End of Lease & Bond Cleaning Checklist (Room by Room)

Before you start

Move all belongings out first and find your entry condition report. It shows what the property looked like when you moved in and is what your agent will compare against.

Kitchen

• ✓Oven, racks, trays and door glass
• ✓Cooktop and rangehood (including filters)
• ✓Inside and outside of cupboards and drawers
• ✓Sink, taps and splashback
• ✓Dishwasher filter and seals
• ✓Fridge space and walls behind appliances

Bathrooms & laundry

• ✓Shower screens, tiles and grout
• ✓Toilet including base and behind
• ✓Vanity, mirrors and cabinets
• ✓Exhaust fans
• ✓Laundry tub and dryer lint filter
• ✓Drains cleared of hair and debris

Bedrooms & living areas

• ✓Wardrobes inside and out, including tracks
• ✓Skirting boards, doors and door frames
• ✓Light switches and power points
• ✓Marks on walls (spot clean carefully)
• ✓Light fittings and ceiling fans
• ✓Vacuum and mop all floors

Windows & extras

• ✓Inside windows, sills and tracks
• ✓Blinds and curtain rails
• ✓Fly screens
• ✓Air-conditioner filters
• ✓Carpets (steam clean if your lease requires it)

Outdoors

• ✓Sweep balcony, patio or garage
• ✓Remove rubbish and garden waste
• ✓Clean outdoor lights and letterbox
• ✓Leave lawns and gardens tidy if they're your responsibility

Short on time?

Many renters book a professional end of lease clean for the bigger jobs like ovens, tiles and windows. You can request free quotes from local cleaners and compare what each includes.