eXIT CLEANING GUIDE

INSIDE YOUR RENTAL

• Air-conditioning unit:  Wipe outside of air conditioning units and clean all filters
• Cupboards & drawers: Empty and wipe them clean.
• Fans: Dust fans and wipe down.
• Floor Coverings:
  • Tiles and Timber floors - sweep/vacuum and then mop.
  • Carpets should be professionally cleaned.
• Flyscreen's:
  • Remove, wash and put back.
• Ledges/skirtings:
  • Wipe clean all ledges, including sliding door tracks, skirting boards, tops of doors and windows.
• Lights:
  • Clean all your light switches and lights. Replace any non-working bulbs.
• Walls and Doors: 
  • Wipe down all walls. Scrub any marks, and fix dents or holes. Repaint if necessary. Remove any cobwebs from the corners of rooms.
• Windows:
  • Clean all windows inside and where able outside.
  • Window/sliding doors sills cleaned.
  • Window tracks clean and free from dust and bugs.
• Window Coverings:
  • Venetian blinds cleaned.
  • Curtains cleaned (do not wash without prior approval)

Don’t forget: If the owner provided any appliance or furniture, it should be cleaned and left in the condition you found it.

TOILET, BATHROOM & LAUNDRY

• Basin:
  • Clean basin and drain,
  • wipe down any benchtops, any wall tiles and taps.
  • wipe down any soap holders, towel rails
• Mirrors: Clean down all mirrors and remove any wipe marks.
• Shower: Clean the shower glass, the taps and the showerhead. Remove any mold from the grout, mop the floor and allow the area to dry thoroughly. Wash the shower curtain.
• Toilet:
  • Scrub and disinfect around the outside of the bowl and under the seat.
  • Scrub and disinfect the inside of the bowl making sure to remove any calcium build up in the toilet
  • wipe down toilet paper holder
• Exhaust Fan and Light Fittings: Clean all ceiling fans / exhaust fans
• Floors: Clean Floors

KITCHEN

• Benches: Wipe down all surface areas and walls.
• Cooking areas: Clean your oven, the racks and the stovetop. Remove any wipe marks.
• Cupboards: Empty all cupboards and wipe them down.
• Dishwasher: Clean inside your dishwasher and racks. Remove any food from the filter and rinse it out.
• Exhaust: Clean any oil marks, wash the filters and ensure the light is working.
• Extractor fan: Remove any dust and oil.
• Fridge: Pull out the refrigerator and clean behind and underneath.
• Sinks: Remove any food from the drain and clean down the taps.
• Oven: Oven (including trays and racks) and cooktop cleaned

OUTDOOR AREAS

• External areas returned to the same condition as the beginning of the lease.
• Driveway: Remove any oil stains on your driveway.
• Garage: Empty the garage space, clean any oil marks, dirt, remove cobwebs, and clean down the door.
• Patios: Clean and hose down any patio areas, remove cobwebs. Don’t forget to clean any appliances.
• Pets: Clean up any animal mess and repair any damage.
• Pools & spas: Clean debris from the water and filter. Check for any special conditions in your tenancy agreement.
• Rubbish bins: If applicable, empty, wash and dry.
• Windows: Clear away cobwebs, wash and dry.
• Garden/ Yard: Mow your lawn, weed the garden, trim any overhanging trees and sweep the pavement.
• Keys and Instruction Manuals: Keys and remotes for all locks returned and Instruction guides remain at the property

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