Moving out of houses at the end of a lease can be very stressful. From finding a new place to packing and transporting belongings, so much needs to be taken care of. To get your security bond back, ensure that the place you are leaving is in top shape.
Hiring professionals for end of lease cleaning can massively reduce your burden.
If you choose to do it yourself, here’s a checklist to follow. This list will make the cleaning process smooth and ensure you miss no corners.
Bedroom Cleaning Checklist
Bedrooms are the comfort zones and consequently the dirtiest rooms.
- Wipe down windows from the outside and inside
- Sweep and polish the floor if it is not carpeted
- Vacuum the carpeted floor
- Dust across the ceiling
- Dust the corners of the walls
- Dust and wipe all surfaces such as shelves, bedside tables, wardrobes, dressing tables, etc.
- Dust the door from both sides and the top
- Dust the window frame and curtain rails
- Clean the sockets and switches
- Wipe the mirror
- Vacuum the curtains
- Dust all light fittings in the room
- Polish doorknobs
Toilet Cleaning Checklist
Nobody likes a used and dirty toilet—these need to be deep cleaned as per general sanitary standards.
- Spray a disinfectant and wipe the sink, taps, and other sanitary fittings
- Wipe water stains, if any
- Clean the soap dispensers
- Dust the curtain rails
- Dust the tower rail
- Scrub the urinal and toilet bowl with a disinfectant
- Wipe down the shower panels to remove water stains
- Clean mould buildup, if any
- Scrub the mirror
- Clean and unclog the drains using any drain cleaning agent
- Clean all bathroom tiles and remaining surfaces
Living Room Cleaning Checklist
Your living room is the space where you spend most of your time. Naturally, it gets dirty since it is the shared space of the entire house.
- Dust all open surfaces like desks, furniture, cabinets, and tables
- Clean all drawers from the inside
- Wipe all the chairs, the couch, and other furniture
- Vacuum the carpet
- Sweep under the sofa and other furniture
- Clean the switchboard
- Dust the curtain rails
- Mop the floor
- Wipe the TV screen and remotes
Kitchen and Dining Space Cleaning Checklist
This might be a very strenuous task for someone who loves cooking but avoids cleaning up. Oil splatters, grease patches, and spilled food marks need to be scrubbed at the end of the lease.
- Scrub the tiles on the floor, walls, and ceiling
- Dust and wipe all open surfaces like the top of cabinets and kitchen countertops.
- Vacuum the carpet
- Sanitise the sink, shelves, and countertops
- Wipe water deposits, if any
- Wipe all cabinets and drawers from the inside
- Scrub the infectious grease off from any tiles or other surfaces
- Wipe the pre-installed appliances such as microwave, oven, and refrigerators
- Wipe under the appliances
- Sanitise the floor
- Clean any mould buildup
- Dust the curtain rails
Common Cleaning Checklist
This end of lease cleaning checklist ensures you do not miss the obscure corners common to all rooms.
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