughly
  • Remove all items and personal belongings

Bathrooms

  • Scrub toilet bowl inside and out
  • Clean bathtub and shower thoroughly
  • Remove soap scum and mildew
  • Clean and polish tile grout
  • Scrub sink and faucet
  • Clean mirror and remove water spots
  • Wipe all fixtures and handles
  • Mop and sanitize floor
  • Clean exhaust fan
  • Remove any items and personal belongings

Entryway & Outdoor Areas

  • Sweep and mop entry area
  • Clean front door and surrounds
  • Clean mailbox area
  • Sweep patio or balcony
  • Remove any external items (garden beds, etc.)
  • Leave property empty and accessible

Final Inspection Checklist

Bond Recovery Tips

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