End of Lease Cleaning Checklist

Quick definition: Approved Scope + “Where safe”

• Approved Scope is what applies to your job: Checklist A plus any Checklist B/C items you accept in writing.

• Where safe means reachable without ladders, without disassembly, and without unsafe access.

Checklist A (Included by default)

Checklist A is the standard end-of-lease cleaning scope, applied “where safe”.

Kitchen & pantry (Checklist A)

• Benchtops and accessible surfaces cleaned and wiped

• Cupboards and drawers cleaned (faces/handles/edges; inside where accessible)

• Splashback cleaned

• Sink and tapware cleaned

• Oven cleaned (internal clean and accessible oven glass)

• Cooktop and surrounding area cleaned

• Rangehood canopy and filters cleaned (degreased)

• Dishwasher exterior/door edges wiped

• Fridge cavity wiped (where accessible)

Bathrooms / ensuites / toilets (Checklist A)

• Shower glass cleaned (including soap build-up)

• Shower tiles cleaned

• Vanity, basin, and tapware cleaned

• Cupboards and drawers wiped (faces/handles; inside where accessible)

• Toilet cleaned (seat/hinges, bowl/rim, exterior, base, and behind where accessible)

• Bath cleaned (if present)

• Mirrors cleaned

• Bathroom accessories wiped (rails/hooks/holders)

Bedrooms & wardrobes (Checklist A)

• Wardrobes cleaned (doors, mirrors, shelves, rails, and wardrobe floor)

• Bedroom surfaces wiped where accessible

Living areas & other rooms (Checklist A)

• Accessible surfaces wiped

• General dusting and detail wipe-down where accessible

Walls / skirtings / switches (Checklist A)

• Cobweb removal

• Skirtings/architraves cleaned

• Switches and door handles wiped

• Wall spot-cleaning (limited to a defined small number of marked spots)

Laundry (Checklist A)

• Laundry tub/basin cleaned

• Benchtop and splashback cleaned

• Cupboards and drawers wiped (faces/handles; inside where accessible)

• Washer space wiped (where accessible)

• Floor/drain area cleaned

Floors & stairs (Checklist A)

• Carpets: vacuum edges and open areas (baseline)

• Hard floors / stairs: vacuum then neutral mop, dry streak-free

Important: carpet stain/spot treatment is not included in Checklist A.

Windows & treatments (Checklist A)

• Internal window glass cleaned

• Window frames and sills vacuumed and wiped (where accessible)

Ceilings & fixtures (Checklist A)

• Cobwebs removed

• Light dusting of accessible fixtures

HVAC / ventilation + pest/odour control (Checklist A)

• Split system casing/louvres wiped and washable filters cleaned (where accessible)

• Property-wide cobweb sweep

Documentation / handover (Checklist A)

• Before/after photos (wide + detail)

• Wall spot record (marked spots photographed)

• Invoice/keys issued and verified

Checklist B (Popular extras)

Checklist B items are only included if accepted in writing.

Floors & stairs extras (Checklist B)

• Carpet spot cleaning (stain treatment): spot treat localised stains (targeted treatment only)

• Carpet steam cleaning (hot water extraction)

• Carpet extraction (cold water): pre-spray then extract

Windows & treatments extras (Checklist B)

• Window tracks/weep holes cleaned

• Flyscreens cleaned

• Blinds detailed cleaning

• Outside glass cleaned (where safe)

Other popular extras (Checklist B)

• Fans/vents detailed cleaning

• Additional grout/descale detailing (bathrooms) where requested

Checklist C (Uncommon extras)

Checklist C items are only included if accepted in writing and generally cover deeper, less-common requests such as:

• Intensive pet hair removal

• Pet odour / fluid treatment

• Expanded exterior detailing

• Other non-standard deep-detail items agreed in writing

How to use the checklist (so your scope is crystal-clear)

1. Start with Checklist A as your baseline.

2. Add any Checklist B or Checklist C items you want, and make sure they’re accepted in writing so they become part of Approved Scope.

3. For carpet stains, select Checklist B: Carpet spot cleaning (stain treatment).

4. Use “Where safe” as the practical boundary for reach/access.