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