Moving out of a rental? Here's what you need to know.
Moving out is stressful enough without the added worry of losing part of your bond over cleaning. The good news is that with the right preparation — or the right help — getting your full bond back is absolutely achievable.
Here's what landlords and property managers in Canterbury typically look for during a final inspection.
Kitchen
- Oven interior cleaned, including racks and door glass
- Rangehood and accessible filters degreased
- Benchtops, splashbacks, and sink scrubbed
- Inside cupboards and drawers wiped out
- Appliance exteriors cleaned
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Bathroom
- Toilet cleaned thoroughly including base and behind
- Shower screens, tiles, and tracks descaled and cleaned
- Taps and shower heads descaled and polished
- Vanity drawers and cabinet interiors wiped out
- Mirrors streak-free
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Bedrooms & Living Areas
- Inside wardrobes and drawers cleaned
- Skirting boards wiped down
- Window glass cleaned inside
- Wall marks spot cleaned
- Light switches and door handles wiped
- Carpets vacuumed and refreshed
- Cobwebs removed throughout
General
- All bins emptied and cleaned
- Light fittings and vents dusted
- Floor edges and corners cleaned throughout
- Garage or outdoor areas left tidy if applicable
Our honest advice Even with the best intentions, end of tenancy cleaning is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. A missed oven clean or a soap-scummed shower screen can be enough for a landlord to deduct from your bond.
Our End of Tenancy clean is specifically designed to meet the standard expected by landlords and property managers across Canterbury — giving your property the best possible chance of passing inspection first time.
Moving out soon? Book your End of Tenancy clean today and leave the hard work to us. Please read our full inclusions on our services page.