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The complete room-by-room cleaning checklist used by Sydney real estate agents at end of lease inspections in NSW. Know exactly what gets checked — and exactly what you need to clean — before you hand the keys back.
This checklist shows what's covered across three levels of cleaning — a general/regular clean, a deep clean, and a full end of lease / bond clean. Use the comparison to understand what each service covers and whether your property meets the standard your agent requires. Every item marked ✓ in the End of Lease column is checked by Sydney real estate agents at final inspection.
These areas are checked thoroughly at every end of lease inspection in Sydney. Skirting boards, ceiling fans, window tracks, and the inside of built-in wardrobes are the most commonly missed items by tenants attempting a DIY bond clean.
| Cleaning Task | General Clean | Deep Clean | End of Lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean all light switches & doorknobs | |||
| Clean hallways & staircases | |||
| Vacuum & mop all floors | |||
| Dust & wipe down all surfaces | |||
| Empty bins | |||
| Make beds (upon request) | — | ||
| Dust furniture | |||
| Clean window ledges | |||
| De-clutter floors | |||
| Clean cobwebs | |||
| Wipe down electronics | — | ||
| Clean mirrors | |||
| Detail & clean skirting boards | — | ||
| Detail all door & door frames | — | ||
| Clean ceiling fans & AC vents | — | ||
| Clean inside cupboards, drawers & shelves | — | ||
| Clean inside windows & window tracks | — | Partial | |
| Inside & outside of sliding door tracks | — | Partial |
The kitchen is the most scrutinised area at any end of lease inspection in Sydney. Oven grease, greasy rangehood filters, and dirty cupboard interiors are the three most common reasons agents flag cleaning issues and deduct from the bond.
| Cleaning Task | General Clean | Deep Clean | End of Lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock & run the dishwasher (upon request) | — | ||
| Wipe down outside of all appliances | |||
| Wipe outside of the fridge | |||
| Wet wipe outside of the oven | |||
| Clean outside of cabinets & drawers | |||
| Clean all surfaces & benchtops | |||
| Clean sink | |||
| Clean stovetop | |||
| Vacuum & mop floors | |||
| Clean inside oven — cavity, racks, glass & seal | — | ||
| Clean rangehood & filters | — | ||
| Clean inside all cabinets, shelves & drawers | — | ||
| Clean splashback | — | ||
| Degrease stovetop burner grates & caps | — |
Bathrooms require descaling, grout scrubbing, and mould treatment — all of which go beyond what a regular clean delivers. Shower screens, toilet bases, exhaust fans, and the inside of bathroom cabinets are the most frequently flagged items at Sydney end of lease inspections.
| Cleaning Task | General Clean | Deep Clean | End of Lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean & mop floors | |||
| Scrub toilets inside, outside & under rim | |||
| Clean outside of cabinets & drawers | |||
| Clean bathtub & shower | |||
| Clean sink & taps | |||
| Clean mirrors | |||
| Clean & wipe down all bench top surfaces | |||
| Clean & dry buff sink, tub & taps | |||
| Remove dust from skirting boards | |||
| Remove all dust & lint | |||
| Clean, vacuum & mop floors | |||
| Clean light fittings & accessible fixtures | — | ||
| Clean high-touch points — door handles, switches | — | ||
| Remove all lint from exhaust fan | — | ||
| Descale shower screen, tiles & grout | — | ||
| Treat & remove mould from grout & silicone | — | ||
| Clean inside of cabinets & drawers | — | ||
| Laundry trough, taps & washing machine exterior | — |
The following services are not included in a standard bond or end of lease clean but can be added to your booking at an additional fixed cost. These are the most commonly requested add-ons by Sydney tenants moving out.
Full oven cavity, racks, door glass & seal deep clean
Per blind, individual slat wipe-down
Per blind, individual wet wipe
Exterior, filters & interior degreased
Per room — hot water extraction, agent-approved method
Inside & outside — 1hr, 2hr or 3hr options by property size
Outside window glass — levelled properties only
Must be empty — priced by property size
Standard garage floor swept and tidied
Up to 12m² — swept and cleaned
Above 12m² — swept and cleaned
Full interior — shelves, drawers & door seals
15 min free included — additional time charged per hour
Per set of sheets, upon request
End of lease pest control — required for pet households
There are certain tasks we don't clean or guarantee due to safety risks, liability, or complexity. The following items are excluded from all standard cleaning services.
A bond cleaning checklist is the room-by-room list of cleaning tasks that a rental property must meet before a tenant can have their bond returned at the end of a tenancy in NSW. Sydney real estate agents use this checklist to assess the condition of the property at the final inspection.
The checklist above reflects the standard used by most Sydney property managers and is the same checklist our professional bond cleaning team follows on every job.
The comparison tables above show the difference between a general maintenance clean, a deep clean, and a full end of lease / bond clean. A regular clean covers the visible surfaces. A deep clean goes further — oven internals, cupboard interiors, grout lines, skirting boards. An end of lease clean includes everything in the deep clean plus additional tasks required to meet NSW agent inspection standards.
Under the NSW Residential Tenancies Act 2010, tenants are required to leave the rental property in the same condition as at the start of the tenancy, reasonable fair wear and tear excepted. If the property was professionally cleaned at the start of the tenancy, it must be professionally cleaned at the end. Most Sydney lease agreements include a specific clause requiring professional cleaning.
It's possible to complete a bond clean yourself, and some tenants do so successfully. However, the most commonly deducted items — oven, rangehood, shower screen descaling, grout, and window tracks — require professional-grade products and experience. Our 7-day re-clean guarantee means that if your agent flags anything after our clean, we return and fix it at no extra cost.
Everything tenants ask us before booking an end of lease clean in Sydney. Can't find your answer? Contact our team directly.
Book a professional bond clean in Sydney and we'll tick off every item on this checklist — backed by a 7-day free re-clean guarantee. Fixed price, local team, same-day available.
