Making Your Home Ready for a Rental Inspection: A Complete Guide

Posted by Bond Cleaners Ipswich on 25 Jul 2025

A rental inspection is a stressful time for tenants since it often determines whether they will receive their bond back or not. It’s important to have a thorough clean-up of the home prior to the inspection takes place in order that the landlord or real estate agent can see that the property is well-maintained and ready for tenants to move in. In this post we’ll provide a comprehensive cleaning checklist to help you prepare your home for rental inspection.

Areas of the Home to Concentrate On

Kitchen

  • Cleanse the stove, oven and rangehood.
  • Clean up all cabinets and drawers
  • Clean the sink and benchtops
  • Wipe or mop the floor

Bathrooms

  • Clean the tub, shower, and toilet
  • Cleanse the vanity as well as the mirror
  • Cleanse the floor

Bedrooms and Living Spaces

  • Make sure to dust all surfaces, which includes furniture and shelves
  • Sweep or vacuum your floor
  • Clean the windows and clean the window sills

Outdoor Areas

  • Sweep the patio and pathways
  • The lawn should be mowed and cut the edges
  • Clean up the BBQ and furniture outside

Common Areas To Avoid When Cleaning

Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans

  • Dust and wipe down all light fixtures and ceiling fans

Skirting Boards and Architraves

  • Clean up all skirting boards and architraves, as well as the skirting skirting.

Carpets and Rugs

  • Vacuum all carpets and rugs
  • Shampoo or steam clean when necessary

FAQs:

What should I do when there’s an oil stain on my carpet?

If you’ve spotted the carpet stained, it’s important to address it as quickly as you can. If the stain lingers longer, the more difficult it will be to remove. Consider using carpet stain removers specifically designed for the specific stain you’re working with. If the stain is extremely resistant, you may need to call in an expert carpet cleaner help.

What happens if I’m unable to get to the top of ceiling fans or light fixtures?

Cleaning high places like ceiling lights and fans can be a challenge, especially if you’re not comfortable working on ladders. If you can’t get to these areas by yourself take the initiative of hiring a professional cleaner to assist. They’ll have the tools and experience needed to finish the job quickly and efficiently.

Can I hire a professional cleaning service to help me with my rental cleaning?

Yes, you can hire an expert cleaner to assist you with the rental inspection cleaning. This can be a great way to ensure your property is well-maintained and ready to be inspected. Professionally trained cleaners have the skills and equipment needed to tackle any tough cleaning task You can therefore ensure that your home will be in top condition. Bond Cleaners Ipswich offers affordable and reliable end of lease cleaning services which guarantee you bond back. Contact us now by calling 0488 883 305 for a quote.

A rental inspection is a great chance to demonstrate to your real estate agent or landlord that you’ve taken proper care of the property. With this thorough cleaning checklist, you’ll be able to ensure that every aspect of your home is neat and ready for the inspection. If you require assistance with cleaning, Bond Cleaners Ipswich provides professional end of lease cleaning services, which will give you peace of mind knowing that you will get your bond back in confidence. Contact us via 0488 883 305 for more information.

Find the bond back and get the most out of your inspection of rental. Select Bond Cleaners Ipswich for professional end of lease cleaning services. Our team of professional cleaners will make sure that every area of your house is well-maintained and ready for the inspection. Schedule your cleaning now and trust the result of your rental inspection. Contact us at 0488 883 305 to learn more.

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