The Ultimate End of Lease Cleaning Checklist

The Ultimate End of Lease Cleaning Checklist: Secure Your Bond Back with Confidence

Moving out of a rental property in Melbourne? A thorough end of lease clean (also called vacate cleaning) is essential to secure your bond refund and leave a good impression with your landlord or real estate agent.

To help you stay organized, we’ve created the ultimate end of lease cleaning checklist — room by room — so you don’t miss a single detail.

✅ Why Use a Checklist?

✔ Ensures all areas are covered
✔ Helps avoid last-minute stress
✔ Increases your chances of a full bond refund
✔ Makes communication easier with your cleaning service (if hiring professionals)

🏠 General Areas (All Rooms)

• Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners

• Dust skirting boards, light switches, and power points

• Clean walls (spot clean marks or scuffs)

• Wipe doors, door frames & handles

• Clean windows (inside), sills & tracks

• Clean air vents & ceiling fans

• Wipe down blinds and curtain rods

• Vacuum carpets (steam clean if required by lease)

• Mop all hard floors

• Remove nails, hooks, stickers (if not part of the original property)

🍳 Kitchen

• Clean oven (inside/outside, trays, racks & glass door)

• Clean cooktop and rangehood filters

• Wipe down all cabinets (inside & out)

• Clean sink, taps, and drain

• Clean tiled splashback

• Clean dishwasher (filter and seals too)

• Defrost and clean fridge (if included in lease)

• Wipe all surfaces including benchtops and shelves

🚽 Bathroom & Toilet

• Scrub and disinfect toilet (including behind & base)

• Clean shower screen, tiles, and grout

• Descale shower head and taps

• Clean basin and vanity (inside drawers/cupboards)

• Clean mirrors

• Mop floors and wipe walls

• Remove mould and soap scum

🛏 Bedrooms

• Clean wardrobes (inside/outside & mirror doors)

• Dust light fittings and ceiling corners

• Clean windows & sills

• Vacuum carpet or mop floors

• Remove personal belongings and stickers

🛋 Living Room / Common Areas

• Dust all surfaces

• Clean entertainment unit and shelving

• Vacuum under furniture (if not removed)

• Wipe switches and handles

• Clean air conditioner filters (if applicable)

🧺 Laundry

• Clean sink, taps, and splashback

• Wipe down washing machine & dryer (if provided)

• Clean cupboards and bench

• Mop floors

🚪 Outdoor & Extras (If Applicable)

• Mow lawn and edge grass

• Remove rubbish and weeds

• Sweep patio or balcony

• Clean garage and storage areas

• Wash bins

🧽 Tips to Maximise Your Bond Refund

• Take before and after photos

• Cross-check your lease agreement for cleaning clauses

• Use a professional end of lease cleaning service if unsure

• Request a cleaning receipt (especially if your agent requires proof)

📍 End of Lease Cleaning in Melbourne? We Can Help

At Auzzie Shift & Shine, we offer reliable, bond-back guaranteed end of lease cleaning services across Melbourne, including Glenroy, Coburg, Footscray, Werribee, and beyond.

✅ Trained cleaning professionals
✅ Checklist-based service
✅ Satisfaction guaranteed

👉 Book Your Cleaning Now
📞 Call us: 0489 272 500