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Must Follow Steps During End of Lease Cleaning

A good execution of your end of lease cleaning ensures that you get your security deposit back as quickly as possible. It also means that your move is much less stressful than it should be. It is therefore very important that you follow the right steps and execute your bond back cleaning the optimum way. There is always the option of hiring professional cleaners who can help you out with tricky stuff such as tile and grout cleaning. However, it is pretty simple if done the right way – your end of lease cleaning can be finished in just a day or a few hours.

To make things easier for you, we have curated a list of steps that you can follow to make sure that your cleaning is the end of lease cleaning of your dreams!

Step 1: Start Researching

It is important to be aware and have some knowledge about what you are about to get yourself into. End of lease cleaning is much more thorough than a regular cleaning. It requires more cleaning supplies and some technical knowledge of cleaning. If you are experienced with a mop and a broom, you’ll find it much easier to pull off the bond back cleaning.

Well, to start things off, it is necessary to begin your research way before the moving or the cleaning date. Go online and check out what the experts have to say about things you feel you need to know more about. Read about cleaning supplies and techniques. Understand what surfaces and materials require what kind of cleaning techniques and solutions. It is good to keep a notepad nearby and jot down anything that you feel is important to your end of lease cleaning plans.

Another important thing that you do is to look for good end of lease cleaners who can help you with the job. You can outsource the cleaning entirely or maybe ask them to chip in with some of their expertise. Make sure that the cleaning company is experienced and affordable.

Step 2: Make a plan

A mental roadmap or a plan of sorts can help you get through the end of lease cleaning much more smoothly. As soon as you are done with your research – and it is even better to start planning while you read more about bond back cleaning – make sure that you start writing down a rough timeline. Note down the important dates in your calendar. The most crucial of these dates will of course be the day on which you have to move. Other notable things that you can specifically write about is the day on which you’ll head out to get the supplies, the day of cleaning itself, and of course, the day of inspection. Make sure that your rental documents are in place and that you have your initial condition report with you. This report states the condition of the house when you rented it so that you as well as the house owner can see what damages happened over the time period that you stayed there.

Step 3: Get the cleaning supplies

A head start in your end of lease cleaning plans is a great way to ensure that the house is cleaned properly. Head out to the market or go online to purchase all the necessary cleaning supplies that your end of lease cleaning will require. The list of cleaning supplies would generally look like this:

● Mops and brooms.

● Buckets.

● Rags, microfiber cloths, and dusters.

● Squeegees and wipers.

● Floor disinfectants.

● Glass cleaning solution.

● Grease cleaners.

● Tile and grout cleaning solutions.

● Other specialised cleaning solutions for different purposes.

● A decent vacuum cleaner.

Depending on your specific requirements, your supplies list may vary. However, you’ll find yourself purchasing pretty much everything from the list above.  

Step 4: DIY cleaning sprays

Probably even before you purchase your cleaning supplies, and based on your research, you might want to start making your own cleaning solutions. These may include all-purpose cleaners, glass and window cleaners, floor cleaners, grease cleaners, and more. There are tons of resources available online that you can dive into and make your own cleaning solutions. The best part is that these work well and sometimes even better than market solutions. It will save you a ton of money and can even be a fun experience to begin with.

Step 5: Move out and then clean

Moving is really messy and if you clean before you pack and move everything, it will simply invite double the trouble. This means that you will most probably have to do the cleaning again. Packing and loading creates a lot of mess and with the removalists around, things are sure to get dirty again. Make sure that you start your end of lease cleaning after everything is packed and moved to the new place. Even if you hire an end of lease cleaning company, it is better to ask them to wait before the house is completely emptied.

Step 6: Get professional help

This is the time that if you went in the direction of getting professional help, you’ll need to call them in. After you have moved your belongings, the cleaning company will come in and finish the job for you. The benefit of going for expert help is clear – it is much more efficient and fast. Also, the results are much better. However, the price tag may be a turn off for some people who are working with a crunch budget. Make sure that you weigh the pros and cons of hiring a professional bond back cleaning company before making a decision. The goal is obviously to get your rented space cleaned as efficiently as possible.

Step 7: Take it one by one

Let’s get to the main part now – the cleaning. If you are doing your own end of lease cleaning, ensure that you have a plan about what to clean first and when to clean it. Professionals usually leave the bathrooms for the last because they tend to get dirty even while the cleaning is taking place since you and the cleaners will be using it. However, if this is not the case and if the house has multiple bathrooms, you can start off by cleaning it. They are usually the dirtiest rooms in the house but they are small and can be cleaned quickly. It depends on the specific situations as to which rooms you want to clean first. The idea is to take it slowly and progressively. Doing the work one by one will make it simpler for you and can be much less stressful for the inexperienced cleaner.

Step 8: Use your supplies appropriately

This means that you should use your cleaning solutions and equipment the way that they are meant to be used. For example, use your squeegee on glass windows but on wooden floors. The same goes for cleaning solutions. Well, as you go about the process, you’ll get a hang of it. It is important to use the appropriate amount of cleaning supplies as well. Too much cleaning solution can actually stain the surface instead of cleaning. Also, stuff like carpets and curtains require special treatment at times. You can get professional help for these things specifically.

Step 9: Wrapping it up

Once you are done with your cleaning, check in with your plan and double check everything. Your inspection will be thorough and the house owner will not miss a single spot. You can call in a friend or two to help you as well as do a mock inspection for you. An end of lease cleaning is only good if you get your security deposit back.