Clean & Crest — Real Estate End of Lease Cleaning Checklist
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Move-Out Guide
End of Lease & Bond Cleaning Checklist
The standard checklist used by Australian property managers and real estate agents. Track your move-out cleaning progress room-by-room or print it out for your final inspection.
Inspection Readiness
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Kitchen (High Inspection Focus)
- Oven cavity, glass door, racks and trays degreasedTip: Top reason for bond deductions by property managers
- Cooktop burners, trivets and knobs cleanedTip: Ensure grease under control dials is removed
- Rangehood exterior and grease filter degreased
- Splashback and stone/laminate benchtops wiped free of grease
- All cupboards and pantry drawers wiped inside and outside
- Sink, strainer basket and chrome mixer tap descaled and polished
- Dishwasher door seals and filter rinsed (if applicable)
Bathrooms, Ensuites & Laundry
- Shower glass screens descaled of soap scum and watermarks
- Shower wall tiles and grout cleaned free of mould / mildew
- Bathtub and basin polished clean, plugholes cleared
- Toilet bowl sanitized inside, seat, cistern and behind base cleaned
- Vanity countertop, mirror and cupboard interiors detailed
- Exhaust fan cover dusted and vacuumed
- Laundry trough, lint filter and washer taps wiped clean
Living Areas & Bedrooms
- Skirting boards dusted and wiped down in all rooms
- Light switches and power points wiped clean of finger marks
- Built-in wardrobes wiped inside, mirrors cleaned, tracks vacuumed
- Doors, door handles and door frames wiped clean
- Ceiling fans, light fittings and visible corners checked for cobwebs
- Window sills, tracks and internal window glass cleaned
Floors & Carpets
- All hard floors swept, vacuumed and damp mopped
- All carpets thoroughly vacuumed, including room edges
- Carpet steam cleaning / hot water extraction completedTip: Mandatory in most Australian tenancy agreements
- Balcony / patio swept free of debris
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