Hassle Free Vacate
Tips for helping your final inspection and getting your bond back hassle free.
When vacating the property
General
- Remove all personal items and effects from the property
- Air vents – dusted
- Air conditioning - filters cleaned and free of dust
- Carpet – cleaned, marks and stains removed
- Cobwebs – remove throughout premises (internal and external)
- Cupboards, drawers and storage/wardrobes cupboards – emptied, shelving wiped down and 'face' panels cleaned
- Curtains and/or blinds – cleaned and dust all blinds
- Doors, skirting and architraves – dusted and washed
- Floors - Carpet – vacuumed, marks and stains removed. Carpets are professionally cleaned where necessary.
- Floors - lino and floors to wet areas – swept and mopped
- Glass and Mirrors - clean and streak free
- Globes and fluorescent tubes – in working order. Do not remove globes and fluorescent tubes when vacating.
- Light fittings – remove light fittings, dust, clean and clear of bugs then refit
- Walls – remove marks with light sponging
- Windows, sills and flyscreens – clean all window tracks and frames so free of any dust, bugs and dirt
Bathroom
- Cabinets and vanity – empty, clean and wipe out. Clean glass and mirrors – streak free
- Exhaust fans – remove and clean protective covers
- Shower screen and recess – scrub and remove all soap residue and mould, including tiles and grout
- Wall tiles – scrub and remove all soap residue and mould from tiles and grout
- Toilet - clean, scrub and disinfect the inside and outside of the toilet bowl as well as the seat and cistern
Kitchen
- Drawers, cupboards and bench tops – empty, clean and wipe down
- Rangehood – remove and clean inside the rangehood and filters so they are free of any grime and greasy residue
- Cooktop and Oven – clean stove, griller, drip trays, oven and burners and general body of stove
- Sink - ensure the sink and drains are clean
Laundry
- Laundry tub – wash and remove any stains or soap residue, wipe over taps
- Dryer and Washing Machine – remove and clean lint filters. Wipe over appliances.
External
- Veranda/porch/balcony and garage floors – clean and remove any oil and/or grease stains. Pressure wash if it needs it
- Garden – remove any debris and rubbish. Trim back and tidy any overgrown trees/bushes
- Lawns - mowed and clippings removed (this item applies to houses only)
- Guttering – remove leaves and debris (this item applies to houses only)
- Garage, carport and storeroom – remove all rubbish and personal possessions, and sweep
- Bins - ensure bins are left cleaned and empty