End-of-Lease Cleaning Checklist for Sydney Renters

End of Lease

End-of-Lease Cleaning Checklist for Sydney Renters

Preparing to move out? Use this practical room-by-room checklist to plan your clean and record completed work. Cleaning expectations can differ between properties, so compare your tenancy agreement, ingoing condition report and any written instructions from your property manager.

Kitchen

Clean the cooktop, oven, rangehood and splashback, following the manufacturer’s care instructions.
Wipe cupboard fronts, handles, shelves and benchtops; remove crumbs and food residue.
Clean the sink, taps and drain area.
Empty and wipe the refrigerator and freezer if they are part of the property.
Vacuum and mop the floor, including accessible edges.

Bathroom and laundry

Clean the toilet, basin, taps, shower and bath.
Remove soap residue from tiles and screens using products suitable for the surface.
Wipe mirrors, shelves, cabinetry and accessible fittings.
Clean the laundry tub and the outside of appliances supplied with the property.
Vacuum and mop floors; check corners and behind doors.

Bedrooms and living areas

Dust reachable surfaces, light fittings, fans and skirting boards.
Wipe built-in wardrobes, shelves, tracks and handles.
Clean accessible window glass, sills and tracks where included in your agreed scope.
Remove marks only with a method suitable for the paint and finish.
Vacuum carpets or sweep and mop hard floors.

Final checks

Remove rubbish and personal belongings, and check cupboards and storage areas.
Look over the property in good light and take dated photos of the completed clean.
Compare each room with the ingoing condition report, allowing for fair wear and tear.
Keep receipts or service records and confirm any questions with your property manager in writing.

For NSW guidance, see the NSW Government moving-out guide and condition report information.

Need help with the agreed cleaning scope?

Procore Cleaning Group provides end-of-lease cleaning across Greater Sydney. Tell us about the property, timing and checklist requirements for a tailored quote. Contact our team or call 02 8609 5280.