It is also called as End of Lease Cleaning and Bond Cleaning.
Office Cleaning, end of lease cleaning and Bond cleaning is an inevitable part of moving house and a strict condition for winning back your full deposit or Bond. Research surmises that insufficient cleaning is the most common trigger for deposit disputes all over Australia.
According to the end of a lease agreement, a tenant is obligated to return the house in a clean and maintained condition before his/her lease runs out. This is called the end of lease/tenancy cleaning. It is a detailed and thorough clean of your rented property.
It is more than regular house cleaning because if your property manager sees any stain during the inspection, he won’t return your 100% rental bond amount. That is the reasons why it is good to leave bond cleaning in the hands of professionals. They know how to scrub the stains and spruce up the property using a thorough end of lease cleaning checklist.
However, there are some inclusions and exclusions with professional bond cleaning service. You must know about them before contacting.
Most of the companies claim to include the following services in thorough Vacate cleaning, End of Lease Cleaning or Bond cleaning
Clearing Cobwebs, small nests and insect marks from the walls (if pest control is not warranted)
Cleaning ceiling fans, filters, exhaust fans and air conditioners
Spot clean walls, light switches and light fittings.
Removing stains from skirting boards and doors
Thorough window cleaning
Cleaning cupboards and drawers
Removing grease from sliding door tracks
Vacuum cleaning floors and carpets
Mopping hard floors.
Deep clean all cupboards, shelves and drawers
Getting rid of stubborn stains around the stove top, rings and knobs
Sanitise sink and thoroughly clean drain holes
Clean splash back area using an eco-friendly cleaning product
Removing grease and grime from oven, BBQ, trays, glass, trays and doors
Purging dust from exhaust fan filter
Cleaning inside, behind and outside the refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher space (If required)
Mopping floors
Spruce up cupboards and drawers
Exhaust fan cleaning
Disinfecting wash basin, tap, shower, bathtub, toilet seat
Remove built-up soap residue from side walls and glasses.
Clean mirrors, towel rails, floors and window tracks
Patio: Removing cobwebs, cleaning lights, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning balcony railings and glass. (If accessible)
Garage: Thoroughly cleaning and scrubbing floors and removing cobwebs
excludes some items while cleaning the property.
Professional end of lease cleaners in Canberra do their best to remove tough stains and mould from damp spots but won’t give a guarantee that these spots will disappear entirely. These marks can return back due to the availability of excess moisture.
Cleaning companies usually don’t include ceilings in their thorough end of lease clean.
Though removing mould is a part of a cleaning chore, mostly these areas require a specialist that can get rid of mould permanently.
However, professional end of lease cleaners clean all items using the best cleaning products, but discolouration happens due to the usual wear and tear of the property. You may have seen that toilets, grout and plastics turn into a yellow colour due to the availability of germs and bacteria.
Well, end of lease cleaners removes cobwebs and insect marks from the walls. But, a complete wall clean requires a lot of time and that why it is excluded from the bond cleaning checklist.
Cleaners don’t clean those areas that are dangerous for them. This includes broken or cracked powerpoints/switches, bio-waste, etc.
Companies don’t clean the cupboards if items are not removed.
Your professional cleaning company won’t clean those items that are not included in the list.
