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End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist

  • Nov 5, 2024
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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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