Vacate Cleaning Guide

Vacate Cleaning Guide

When moving out of a property, it’s essential to leave it in excellent condition to avoid cleaning charges and ensure a smooth final inspection. Betty Kay Realty has prepared this comprehensive guide to help you meet all cleaning requirements before vacating.

General Cleaning Checklist

Interior Cleaning
  1. Windows, window sills, and flyscreens: Clean thoroughly, ensuring they are streak-free, and window tracks are clear of dirt and insects.
  2. Walls: Wash to remove all marks.
  3. Curtains: Wash or dry-clean and rehang.
  4. Venetian blinds: Clean thoroughly.
  5. Remove all personal property from the premises.
  6. Rubbish: Clear from the property, including garbage bins, which should be emptied, washed, and returned to their allocated space.
  7. Floors: Clean and polish vinyl, tiles, parquetry, or polished floors. Carpets should be professionally cleaned if necessary (Betty Kay Realty can recommend reputable cleaners).
  8. Doors, door frames, light fittings, power points, and switches: Clean thoroughly.
  9. Lawns and gardens (if applicable): Mow and maintain, ensuring they are tidy and healthy.
  10. Exterior: Wash down houses, townhouses, or villas and remove all cobwebs.
  11. Furniture (if applicable): Clean and polish, and wash mattress covers.
  12. Concrete surfaces (e.g., garage, paths, driveways): Remove all marks and oil stains.
  13. Inventory: Ensure compliance with the lease agreement.
Tenant Responsibility

Any damage caused during your tenancy must be repaired at your expense before vacating.

Room-Specific Cleaning

Kitchen
  • Stove: Clean hot plates, wells, surrounds, griller, oven (including racks, sides, floor, and walls). Move electric stoves carefully to clean behind.
  • Kitchen cupboards: Clean inside and out, removing sticky marks.
  • Tiles and benchtops: Ensure they are grease-free and thoroughly cleaned.
  • Sink and disposal unit (if applicable): Clean thoroughly.
  • Refrigerator (if applicable): Defrost, clean shelves, switch off, and leave the door open.
Bathroom
  • Tiles, walls, and ceilings: Remove all mould.
  • Vanity and basin: Clean inside and out.
  • Bath and toilet: Scrub thoroughly.
  • Shower recess and glass: Remove all soap residue and mildew.
Laundry
  • Tubs: Clean inside and out.
  • Washing machine and dryer (if applicable): Clean inside and out.
Important Notes

To ensure all areas are addressed and to avoid disputes, carefully follow this guide before vacating. For further assistance or if you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact Betty Kay Realty.