End of Lease Cleaning Adelaide is something that tenants fear almost as much as searching for Rental Properties in Adelaide. In Adelaide’s extremely competitive rental market, moving out of a property can be a stressful time, and the inspection of the property by Property Managers and Landlords is arguably the most stressful part of the process for tenants. With strict guidelines regarding the return of Rental Properties in South Australia, the end of lease cleaning is one of the most important cleaning jobs that any tenant will undertake.

Many tenants believe that a simple cleaning is all that is required of them at the end of their tenancy. However, this is the reason for many lost deposits. Property managers conduct thorough inspections of rental properties at the end of tenancies and compare the property to the initial entry condition report.

Any marks or scratches on surfaces that are deemed not fair wear and tear will cause you to lose some or all of your rental property’s deposit. Due to Adelaide’s dry climate most rental properties accumulate lots of dust, dirt and grime quickly. And in addition many Adelaide homes and rentals are supplied with hard water, leaving marks and stains on surfaces, and in bathroom showers, bathtubs and sinks. A full clean is strategic to get your whole rental property’s deposit back.

While failing an inspection will only affect your wallet in the first instance, it can have further-reaching consequences in terms of stress, your bond refund and even your rental record. By preparing in the right way and using a methodical approach to your end of lease

Cleaning in Adelaide, you should be able to leave your property in a fit state to receive your full bond back. In this article we’ll cover what property managers are looking for, the most common errors tenants make and give you the best tips for completing your cleaning in the best possible way.

Why Final Inspections Are Tougher Than Most Tenants Expect

Most tenants hold the incorrect view that leaving a rental property clean at the end of lease will result in receiving their full bond refund Adelaide. The majority of Property Managers in South Australia are utilising a strict clean standard of return and compare the property at vacate to the initial entry inspection reports, minus fair wear and tear.

It is very common for real estate agencies to have their own internal standards in relation to vacating a property and the way it should be cleaned. The tenant will be expected to meet these standards in relation to cleaning and generally to have returned the property to the same condition as when they moved in.

Items that are commonly scrutinized in relation to the cleaning of a property include; the tops of ceiling fans and other overhead items, light fittings for dead insects, door tracks for sliding doors and generally all other nook and cranny that may harbor dirt and grime. The tenants responsibility is to return the property in the absolute cleanest condition possible, ready for the next tenant to move in, without any additional cost to the landlord for cleaning.

Add to this the internal guidelines of real estate agencies and how they stipulate details of the clean to an exacting degree of thoroughness. Items that are regularly cleaned such as kitchen benches and bathrooms are expected to be cleaned to an almost spotless state. Attention to details such as cleaning of ceiling fans, the inside of light fittings for dead insects and the tracks of sliding doors is typical of what property managers look for in the final clean.

They aim to have the property ready for the new tenant to move in on the first day, without any further cleaning being required and without incurring any extra costs to the landlord. Knowing these details will help explain why just a simple wipe down of the property will not be sufficient and why professional vacate cleaning Adelaide is your best option.

The Biggest Inspection Failure Points in Adelaide Homes

Even if you have been the perfect tenant, you will still get caught out in certain areas that tenants are consistently failed in by property managers when it comes to the end of tenancy cleaning and inspections for bond refund Adelaide. Here are the key areas of the home and outdoor that tenants get failed in that you can avoid by knowing what the property managers are looking for when conducting the final inspection to receive full bond refund Adelaide.

Outdoor Red Dust, Cobwebs & Sliding Door Tracks For End Of Lease Cleaning

The unique environment of Adelaide causes particular cleaning problems at times, particularly the constant red dust that penetrates into every nook and cranny of homes during the dry times of year. This red dust will deposit itself heavily onto external walls, porches and in the tracks of sliding doors. Property managers who regularly open and close the sliding doors to check for smooth operation will immediately pick up on any dirt in the door tracks.

There are cobwebs that must be removed from the eaves of the house, around exterior lighting, and from the area around entry points. The sliding door tracks must be thoroughly vacuumed, and then wiped down with a damp cloth to remove stubborn red dirt that has cake to the tracks. An old toothbrush (old) is the best thing to remove dirt from corners of the door tracks. The inspector will know that a superficial clean has been done if the exterior of the property has not been properly cleaned.

Hard Water Stains Adelaide Tenants Always Miss

South Australia has some of the hardest water in the country with mineral rich water leaving calcified water marks on glass shower screens, tiles and other bathroom tapware surfaces.

These water marks provide the hardest of surfaces and are often left with just a residue of typical cleaning products found on supermarket shelves, leading to frustrating cloudy marks. These marks can be quickly identified and are often one of the 1st items a property manager will inspect when entering a property.

When shower screens become frosted or spotty there is an assumption that they have been scratched or that they have become permanently frosted. But the more likely scenario is that they have built up a lot of calcium over months or years and all they need is a good scale.

These products can be purchased at most hardware stores, or alternatively you can make up a paste with equal parts of white vinegar and baking soda. With some hard scrubbing all shower screens can be clear by the time of your inspection. And don’t forget the chrome tapware, make sure there is no white crusty stuff around the base or spout of all the faucets. If there is, there will be cleaning deductions from your bond.

Kitchen Grease Build-Up

Most stubborn dirt and grime in the home is found in the kitchen. Grease from cooking comes out of the pan as fumes which then settle on surfaces in the kitchen including tops of cupboards, splashbacks and surfaces of range hoods and exhaust fans. Inspectors of properties will rub their fingers along all such surfaces and if they feel any sign of stickiness the whole property will fail.

Many areas of concern within a property come from the fear of the oven. It can contain a large amount of carbon, be left with food residue within the crevices of the doors, have worn wire racks, and have dirty glass. Many such areas require the use of heavy duty degreasers, require the separation of the oven door to clean between the glass, and soaking of the racks overnight to return to like new.

Even just a residual amount of grime on cabinetry or in drawers can prompt a request for professional cleaning and many renters opt for a professional bond cleaning adelaide service for the kitchen.

Windows, Flyscreens & Tracks

Clean windows make a big difference to the look of a property.New window films make houses look fresher, cleaner and more pleasant than dull, dirty windows. In order to clean the windows for the final inspection of a house more than just the inside of the window needs a good clean.All of the windows must be cleaned inside and out (where safely possible).

Most importantly the window tracks must be vacuumed out and the whole area washed down with soapy water to remove any dirt, bugs and mold that has built up. Dirty window tracks and dusty flyscreens are two of the biggest areas that are commonly overlooked, and can instantly make anyone realize that the windows have not been given the correct amount of attention during the cleaning process.

Skirting Boards, Door Frames & Light Switches

Dust settling in on skirting boards and top of door frames is one of the key areas that separate a ‘tidy’ house from a ‘bond-ready’ house. Even during weekly cleaning these areas are so easy to miss, but will be highly visible to property managers upon inspection with a quick wipe of finger down door frames.

Light switches and door handles are two of the higher touch point areas of the home. These are subject to becoming quickly dirty. Use of a multipurpose cleaner to individually clean and wipe down all light switches and door handles within the home until all finger print marks are removed is crucial to presenting a home that has been cleaned regularly. Likewise skirting boards are an

area that is regularly subject to dust and in some cases can also develop scuff marks and stubborn dirt marks.

The regular dusting of these, followed by their proper wiping down to remove marks and dirt is an important part of presenting a home that has been thoroughly cleaned, and shows signs of proper maintenance throughout tenancy.

Is Carpet Steam Cleaning Mandatory in Adelaide?

A very common question asked by tenants departing properties in South Australia is what to do with the carpet Whether carpet steam cleaning Adelaide is required or not depends entirely upon the terms and conditions of your rental agreement.

The simple answer is No – carpet steam cleaning Adelaide is not required to be professionally cleaned if the carpets have only fair wear and tear. Departing tenants are required and expect to leave the rental property in a reasonably clean condition, as it was found at the commencement of tenancy. Most entry condition reports will state whether or not the carpets were professionally cleaned prior to your tenancy. If they were not then it is unlikely that you will be required to have them professionally cleaned at the end of your tenancy.

But there are circumstances where professional cleaning of your carpets is considered to be part of your repair obligations for wear and tear. For example, a wine spill, a dropped piece of food, a trail of dirt and mud across your carpet – these types of incidents can cause serious damage and are required to be professionally cleaned and repaired to the standard of when you first moved into the rental property.

Generally when a lease includes permission for pets to reside at the rental property there will be additional conditions including an undertaking to have the carpet/s professionally cleaned, steam cleaned and deodorized, and in many cases pest control for fleas and other pests applied at the end of the tenancy.

These specialized cleans and treatments are particularly important where there are possible allergens present such as in the case of cat and dog hair, strong odors from pets that have been allowed to live at the rental property and from dirt and soiling that has been hidden within the carpet fibers. These soiling’s cannot be removed through regular vacuum cleaning. A professional carpet cleaning service is best suited to deal with these issues and are an important part of ensuring a rental property is returned in a satisfactory condition at the end of the tenancy.

In the majority of leases, it is left up to the tenant to whether they choose to carry out carpet cleaning at the end of their tenancy, however, many tenants take the precaution to have their carpets professionally cleaned as part of their departure from the rental property. As the evidence of the carpet cleaning will provide tenants with comfort that they have met their obligations as a tenant with the rental property. It is also a fact that property managers are extremely keen to inspect rental properties and can easily identify marks, wear and soiled carpets.

By providing evidence of a rental property’s carpet cleaning in the form of a receipt from the cleaning company, Tenants can provide proof of carpet cleaning at their rental property in the event of any dispute regarding the cleanliness of the carpets at the tenant’s vacate inspection which could result in the tenant losing their full tenancy bond.

In addition to protecting your bond should there be any dispute regarding the cleanliness of your rental property’s carpet upon your departure, it is also very important to note that any stains that have created marks on your carpet during your tenancy should be cleaned as soon as possible in order to prevent further damage to your rental property’s carpet fibers.

DIY Cleaning vs Professional Bond End of Lease Cleaning Adelaide

When you are due to move house as a tenant it can be a very stressful time. But there are few things that can match the stress of trying to do the final clean of your old property yourself in

order to save some money or to pay for a professional cleaning company to do it for you in order to save yourself from the risk of losing your bond.

In the following section we have outlined the benefits and drawbacks for you to make an

DIY can end up costing so much more than a couple of days of your time. The cleaning products to start with can add up quickly – specialty degreasers, tile and grout cleaners, hard water stain removers, etc. In addition to that you’ll be needing grout brushes of different widths and a carpet steam cleaner. Yes there are some very cheap options for cleaning available at supermarkets but after you’ve done all the hard work of packing and moving – don’t underestimate the physical tiredness that follows – the last thing you will have any energy for is detailed cleaning of every nook and cranny of your old home.

If you are not able to clean a few spots, you may be required to return to the property in order to clean in order to receive your refund. This is something that you can avoid by hiring End of Lease Cleaning Adelaide experts for your cleaning, as they are able to provide you with the peace of mind knowing that they have cleaned your home to the highest of standards and that they offer a 100% guarantee for their work, meaning that your bond will be fully refunded if any part of the cleaning is not to the standard of your property manager.

Cheap Bond Cleaning Adelaide: What Tenants Should Watch Out For

You would be surprised at how many people look for the cheapest option available for help for professional cleaning of their house to get their full bond back. There are many advertisements offering cheap bond cleaning Adelaide wide for the full house cleaning, some even offer a flat rate for the full house, seems too good to be true then it probably is.

Budget cleaners typically cut corners in a bid to jeopardize your bond. Cheap bond cleaning Adelaide companies use mostly untrained staff, sub-standard domestic cleaning products, and limit the amount of time spent cleaning your property. Typically, they will fail to remove exhaust fans, thoroughly degrease ovens and grout, and clean window tracks. All of these are key areas that property managers are looking for when carrying out the final inspection.

There are many budget cleaning companies that operate by not offering a real bond-back guarantee. If the real estate agent finds something in the house after the cleaners have finished, the cleaners may refuse to return and re-clean to get their full payment. This can happen at the last minute, and you will be expected to clean and dust etc. yourself in order to get your full bond back. In some cases, you may have to pay another company to come in and clean the house for you.

Priced very cheaply for a full house clean of a large house, with many such adverts for very cheap bond cleaning Adelaide, especially for cheap bond cleaning Adelaide, do offer good value for money. Provided that good value is defined not as the lowest price for which a house clean can be obtained, rather as a house clean of very high standard, including a bond-back guarantee, for a price that represents very good value, rather than that which will allow a cheap and very low quality clean to be conducted.

We aim to provide a very high quality clean of your house, that will provide a very good basis on which to obtain return of your full bond, for a price that represents very good value.

In practice, a price that is somewhat greater than that offered by the many operators of very cheap ‘bond cleaning’ or ‘end of rental cleaning’ services (sometimes also referred to as ‘move out cleaning’) would be more cost effective, in that it should represent very good value for money, would be obtained from a company offering a very high quality service, and would provide a much greater likelihood that your full bond would be returned, than would be the case with a service that was so very much cheaper, and was likely to be of a quality that would result in you forfeiting a large part of your bond.

How Gifted Hands Cleaning Services Helps Adelaide Tenants Pass Final Inspections

Adelaide Final Inspection Cleaning can be a very stressful task. As the most thorough and highest quality cleaning service in Adelaide for end of tenancy cleaning, we take all of the hassle away from you by completing a full clean of the property to the highest standard to meet all of the property managers and real estate agents requirements for a bond return.

We understand every property is different, so we never approach a clean using a generic list of tasks to complete. When providing a final vacate clean our fully trained and equipped team are knowledgeable in the criteria to meet many of the Property Managers and Real Estate agents around Adelaide.

When we carry out a cleaning job we utilize high quality equipment in conjunction with

eco-friendly cleaning solutions suitable for all surfaces, to remove difficult to remove dirt and grime such as stubborn red dirt from your patio or balustrade sliding door tracks as well as tough grease in ovens and extractors left by previous tenants.

When you book Gifted Hands for your end of lease cleaning Adelaide you will receive the bond-back guarantee. So if after the property managers final inspection they discover a problem with the cleaning of your property and it is within the time frame of the final inspection, we will re-clean that area of your property for FREE! The last thing you need after vacating a rental property is stress and additional cost, so don’t stress and leave it to us!

We can also offer you a full cleaning package, and include such services as; carpet cleaning adelaide (dry or steam), mattress cleaning, patio or pergola cleaning, in our general vacate vacate cleaning service. We are one of the more professional cleaning services in Adelaide for the vacate cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What’s the cost of the end of lease cleaning Adelaide? The cost of bond cleaning in Adelaide will depend upon how many rooms your property has, the level of cleaning required and the amount of additional work required (carpet cleaning for example). If you do seek out the cheapest bond cleaning Adelaide then it is unlikely that the work will be completed to the end of lease cleaning standard, which will mean that you will most likely forfeit your full bond. Instead we would recommend that you seek out a cleaner that is happy to provide you with a fixed price quote for the work that they are to complete and provide you with a detailed scope of work that outlines specifically what is to be completed. End of lease cleaning for rental properties in Adelaide can cost as little as $300 for a very small apartment with a very basic clean through to
2. $800 + for a larger house with multiple rooms and lots of dirt, grime and old staining to remove.

• Do I need to be there for the end of tenancy inspection of my Adelaide rental property? No. It is not necessary for you to attend the end of tenancy inspection of your rental property however it is in your best interest and that of your property manager should any queries arise in relation to any minor damages that may have incurred during your tenancy.Take plenty of

photos of the property before you leave and as we offer a 100% guarantee for our cleaning services should any issues occur with the cleaning of your rental property as outlined in the exit report then we will return and complete as required to ensure that you receive your full bond refund.

• How long will it take for a standard bond to clean? A Bond cleaning is an extremely detailed clean. Unlike weekly cleaning where you can normally clean a 3 bedroom house within a few hours, a fully detailed Bond cleaning can take anywhere from 5 to 8 hours depending on the property. If you decide to try and do the cleaning yourself you will probably end up spending an entire weekend to get it to a clean enough standard to get your full bond back. Also when you hire us to do the cleaning for you, we can get the cleaning done in half the time it would take you to clean the property.

• Does Professional Adelaide End of Lease Cleaning Guarantee Full Bond Refund? No. End of Lease Cleaning Adelaide cannot guarantee that 100% of the rental bond will be refunded.. However, End of Lease Cleaning Adelaide does guarantee the cleaning component of the contract. This means if the property manager raises any points relating to cleaning then we will return and fix the area/s of concern FREE OF CHARGE until 100% of the cleaning bond is reimbursed. Our cleaners take utmost care when cleaning between tenancies to ensure all aspects of the home are returned to “as new” condition for the new tenants and to maximize return of rental bond for our clients.

• Does end of lease cleaning include exterior windows and outdoor areas? We include the inside of windows and the window tracks in our standard cleaning, but exterior windows and window tracks, and all other outdoor areas such as under patio’s, out the back of gutters and in gardens are considered additional. As mentioned above Adelaide properties have a lot of red dust that can penetrate through exterior window sills and track, so it’s wise to check your rental agreement for any specific exterior cleaning required. We can provide you with a customized quote for any extra required.
• How early in advance should I book the end of lease cleaning for my Adelaide property? Our experienced cleaning team specialize in cleaning end of lease properties for move-out all over Adelaide. With the growing Adelaide rental market it’s recommended to book as early as possible for vacate cleaning, especially for cleaning around the end of the month when all the other cleaning companies are booked out with move-out cleaning as well as all the other move-out cleaning companies in Adelaide. Book your end of lease cleaning 2 – 3 weeks in advance to avoid any last minute costly rushed cleaning jobs.

Conclusion

Leaving your rental property should not be one of the most stressful times of the year, particularly when it comes to the grueling scrutiny of your property manager and cleaning the ‘problem’ spots that can often lose you your full bond. For more information on your obligations during the vacating period it is suggested that you refer to your Government’s tenancy information, and in South Australia the info is provided by Consumer and Business Services SA – and Residential Tenancies Act.

The daunting task of the end of lease cleaning can be done by yourself; but who has the time and effort to do it all? By booking Gifted Hands end of lease cleaning adelaide, you can be assured that your home will be thoroughly cleaned to ensure that your full bond is returned to you. Let the experts deal with the end of lease cleaning so you can enjoy the time spent finding your new dream home.

Gifted Hands Cleaning Services provides end of lease cleaning adelaide to take the stress out of moving. Give us a call today to discuss your end of tenancy cleaning on our Contact Us page or complete our free, no obligation quote form online and let us take care of leaving your old home sparkling and getting your full bond back.