Bond Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning: What's the Difference?

Regular cleaning

A regular clean keeps a lived-in home tidy: surfaces wiped, floors vacuumed, kitchen and bathrooms freshened. It works around furniture and focuses on visible areas.

Bond (end of lease) cleaning

A bond clean is a detailed, top-to-bottom clean of an empty property, aimed at returning it to the condition recorded at the start of the lease, allowing for fair wear and tear.

Key differences

• ✓Done in an empty property, so every surface is reachable
• ✓Includes inside ovens, cupboards, wardrobes and window tracks
• ✓Detailed work on grout, shower screens and exhaust fans
• ✓Walls, skirting boards and light fittings spot cleaned
• ✓Often paired with carpet steam cleaning or pest treatment
• ✓Takes considerably longer than a standard clean

What affects the price

• ✓Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• ✓Overall condition of the property
• ✓Oven and rangehood condition
• ✓Add-ons like carpets, blinds or outdoor areas
• ✓How soon you need it done

Which do you need?

If you're moving out of a rental, you'll typically want a bond clean. Request a few quotes and ask each cleaner exactly what's included so you can compare like for like.