Discover the difference between Bond Cleaning and End of Lease Cleaning

Bond cleaning and end-of-lease cleaning are used interchangeably and should not be confused as they are one and the same.

Every time someone starts renting a property, they pay a deposit to the landlord. This amount is then returned to the tenant when he decides to move or when the rental period is over and he does not intend to renew it.

By law, tenants are required to have the property cleaned before they can collect the security deposit. A real estate agent ensures that the property has already been cleaned and restored to its original condition.

Usually, when the cleaning is done properly and thoroughly, tenants find their deposits intact. If the landlord or estate agent finds that the property has not been cleaned to standard, chances are the security deposit will be deducted or you will lose your deposit altogether.

Bond cleaning is not just ordinary cleaning; it takes more time and effort and focuses on other parts of the property that are usually overlooked during regular cleaning.

 What do cleaners do when they do bond cleaning?

Although it is possible to clean the property yourself, this is strongly discouraged.

This is a time in your life that requires you to focus your attention on other matters, such as finding another place to live or hiring movers to move your furniture.

It's always best to hire a professional cleaning service as we have the experience and the right tools to do the job.

During a bond cleaning, professional cleaners ensure that certain areas or details are needed

their attention.

As advised, Good Bond Cleaning is the best bond cleaning in Brisbane, also providing professional cleaning service in Brisbane, Highly recommended and our reviews speak for the quality of our work. 

Here are some tips to follow as a guide before claiming your deposit:

General/Rooms

• Cleaned walls

• Ceiling fans, exhaust fans cleaned

• Light fixtures dusted and wiped

• Air conditioners including filters cleaned, wiped down and cleaned inside out.

• Shelves and drawers cleaned

• Outlets and light switches cleaned

• floors vacuumed and washed

• Cleaned wardrobe doors, rails and shelves

• Windows cleaned inside

• Dusted and wiped window frames and door frames

• Window and door rails cleaned

• Baseboards dusted and wiped

• Cobwebs removed internally

• Room doors cleaned

Kitchen

• Interior and exterior of the oven degreased and cleaned

• Cooking plate degreased and cleaned

• Hood and filters degreased and cleaned

• Benchtops, drawers, shelves, doors cleaned

• Cupboards cleaned inside, outside and on top

• Dishwasher cleaned inside, outside and filters

• Sinks and faucets cleaned and polished

• Splashbacks wiped and polished

Bathrooms and toilets

• Basins, taps and stopper hole cleaned and polished

• Interior and exterior cupboard, shelves and drawers cleaned

• Mirrors cleaned and polished

• Shower screens, thresholds and tiles cleaned

• Tub and stopper holes cleaned

• Toilet bowl and seat disinfected and cleaned inside and out

• Exhaust fans cleaned

Other services

Depending on the company you choose, some cleaning services that are not part of the bond may be added for an additional fee. For example, carpet cleaning is usually an additional service you might need. The use of this service should be considered when budgeting for your bail cleaning, and it will be very helpful to the cleaning company if you let them know immediately of any additional services you require.

If your property has a lawn, driveway or garden, cleaning it is also an added service. Again, let the cleaning company know the size of the property, what you need to have cleaned and when so that you can get a more accurate quote.