Bond Cleaning Tips to Pass Property Inspection for 100% Refund

Passing your property inspection is critical when you move out as it will ensure a smooth return of your bond, help keep your reputation as a renter in good standing and enable an easy transition when you’re moving house. 

And key to this is the end of lease clean. It can be a tricky and fraught time for many. What are the best ways to clean up the place? How can you be sure you’ve got it to an appropriate standard? Well, you may have already seen our end of lease cleaning checklist - and if you haven’t, make sure you check it out now - but to help you out, we’ve put together some other great bond cleaning tips too. They’ll help you get your rental property looking spick and span again before you move out. Our tips will also help you be better prepared for the paperwork aspects too! 

It’s deep clean time 

Sure, we all know about spot cleaning and doing day-to-day wipe downs. But that won’t quite cut it for property inspections. Deep cleaning is one of the most important things you can do when you’re carrying out a bond cleaning in Darwin NT. 

But if you haven’t done one before, you’re probably wondering what a deep clean is. Well, “deep cleaning” means that you’re paying attention to all of the spots that might normally get overlooked when you’re doing your regular cleaning. The space between the stove and the sink, the oven’s interior, behind the toilet - all of these sorts of spots and more. Having a keen eye for detail is critical during this stage, and it’s also essential to invest in the right cleaning products to get everything sparkling again. 

Steam clean the carpets 

Carpets can look a little dull and tired if you’ve been occupying a home for more than a few months. But a solid steam clean will bring back the pizza and get it looking fresh and new again. It’s exactly what you need for adequate bond cleaning. 

Take care of repairs 

If there are repairs around the place that you’ve been putting off, now is the time to tackle them. This is particularly important if you’ve had appliances break down or other general issues after you first moved in - you don’t want needless cash coming out of your bond to deal with these problems after you’ve moved out.  

Take photos and get everything in writing 

When you move into any house or apartment, make sure that you take detailed photos of the current condition of the property. Then email them to the estate agent and retain a copy for yourself. It’s a good idea to get the estate agent to send a confirmation of receipt, too. 

This will help provide a standard for “reasonable wear and tear” when it comes time to move. On occasion, sneaky landlords will sometimes attempt to pin pre-existing damage or issues on vacating tenants - but if you’ve got evidence to indicate that this isn’t the case, you’ll be able to back up your case. 

Additionally, after an end of lease clean has been carried out, make sure you take photos yourself or receive them from the cleaner. This will help remove any ambiguity about the state of the property after the bond cleaning has been completed. 

Use professional cleaning services 

One of the problems that many tenants run across when they’re leaving a property is that they have differing ideas around what constitutes “clean”. That’s why utilizing professional cleaners can be an excellent idea. You’ll be working with highly-experienced cleaners who will certainly be able to clean to a higher standard than you can, and won’t need to invest in additional equipment. So, if you’d like to save yourself time and energy while boosting your chances of getting your bond back, get in touch with the pros - it’s worth the splurge. 

Get in touch with The Bond Cleaning in Darwin NT for more information about bond cleaning today 

If you’ve got questions about how you can clean your property more effectively, or you’re looking for a quote on vacate cleaning, why not get in touch with the team at The Bond Cleaning? As longtime cleaning professionals, we’ve got all the equipment required to get your property looking immaculate, as well as police-checked staff and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to helping you pass your property inspection soon! 

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