The Move-Out Cleaning Checklist to Get Your Rental Bond Back

Check that extractor fan. Has it turned into a dust magnet? That’s gross but fixable.

Wipe down each surface like you’re prepping for a home inspection. From benchtops to splashbacks or drawer interiors, everything must be shiny like a mirror. Don’t forget the details. Landlords turn into detectives while inspecting the space during a move-out.

Kitchen quick hits:

• Degrease the stovetop and knobs
• Empty and wipe the fridge/freezer.
• Clean the microwave interior as well
• Polish the sink until it gleams like your patent leather shoes
• Mop floors without forgetting the surface under appliances

Bathrooms

If you could see bacteria with your naked eye, you’d never enter that bathroom again.

But before leaving, you need to make it germ and grout-free. Steam cleaning can be your most effective solution in this situation. It’s perfect because it doesn’t make this damp space visible, but actually clean.

Scrub the toilet bowl, base, and behind it as well. Shine every chrome fixture in there. Turn that shower screen into a new and transparent one again. Not a single particle of dust should be there on that exhaust fan.

Bedrooms

It seems simple to clean, but it’s not.

Dust settles in bedrooms like snow during daylight hours. You might not see it, but there will be a layer of it in corners, along baseboards, and atop wardrobes. Inspectors are too adept at spotting it.

Therefore, make sure to vacuum the carpet with precision. You should vacuum not only in the middle, where foot traffic is high, but also along the edges. No cobwebs and marks should be on the walls, so wipe down everything well.

Windows demand equal attention on both sides. Clean it thoroughly until the glass becomes invisible.

Stairs, Hallways, Landings

These spots are highways for dirt. Grime accumulates faster here; visitors see it first, and inspectors are always harsh on these areas.

Mop hard floors scrupulously. Vacuum carpet areas within an inch of their lives. Wipe those light switches, power sockets, and handrails until they feel like they were installed yesterday. You might think of them as trivial spots, but landlords are extra careful and attentive about these details.

Please also consider the walls. If there are any scuff marks, vanish them with the right cleaner and gentle pressure.

Living Rooms

From those memorable Netflix marathons to countless pizza nights, this place has seen wonderful memories and dirt.

The carpets there need professional-grade attention since regular vacuuming can’t eliminate the stubborn stains on them.

Dust all the surfaces, shelves, and entertainment units there. Clean windows inside and out. Polish hard floors if required and applicable. There shouldn’t be any trace of your existence once you leave the property.

Basically, you need to follow the same cleaning ritual that you did in other spaces. The only thing is that you can push yourself a bit hard while cleaning your living room since it’s usually the dirtiest space in your house.

The Professional Advantage

Are you looking to save some money? You can go ahead. But the problem is, you might end up with those stains and blotches there—faded but still visible.

And you don’t have enough time to clean your space again during that already hectic move-out. The best resort is to partner with expert cleaners who do this all the time and know how to deal with different kinds of stains.

Onboarding experts will save you time and effort, making your move friction-free.