Move-Out Cleaning Checklist Sydney | Free Room-by-Room Guide

📅 23 June 2025⏱ 7 min readCleaning Tips

The Complete Move-Out Cleaning Checklist (Sydney)

Whether you clean it yourself or book a professional bond clean, this is the checklist Sydney agents inspect against. Tick off every item before your final inspection.

Kitchen

Oven cleaned inside and out

Rangehood and filter degreased

Stovetop and splashback cleaned

All cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out

Sink and taps descaled

Dishwasher filter and seals cleaned

Bathrooms & Laundry

Shower screen descaled, grout scrubbed

Tiles, vanity, and mirror cleaned

Toilet cleaned and sanitised

Exhaust fans dusted

Laundry tub and dryer lint filter cleaned

Bedrooms & Living Areas

Inside wardrobes and shelving wiped

Skirting boards and door frames dusted

Light switches and power points wiped

Walls spot-cleaned for marks

Windows, tracks, and sills cleaned

Floors

All hard floors vacuumed and mopped

Carpets professionally steam cleaned (usually required — see carpet cleaning costs)

Outdoor (if applicable)

Balcony or courtyard swept

Garage swept, cobwebs removed

Bins cleaned

Don't Want to Do It Yourself?

A professional exit clean removes the risk of losing bond over a missed spot. Not sure whether you need a "bond clean" or an "end of lease clean"? They're the same thing — see bond cleaning vs end of lease cleaning. For prices, see the end of lease cleaning cost guide.