This checklist may assist to maximise your Bond refund.

To assist when cleaning it may be helpful to refer to a general definition of ‘clean’.

‘Clean’ is any area or item that cannot be enhanced with a cleaning product.

Vacuum and clean all sliding doors and window tracks.
Sweep and/or mop all non-carpeted floors, removing any marks.
Carpets are to be left in the same condition as marked on the original Residential Condition Report allowing for fair wear and tear. If required, carpets are to be cleaned.
Carpets to be professionally cleaned and fumigate for fleas – by registered Pest Company, if pets were kept at Property. Supply paid invoice copy which specifies service details.
Clean light fittings – gently remove light fittings and clean.
Clean marks off walls, ceilings and light switches.
Clean skirting boards, windows including frames, sills and tracks, above cupboards, picture rails, architraves and both sides of all doors, all other fittings, and insect/security screens etc.
Clean curtains and blinds. Refer to Agent for method advice.
Clean in wardrobes, shelves, drawers and mirrored doors. Remove scuff marks.
Remove all cobwebs and insect marks and nests.

Clean inside and outside of all cupboards and doors.
Clean inside, outside and around stove.
Clean inside and outside of oven, griller, doors, trays, racks, glass.
Clean inside, outside and behind refrigerator and dishwasher and microwave space.
Clean sink, especially drain holes, drainers and tap ware.
Range hood exhaust and filter- filter can be removed and cleaned.

Clean all walls, floors, mirrors and windows and window tracks.
Clean inside and outside all cupboards and drawers.
Clean toilet, bath, shower recess, remove built up soap residue on tiles and shower screens, clean sink and all tapware, towel rails.
Clean water outlet in shower and bath of hair and soap build up.
Shower curtain washed with bleach or replace if applicable.

Clean behind, inside and around washing machine space. Clean equipment and filters if applicable.
Clean inside, outside and behind dryer. Remove lint.
Clean inside, outside and around laundry tub, cabinets, shelves, drawers, tap ware.

Mow lawn, trim all edges, weed gardens, general garden tidy, remove all rubbish.
Return pool to condition as per condition report at start of the Tenancy and supply Pool Test report to Agent – Report to be completed on the end of Tenancy date.

Ensure all items are clean and are located in original rooms as per Inventory list.

Vacate Premises Cleaning Guide