24 Exit cleaning tips everyone must know (Checklist included)

moving out of your rental house

You have a thousand different things on your mind when you’re moving out of your rental house or condo, and end-of-lease cleaning (also known as “exit cleaning” or “bond cleaning“) isn’t one of them. Unfortunately, the end-of-lease cleaning process is not one that can be completed quickly. In this case, a very thorough and precise cleaning is needed. If you want to know which areas of the house must be cleaned during exit cleaning, read this article all the way through and make a note of this end-of-lease cleaning checklist so you don’t forget anything.

24 Exit cleaning tips

To clear dust and stains from the front and back of all internal doors, including linen and robe sliding doors, wipe them down.
To erase all marks, wash the walls and skirtings with sugar soap.
Cobwebs must be removed.
Both wood and tile floors should be swept or vacuumed, then mopped clean and dried.
Vacuum all carpeted surfaces, even around the skirting boards.
Inside and out, windows must be swept. Both fly windows, as well as all window and door tracks, should be cleaned. It is necessary to clean the window and door sills.
Material drapes must be washed or dry cleaned before being rehung.
Remove the cobwebs and flies from all light fixtures and shades.
Dust and stains must be removed from all switches and cover plates.

Erase all labels from inside all cupboards and drawers. To erase labels, all fronts and edges must be rubbed over.
Clean the countertop and sink with a cleanser, and clean the microwave, stove, hot plates, and oven door of all stains and burnt food.
Scrub off the exterior surfaces with a damp cloth. Filters must be clean, and the range hood filter must be grease-free.
Clean and sanitize any hard surface, including the bathtub, shower recesses, the frame and tapware, sink, benchtop, hand sink, and towel racks, with an effective cleanser. Clean the exhaust fan grill and wipe off the mirror. The toilet tank, seat, and cistern must all be washed and cleaned properly.
Clean the inside of the washing cabinet as well as the laundry tub. Wipe off the taps, the tiled splashback, and the cabinet. Clean the machine bowl, bottom, and filter if necessary.
Dust and lint must be removed from the dryer filter, and the exteriors must be cleaned.
Every tiled skirting should be dusted.
Carpets must be washed and restored to their original state.
Brush guttering, downpipes, soffits, and eaves with a broom and hose.
Clear any cobweb and insect from the drape.
Sweep the floor and surrounding areas to clear any oil or grease stains.
To clear dust from the exterior of garage doors, brush them down and spray them out. Within and out, clean the walls, even the screens.
Remove all leaves and dirt with a broom brush and a hose.
Place the bins on the sidewalk for collection.
All trash must be collected from the house, or the occupant may be charged for it.

End of lease cleaning checklist

An exit cleaning or end of lease cleaning procedure includes cleaning both inside and outside of the house. In an exit cleaning project, you should pay attention to:

A. Outside of the house

Garage
Pipes
Light fittings
Patio
Garbage
Cobwebs
Pest Control
Bins
Pipes

B. Inside the house

Bedrooms, halls, and salons:

Windows
Curtains
Carpets
Hard Floors
Carpeted Floors
Internal Doors
Walls
Power Points
Light Fittings
Light Switches
Skirtings
Hardware
Ceilings
Ceiling Fans
Blinds
Sliding Doors
Cornices

Bathroom and restrooms:

Ensuite
Toilets

Laundry room:

Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer

Kitchen:

Dishwasher
Range Hood
Hot plates
Grill
Oven
Sinks
Cupboards
Drawers

Now that you’re familiar with exit cleaning process, if you think you can’t handle it yourself, contact us at A Max Clean Group (+61 449 540 502) to get a free quote for our professional exit cleaning service in Adelaide.