{"id":11650,"date":"2019-11-29T11:56:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T00:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=11650"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:55:08","slug":"end-of-lease-cleaning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/end-of-lease-cleaning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"End of Lease Cleaning Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/end-of-lease-cleaning-checklist.jpg\" alt=\"How to Clean an Oven like a Professional\" class=\"wp-image-11768\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">brizmaker \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone who has had to move more than a few times in their life understands <strong>how important it is to leave the property they\u2019ve rented in the condition they found it in.<\/strong> That being said, one of the main tasks is cleaning the house or apartment. And we aren\u2019t talking about a general dusting and a quick vacuuming. No, before you move out, you\u2019ll have to successfully complete the so-called <em>end-of-lease cleaning mission<\/em> that involves restoring the initial state of the property to the last detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The end goal of the task is to leave your landlord happy, so you can have your deposit back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/end-of-lease-cleaning-what-tenants-need-to-know\/\">what does an end-of-lease cleaning actually include?<\/a> Continue reading to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Clean_the_kitchen\">Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"End of Lease Cleaning Checklist - Kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-12076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Kitchen.jpg 915w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Kitchen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Kitchen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Kitchen-360x203.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Breadmaker \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parts of your home will require a bit more attention than others when it comes to cleaning, and the kitchen is definitely one of them. Here is a general list of all the areas you need to take care of and how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Cooking areas:<\/strong> Thoroughly clean your oven, racks, griller, and the stovetop, too. Once you are done, you need to make sure that you\u2019ve removed all detergent spots and wipe marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Exhaust hood:<\/strong> Depending on the type of hood you own, you should either change the filter or wash it. Also, don\u2019t forget to remove any oil marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Sink:<\/strong> Polish the water spout and taps of your sink. If you see any icky leftover food bits in the drain &#8211; remove them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Countertop and other surface areas:<\/strong> Take your time and wipe down everything. If your kitchen work areas are made from a capricious material, use the appropriate cleaning detergent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Cupboard and drawers:<\/strong> Empty all of your storage spaces and give them a good wipe. Pay extra attention to the area where you store your glasses &#8211; sometimes after washing, they leave small water circles behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Dishwasher:<\/strong> Clean both the inside and the outside of your dishwasher. Again, if you see any food bits left in the filter, wash them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Get a friend to help you pull out the refrigerator and clean it behind the appliance and underneath it. Of course, take care of any food stains inside and wipe the door.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Walls:<\/strong> Destroy any existing spider houses, scrub off small stains and marks, and if needed &#8211; repaint some areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Floors:<\/strong> Vacuum the whole room and pay extra attention to the areas around your appliances. After that, mop the floor and if you have any carpets, you can steam clean them to disinfect the items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Windows and sills:<\/strong> Clean all of your windows both on the inside and outside. The same applies to their frames and sills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Ledges:<\/strong> This one is time-consuming but necessary &#8211; wipe clean all ledges including the top of the doors, skirting boards, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-much-does-end-of-lease-cleaning-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How Much Does End of Lease Cleaning Cost?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/End-of-lease-cleaning-cost-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How Much Does End of Lease Cleaning Cost? - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How Much Does End of Lease Cleaning Cost? &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">End of Lease Advice<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-much-does-end-of-lease-cleaning-cost\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How Much Does End of Lease Cleaning Cost?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow Much Does End of Lease Cleaning Cost?\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Clean_the_bathroom\">Bathroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"End of Lease Cleaning Checklist - Bathroom\" class=\"wp-image-12077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bathroom.jpg 915w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bathroom-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bathroom-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bathroom-360x203.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NavinTar \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning the bathroom is definitely one of those house chores that nobody likes doing. Sadly, when it comes to end-of-lease cleaning, you just can\u2019t skip the place. Here is <strong>how to clean the bathroom<\/strong> before you move out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Mirrors:<\/strong> Scrunch up a piece of newspaper, grab your favourite detergent, and wipe the mirror until it&#8217;s sparkling clean. Make sure you don\u2019t leave any marks behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Toilet:<\/strong> When it comes to the toilet, surface cleaning just won\u2019t cut it. You\u2019ll need to disinfect the whole thing and clean the inside of the toilet tank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Shower:<\/strong> Remove any mould from the showerhead, taps and glass screen. Dry the cleaned areas and don\u2019t forget to do some polishing to make them extra shiny.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Basin and drain:<\/strong> Wash the basin and drain. Take care of the benchtops and wipe down the wall tiles and taps. If you want to be on the safe side, you could also disinfect them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Small bathroom items:<\/strong> Remove any built-up gunk from the soap holders, clean the toilet paper holder and polish the towel rails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/is-bond-cleaning-mandatory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Is Bond Cleaning Mandatory for Tenants in Australia?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aus-is-bond-cleaning-mandatory-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Is bond cleaning mandatory for tenants in AUS?\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"aus-is-bond-cleaning-mandatory\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">End of Lease Advice<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/is-bond-cleaning-mandatory\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Is Bond Cleaning Mandatory for Tenants in Australia?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs Bond Cleaning Mandatory for Tenants in Australia?\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Clean_the_living_room\">Living room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Living-Room.jpg\" alt=\"End of Lease Cleaning Checklist - Living Room\" class=\"wp-image-12078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Living-Room.jpg 915w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Living-Room-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Living-Room-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Living-Room-360x203.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marina_D \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, cleaning the living room involves a lot of dusting and vacuuming, however, the list doesn\u2019t end there. Here is everything else you need to do before you move out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Cupboards and shelves:<\/strong> Empty the cupboards and remove all books and decorations from the shelves. Dust and wipe everything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Floor:<\/strong> Vacuum the whole room. Don\u2019t forget to clean the areas under the furniture. Mop the floor once done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Rugs and carpets:<\/strong> In Australia, all tenants are required to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/carpet-cleaning\/\">steam clean the carpets<\/a> before they leave the property. Of course, before you do that, remove hair, dust particles, crumbs, etc. with a vacuum cleaner. Steam cleaning is not a simple procedure and it takes at least a few hours, so keep in mind <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-long-does-carpet-cleaning-take\/\">the time necessary for cleaning the carpets<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Furniture:<\/strong> Dust all of the furniture that comes with the property and polish any wooden parts it has. It\u2019s also a good idea to put them back in the position you\u2019ve found them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Walls:<\/strong> Like with the kitchen, take care of any wall spots by carefully scrubbing them. If you find some stains that are hard to clean, try concealing them with a bit of paint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Blinds and curtains:<\/strong> Dust the blinds and if you can, wash the curtains. We suggest placing your washer on a lower heat setting to be on the safe side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Lights:<\/strong> Wipe all of the light switches. Dust all lampshades and replace any non-working or flickering light bulbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/best-way-to-clean-tv-screen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Best Way to Clean Your TV Screen: A Guide for Every Screen Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/best-way-cleaning-tv-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The best way to clean a tv screen\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"best-way-cleaning-tv\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/best-way-to-clean-tv-screen\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Best Way to Clean Your TV Screen: A Guide for Every Screen Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Best Way to Clean Your TV Screen: A Guide for Every Screen Type\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Clean_the_bedrooms\">Bedrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"End of Lease Cleaning Checklist - Bedroom\" class=\"wp-image-12079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bedroom.jpg 915w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bedroom-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bedroom-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Bedroom-360x203.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photographee.eu \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of cleaning the bedrooms in the property is no different from the one for the living room, except for a few additional tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Mattress:<\/strong> Carefully vacuum the mattress, and if you can, <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/mattress-cleaning\/\">steam clean the item to disinfect it<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Bed frame:<\/strong> All you have to do is dust the bedframe and polish it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Wardrobes, cupboards, and drawers:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve removed all of your personal possessions, dust and wipe both the inside and outside of your wardrobe, cupboards, and drawers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Mirrors, picture frames, and other wall decorations:<\/strong> Wipe clean any mirrors and dust the picture frames. If the bedroom comes with any other wall decorations &#8211; clean those, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/dry-carpet-cleaning-vs-steam-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Dry Carpet Cleaning VS. Steam Cleaning\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dry-cleaning-vs-steam-carpet-cleaning-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Dry Carpet Cleaning VS. 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Steam Cleaning\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Clean_the_entrance_hall_hallway_and_staircase\">Entrance hall, hallway and staircase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Entrance-Hall-Hallway-and-Staircase.jpg\" alt=\"End of Lease Cleaning Checklist - Entrance Hall, Hallway and Staircase\" class=\"wp-image-12080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Entrance-Hall-Hallway-and-Staircase.jpg 915w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Entrance-Hall-Hallway-and-Staircase-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Entrance-Hall-Hallway-and-Staircase-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Entrance-Hall-Hallway-and-Staircase-360x203.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photographee.eu \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, these kinds of spaces are on the smaller side and don\u2019t have many furnishings, which means that you will be able to clean them a lot faster. Here is what you need to take care of in the entrance hall, hallway and staircase before you move out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remove cobwebs:<\/strong> It\u2019s a good idea to destroy any existing spider houses before you move out of the property. Leaving them behind will give the house or apartment a messy look. Get a broom or your vacuum cleaner and remove them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curtain rails and picture frames:<\/strong> Just give them a quick dusting are you are done with them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mirrors:<\/strong> Again, like in the other areas we\u2019ve listed, you\u2019ll have to polish any mirrors you might have hung up on the property to remove fingerprints and dust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doors:<\/strong> Wipe the top part of the doors to remove dust and polish them on both sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light switches, fittings, and lampshades:<\/strong> Clean all light switches, light fittings, power sockets, and plugs. Don\u2019t forget to dust the lampshades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Woodwork:<\/strong> Dust and wipe all skirting boards and other types of woodwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banister, stairway, and railings:<\/strong> A general dusting will do the job. If you want to take the extra mile, you could also polish the fixtures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Floors:<\/strong> Finally, vacuum and mop the floors and you are done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">We specialised in end of lease cleaning &amp; we are here for you!<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Book a professional bond back cleaning and get your deposit back.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"49\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/cleaner.png\" alt=\"We specialised in end of lease cleaning &amp; we are here for you!\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Take_care_of_the_exterior_areas\">Exterior areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Exterior.jpg\" alt=\"End of Lease Cleaning Checklist - Exterior\" class=\"wp-image-12089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Exterior.jpg 915w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Exterior-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Exterior-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/End-of-Lease-Cleaning-Checklist-Exterior-360x203.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">bubutu \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are done with cleaning the main areas of your house, you should concentrate on the following tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Veranda and patio:<\/strong> Clean any outdoor surfaces like the veranda or patio. If the property comes with a BBQ or garden furniture &#8211; take care of those, as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Garden:<\/strong> Don\u2019t forget about the garden. Mow the lawn, do some weeding and sweep the paths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Pool:<\/strong> If the property has a pool, make sure to clean it from any leaf debris and take care of the filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Outdoor lights:<\/strong> Make sure that all outdoor lighting is working properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Garage and driveway:<\/strong> Sweep and wash the garage and driveway. Try to remove any dirt or oil marks. Test the garage door to make sure it\u2019s working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Trash bins:<\/strong> Wash all of the waste bins in the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Compost bin:<\/strong> Make sure that there are no letters left in the letterbox and clear out the compost bin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Basement:<\/strong> Remove any items you\u2019ve left in the basement. Sweep the floors and remove cobwebs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/do-you-need-to-take-care-of-the-garden-and-other-outdoor-areas-at-the-end-of-your-lease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Do You Need to Take Care of the Garden and Other Outdoor Areas at the End of Your Lease?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/end-of-lease-garden-clean-up-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"End of lease garden clean-up\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"End of lease garden clean-up\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/do-you-need-to-take-care-of-the-garden-and-other-outdoor-areas-at-the-end-of-your-lease\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Do You Need to Take Care of the Garden and Other Outdoor Areas at the End of Your Lease?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo You Need to Take Care of the Garden and Other Outdoor Areas at the End of Your Lease?\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Additional_helpful_tips\">Additional helpful tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, cleaning your property prior to moving out involves quite a lot of areas and the task will eat up a serious amount of your time. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to do your best to optimise the whole process. Here is what you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Prepare a bucket or some type of container with all of your cleaning supplies inside to carry around the house. This way, you won\u2019t need to go back and forth between the area you are cleaning and the place where you store your detergents, sponges, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Use this universal rule: Clean from left to right, back to front, and top to bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Always start the process with dry cleaning tasks like vacuuming your carpet or sweeping the floors. Once you are done with those, you can proceed with chores that involve water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Do you own any pets? If yes, make sure to take care of the entire living space by thoroughly disinfecting it against insect pests. Also &#8211; it\u2019s a good idea to fumigate the property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Give your removal team a helping hand by taking care of any hazardous or prohibited items they can\u2019t relocate. If you don\u2019t know what the professional can and can\u2019t move, we advise you to contact your removal company for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"takeaways\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-title\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thoroughly clean the property.<\/strong> When you&#8217;re planning to move out, it is extremely important to pay attention to detail and there are no steps you want to skip. After all &#8211; you want your deposit back, right?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start early.<\/strong> Having more time to properly clean your apartment or house will make the whole process less stressful and will bring better end results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call professional cleaners to help.<\/strong> If you aren\u2019t sure that you\u2019ll have enough time or aren\u2019t sure that your landlord will be happy with the results, it\u2019s best to leave the task to a <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/end-of-lease-cleaning\/\">professional end-of-lease cleaning company<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone who has had to move more than a few times in their life understands how important is to leave the property they\u2019ve rented in the condition they found it in. That being said, one of the main tasks is cleaning the house or apartment. And we aren\u2019t talking about a general dusting and a quick vacuuming. 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