Moving out is stressful enough without worrying about whether the property will pass inspection. This room-by-room checklist covers everything real estate agents look for in Sydney and will help you get your full bond back.

Kitchen

Oven inside and out (including racks and tray)
Stovetop and range hood
All bench tops wiped down
Sink and tap polished
Inside all cupboards and drawers
Outside of all cupboards and handles
Dishwasher inside and out
Fridge inside and out (if leaving it)
Exhaust fan and filter

Bathrooms and Toilets

Toilet bowl, seat, lid and base
Shower screen and tiles (remove all soap scum)
Bath scrubbed inside and out
Vanity, sink and tap polished
Mirror cleaned streak-free
Exhaust fan dusted
Floor scrubbed and mopped
Towel rails and hooks wiped

Bedrooms and Living Areas

All surfaces dusted including ceiling fans
Skirting boards wiped
Window sills and tracks cleaned
Windows inside (outside where accessible)
Wardrobes inside and out
Light switches and power points
Carpets vacuumed (steam clean often required)
Hard floors mopped

Laundry

Inside and outside washing machine
Tub or sink cleaned
Cupboards wiped inside and out
Floor mopped
Lint filter cleaned

Garage and Outdoor Areas

Garage floor swept and mopped
Cobwebs removed
Balcony or courtyard swept
Outdoor areas left tidy

Pro tip: Carpet steam cleaning

Most Sydney leases require professional carpet steam cleaning at end of tenancy. Keep the receipt as your agent may request proof.

Common Reasons Bonds Are Withheld in Sydney

✗Oven not cleaned thoroughly
✗Soap scum left on shower screens
✗Carpets not professionally steam cleaned
✗Marks left on walls
✗Fly screens not cleaned
✗Exhaust fans dusty

Don't risk your bond

MS Facilities provides a bond-back guarantee on all end of lease cleans in Sydney. If your agent isn't satisfied, we return to re-clean at no extra cost.

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End of Lease Cleaning Checklist Sydney 2025