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End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist

Nov 5, 2024
Checklist

For the cleaning to be effective it is critical that you have the right cleaning supplies. Some of these include white vinegar, glass cleaners, disinfectants, dusting cloths, cleaning cloths, sponges, old towels, scrubbing brushes. You can follow this checklist to make sure you achieve all your end-of-tenancy cleaning tasks on time.

General Areas

Take all nails and screws out of the walls and ceiling and putty them smoothly
Dust the ceiling fixtures & lights
Dust all ledges & skirting boards
Clean the windows – glass, frames, sills and tracks
Clean the door knobs and doors and along the top ledge of door frame
Clean all light switches and outlets
Clean the walls and baseboards
Vacuum Carpets – Recommend a professional carpet cleaner to remove stain and steam clean carpets. You could hire a carpet machine but it will take several hours and the results will be substandard
Get rid of all cobwebs.

Bathroom

Get soap scum off the bathroom tiles and tub/shower and bleach the grout
Clean out the bathroom drawers and vanity, making sure you get all the hair out (and remove any liners)
Clean the toilet, sink, counter top and finally the floor (sweep and mop). If the toilet seat is unsavory looking, replace it. You can buy a new one for less than $20 and easy to install
Clean the mirror perfectly – any marks on a mirror instantly makes the bathroom look like it has not been cleaned properly
Vacuum out the surface of the exhaust fan if super dusty and degrease if sticky from dust.

Kitchen

Clean out all cabinets and drawers
Wash the front of the cabinets
Clean and disinfect all countertops
Clean and shine up the sink and tapware
Scrub the refrigerator inside and out (if applicable). Remove all shelves and clean separately if necessary
Scrub the oven inside and out. Remove shelving, drip pans and burners. Use steel wool, it is your friend
Clean out the dishwasher if you have one
Clean exhaust fans if needed
Remove all appliances and sweep behind them.

Bedrooms and Living Room

Dust, sweep, vacuum and mop the rooms, complete cleaning and refer to cleaning general areas above.

Garage

Should be completely empty, sweep and clean all windows. Clean windows make all the difference. You could have a room that’s perfectly cleaned, but a dirty window will tarnish the immaculate look.

The Yard

Mow the lawns.
Pull the weeds.
Remove any debris that might be stuck in the ground or hanging from trees.
Scrub any grass stains, water marks or dirt off any (or as much as you can) paths, steps, driveways and paved areas.

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