The old saying goes, “New Year, New Me” could also be translated to “New Year, New House”. Many Australians have moved to better environments due to the strain of the global pandemic.
According to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, many Australians, particularly Melburnians, moved to a rural area or another suburb. It could be because they prefer a slower pace of living, look for better surroundings after a lockdown, or want to be closer to their families.
Renters can feel stressed when they move out of their homes. Will they get their bond back? It would be best to make sure that the house is clean and tidy, even those that are difficult to reach or have accumulated grease and dust over the years. This could include the tops of the kitchen cabinets and doors, stair railings, closet corners, and inside the oven. This may sound exhausting, but you can take a deep breath and use these tips to ensure a bond back clean.
Make a plan
Do not try to cram for an exam or work presentation. Instead, leave your bond clean until the very last moment. This will cause problems for your household, and you may have to clean it up a day or two before the move-out date.
Candice Deane is the senior property manager if you are unsure of what to do. We’ll look at the property to determine if the tenants have left it in good condition and what we should do to prepare for the tenant’s departure. She advises that she can raise concerns regarding the property’s condition with the tenant.
You might be one of those who have good habits and cleans up well over time. This will make it easier to move out. Set up a schedule and commit to cleaning one drawer, closet, or cabinet per day.
Prepare a checklist
Many residential tenancies authorities have quick checklists available on their websites to assist you in this process. For more information, check out the website of your state. Tenants Victoria and the Queensland Residential Tenancy Authority have provided some tips. These include cleaning sinks and taps, dusting fans, and removing ceiling mould. Maid to Clean’s “End of Lease” checklist covers 95% of the requirements of agents. It can be found on our pricing page. We recommend these areas and the usual areas like the interior of cabinets, light switches, floors, and walls.
Clean the exhaust hood, clean any oil marks and wash filters to ensure that the light is functioning.
Dishwasher Clean inside, including all racks. Rinse the filter of any food.
Flyscreens: Remove, wash and then put back.
Additionals – Towel rails, ceiling fans, and wipe down soap holders.
Clear debris from the water and filter.
Garage: Empty and clean all oil marks and dirt, remove cobwebs and clean the garage door.
Rubbish Bins – Wash and Dry
How to Use
It may be difficult for the less experienced to determine the right chemicals to clean certain areas in the house. You don’t want the wrong product to damage the area.
These are our top five tips.
- Magic Erasers are our top choice! Sugar soap or magic erasers are the best options to remove wall marks. Magic erasers can be purchased at any supermarket. They work great on many surface marks, including walls. Add water to a bucket and then use a non-abrasive towel to clean the wall to make sugar soap.
- Are there any holes in your wall? Wall putty can be used to fix them. Let it dry for several hours before you sand or repaint. To ensure the perfect match, take a small amount of the paint to the store.
- You can remove soap scum from glass using vinegar paste or shower foam and scrub the affected areas. A toothbrush can be used to scrub grout from grout and clean other places that are difficult to reach. Make sure to clean the drains and get rid of hair. Turn on the fan if you are using chemicals.
- Use a vacuum to remove any cobwebs and grime from your windows. To make sure your windows look sparkling clean, use a microfibre cloth or high-quality paper towels.
- Are you still at a loss? Or don’t have the time? It is a good idea to hire professional cleaners trained in bond cleaning. Maid to Clean has created a special End-of-Lease Cleaning Service that helps many renters in Melbourne who are short on time. This allows them to inspect their property thoroughly and receive their full bond.
It can be not easy to clean, especially when you have to deal with the moving process. We will provide you with peace of mind and help you get your bond back. Call Maid To Clean today to check their availability.
