INFORMATION FOR TENANTS
Cleaning Checklist
CLEANING TO BE DONE WHEN VACATING PREMISES
To assist in ensuring your bond is returned without any avoidable deductions or time delays, please keep this on file and refer to it prior to handing back all sets of keys and Exit Condition Report. Prompt reporting of maintenance issues ensures continued enjoyment of the tenancy with minimal disturbance.
GENERALLY
Clean all windows, doors, sliding doors, window tracks, fly screens and security screens
Vacuum all sliding door tracks and wipe clean
Sweep and mop all floors (except carpet), removing any marks
Carpets to be steam cleaned by a registered Carpet Cleaner – receipt to be supplied to Agent on vacate with keys
Fumigation for Fleas to be carried out by a Registered Pest Control Company if a pet has been kept on the property at any time
Clean light fittings, remove all cobwebs (remove light fittings and wipe out dead bugs)
Clean marks off walls and light switches
Wipe down and remove all dust from skirting boards, picture frames, window sills etc.
Ensure that all curtains and blinds are clean as per condition report (seek instructions re cleaning advice of curtains if applicable)
Clean inside built-in wardrobes and mirrored doors (wipe over scuff marks)
KITCHEN
Inside and outside all cupboards and doors (especially pot cupboard, yes these black marks do come off)
Cooktop – all elements and rings must be cleaned (no burnt or baked on grime to be left behind)
Oven - Inside, outside and sides of oven must be spotless
Inside, outside and behind refrigerator and dishwasher (if applicable)
Exhaust fans and cover
Sink - especially drain holes
Range hood and filter (filter’s should be removed and cleaned, lights must be working)
BATHROOM
All floors, mirrors and windows and window tracks
Inside and outside all cupboards
Toilet, bath, shower recess (tiles and screen do get a scum build-up on them - this is all to be removed), glass screens, sink
Shower curtain washed with bleach or replaced if applicable
LAUNDRY
Inside, outside and behind washing machine, rinse out filter (if furnished)
Inside, outside and behind dryer, remove lint from filter
Clean laundry tub (including inside bottom cupboard of tub)
VERANDAH
Sweep and mop, clean railings and any perspex glass
Remove all cobwebs etc.
LOCK UP GARAGE OR CARPORT
Sweep out and remove any oil residue from concrete
Empty and remove all rubbish and hose out wheelie bins
Clean garage door inside and outside
Close garage door
YARDS
Trim garden edges; ensure lawn mowed and tidy; gardens are free of weeds and yard is free of rubbish (including bottle tops, cigarette butts and any debris)
IF FURNISHED
Make sure that all items are in original rooms as per inventory and have been cleaned.
List of recommended trades people:
BUNDILLA CARPET CLEANING & PEST CONTROL
1300 883 803
ACP CLEANING & CARPETS
0421 463 036
A RECEIPT MUST BE PRESENTED WHEN
RETURNING THE KEYS.
RENT WILL BE CHARGED UNTIL ALL KEYS ARE HANDED IN
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