End of Lease

End of Lease Cleaning Checklist Bankstown — Room by Room Guide

Moving out of a rental in Bankstown? Getting your full bond back depends heavily on the condition you leave the property in. Real estate agents use detailed inspection checklists — and anything missed can result in bond deductions.

This guide covers every room and area real estate agents check during exit inspections in NSW, along with tips from our team at D&B Express Cleaning — who have been doing end of lease cleans across Bankstown and South West Sydney for over 22 years.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the area most likely to cause bond disputes. Ovens, rangehoods, and grease buildup are the most common inspection failures.

• Oven interior — racks, glass door, elements, all walls
• Oven exterior — top, sides, control knobs
• Cooktop — burners, drip trays, surround
• Rangehood — filter (soak in degreaser), interior, exterior
• Benchtops — all surfaces, edges, around taps
• Sink — basin, taps, under-sink area
• Splashback — grease and stains removed
• Cupboards — inside and outside, door handles
• Pantry — shelves wiped, door frame clean
• Dishwasher — inside, filter, door seal
• Microwave — inside and outside if built-in
• Exhaust fan / vent — dust and grease removed
• Floors — vacuumed and mopped including under kickboards
• Walls — grease splatter and fingermarks wiped

Bathrooms & Toilets

Bathrooms are the second most scrutinised area. Grout, shower screens, and soap scum are frequently flagged at inspection.

• Shower — tiles, grout scrubbed, mixer tap, shower rose
• Shower screen or curtain — soap scum and water stains removed
• Bath — interior and exterior, taps, overflow drain
• Toilet — bowl (including under rim), cistern, seat, base, pipes
• Vanity — basin, taps, mirror, inside cupboard
• Tiles — all wall tiles, grout lines, any mould treated
• Floor tiles — grout, floor drain
• Exhaust fan — dust and grime removed
• Towel rails — wiped clean
• Light fittings — bugs and dust removed

Bedrooms & Living Areas

• Floors — vacuumed, mopped or steam cleaned
• Carpets — vacuumed thoroughly, stains treated
• Skirting boards — all dust and marks wiped
• Windows — glass cleaned inside, tracks and sills vacuumed and wiped
• Window screens / fly screens — dust removed
• Blinds — each slat or slat pack wiped
• Curtains — dusted or laundered if required by lease
• Ceiling fans — blades wiped, motor housing
• Light fittings — bulbs dusted, covers cleaned
• Light switches — fingermarks removed
• Door handles — both sides of every door
• Door frames & architraves — dust and marks wiped
• Walls — scuffs, marks, and fingerprints spot cleaned
• Built-in wardrobes — shelves, rods, inside doors, tracks

Laundry

• Laundry trough — basin and taps
• Washing machine area — pipes, floor behind machine
• Dryer vent — lint trap and vent exterior
• Shelving — all shelves wiped
• Floor — swept and mopped

Garage & Outdoor Areas

• Garage floor — swept and any oil stains treated
• Garage walls — cobwebs removed
• Outdoor paths and entry — swept
• Balcony or patio — swept, railings wiped
• Garden — generally not required, but rubbish removed

Final walk-through checklist

Before handing back keys, do a final walk-through checking:

• All lights working
• All keys, remotes, and access cards collected
• All personal belongings removed
• Bins emptied
• All windows closed and locked
• Electricity / gas / water in correct state

Should you hire a professional end of lease cleaner?

DIY end of lease cleaning is possible, but the risk of missing items — and the time investment — often makes professional cleaning the better option. Real estate agents notice the difference, and a professional clean maximises your chance of a full bond return.

D&B Express Cleaning has been doing end of lease cleans across Bankstown, Revesby, Padstow, Punchbowl, Yagoona, and all surrounding suburbs for over 22 years. We know exactly what agents look for — and we make sure it's covered.

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