Move Out Cleaning
Also known as end of lease cleaning or vacate cleaning, is the thorough cleaning of
a rental or sold home property by the tenant or seller after moving out ensuring it’s
Presentable for the next tenant or owner.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
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- Purpose:
The primary goal of end of lease cleaning is to ensure the rental property
is returned to the landlord in a clean and habitable condition, which is a
condition for the tenant to get their bond back.
- Purpose:
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- What it involves:
It’s a deep cleaning process that includes cleaning every surface,
including floors, walls, carpets, furniture, appliances, fixtures, windows,
yards front and back.
- What it involves:
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- Importance:
Thorough cleaning can help ensure a positive impression on the landlord
and increase the chances of getting the security deposit returned in full.
- Importance:
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- Tenant Responsibility:
The responsibility for ensuring the property is cleaned to a satisfactory
standard generally falls on the tenant.
- Tenant Responsibility:
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- Checklist:
A thorough end of lease cleaning checklist can help ensure that all areas
of the property are cleaned to a high standard.
- Checklist:
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- Professional Cleaning:
Some tenants choose to hire professional cleaning services to handle the
end of lease cleaning, which can be more efficient and ensure a high
standard of cleaning.
- Professional Cleaning:
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- Common areas to clean:
Entrance Hall, Hallway & Stairs: Remove cobwebs, clean
cornice/curtain rails, clean/polish mirrors, clean/polish windows
internally, sills & ledges, vacuum upholstery, wipe doors and
skirting boards.
Walls: Clean walls using a microfiber cloth and all-purpose
cleaner.
Carpet Cleaning: Ensure carpets are cleaned to the same standard
as at the start of the tenancy
- Common areas to clean:

