End of Lease Cleaning Checklist

Posted on December 8, 2024

• Cleaning

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Moving house can be an incredibly overwhelming and exhausting process. Remembering to pack everything and organise transport along with all the relevant paperwork is just the tip of the iceberg.
When navigating all these changes ensuring your lease is clean might seem like too much, but it’s an important part you shouldn’t neglect. In this article, we’ll provide an in-depth checklist of what you should clean for the end of your lease.
For a thorough end-of-lease cleaning service, contact our team at Mint Cleaning today.

What Makes End of Lease Cleaning Different?

End-of-lease cleaning is an important part of moving home. Many landlords expect their property to meet certain cleanliness standards. If you don’t meet them, they will likely take the needed cleaning service out of your bond. When we’re moving house, losing our bond can be a really big setback. This is why end-of-lease cleaning is so important.

Likewise, leaving your previous home as clean as when you moved in, or even cleaner can have other benefits as well. It not only helps you get your bond back, but it can also ensure you have a good relationship and reputation with your previous landlord. You’ll never know when having a good relationship like that could come in handy, so it’s always a good idea to be at your best when you can.

Our Checklist

Depending on the size of your home, it might be too overwhelming to clean. Here, we’ll break down our recommended cleaning checklist into different rooms so you can take it one step at a time.

Bedrooms

• Wipe down all surfaces
• Vacuum and mop the floor
• Clean the outside and inside of cupboards
• Clear dust and cobwebs that have built up in corners, including the ceiling
• Wipe down doors and handles
• Polish and clean mirrors
• Wipe the skirting boards

The Kitchen

• Wipe down the bench tops
• Clean stove top, splashback and range hood
• Clear and polish sink and taps
• Wipe down cupboards, interior and exterior
• Clean dishwasher and filter
• Vacuum and mop flooring
• Wipe skirt boards

Living and Dining Rooms

• Dust and clean all surfaces, including ceiling corners
• Wipe down doors
• Vacuum and mop flooring
• Wipe skirt boards
• Clean out air vents

Bathrooms

• Scrub bathtubs and showers
• Clean the toilet, and remember to wipe the seat
• Clean and polish mirrors
• Clean doors
• Wipe down the sink, taps and benches
• Clean out the exhaust fan
• Vacuum and mop the flooring

Laundry

• Clean dryer and filter
• Wipe down cupboards, interior and exterior
• Clean doors
• Vacuum and mop the flooring

Windows

• Clean the interior and exterior sides of the windows
• Wipe down the interior window sills
• Wipe down the interior frame

Cleaning Tips

There are a few key tips you should try to remember when cleaning for an end-of-lease home. For instance, ensure your cleaning tools, whether they are scrubbing brushes or cloths, are all clean before you start. Cleaning with dirty tools will likely make your house much worse.

Further, if you are struggling to remove a stain, it might be best to try different products as opposed to scrubbing harder. This can damage the surface, whether it be a wall, ceiling or furniture.

Finally, when cleaning any area, start from the top down. By starting from the top, anything that falls during the cleaning process will be picked up and wiped away by the end.

Mint Cleaning End of Lease Services

At Mint Cleaning, we offer comprehensive end-of-lease cleaning services. We can target each of the above areas and check through the entire list to ensure your home is spotless. All our end-of-lease cleaning services come with a 100% bond-back guarantee, so you don’t have to stress anymore about moving.

As fully trained and qualified cleaners, we know exactly what property owners and real estate agents are looking for. If your residence does not pass inspection, let us know within 72 hours, and we will correct any issues at no additional cost.

Likewise, our services are available any day of the week, so you can ensure your property is cleaned when it suits your schedule. We provide our own equipment and products so you can meet the highest cleanliness standards with ease.

Are You Ready to Move House?

Whether your home is large or small, mostly clean or in dire need of in-depth services, our experienced team is here to help. With a thorough checklist, we can ensure your home is spotless and ready for your move. If you need additional deep cleaning, we even offer extra services to ensure we meet your cleaning needs.

Don’t hesitate to reach out and contact our team of experienced cleaners today. We take pride in offering a cleaning service in Canberra you can rely on for great results every time.

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