End of Lease Cleaning Checklist: What Agents Actually Inspect (2026)

Agents inspecting a vacated property in Melbourne work through the same core areas every time: kitchen, bathrooms, carpets, windows and general surfaces — comparing each against your original condition report. Miss one of these and it's the most common reason bonds get held back. Here's the checklist, room by room.

Kitchen

• Oven cleaned inside and out, including racks and trays
• Rangehood and filter degreased
• Stovetop and splashback free of grease and residue
• Inside and outside of all cupboards and drawers wiped down
• Benchtops, sink and taps cleaned and polished
• Fridge and dishwasher cleaned inside if included in the lease

The oven and rangehood are, by far, the two items most likely to send an inspection back for a re-clean — a quick wipe isn't enough; agents check inside the door seals and under the elements.

Bathrooms

• Tiles and grout scrubbed, not just surface-wiped
• Shower screen, bath and tapware descaled
• Toilet disinfected inside and out, including the base
• Mirrors and glass polished streak-free
• Exhaust fan dusted

Grout and shower screens are the second-most common fail point — mould or soap scum build-up needs a proper scrub, not a spray-and-wipe.

Living Areas & Bedrooms

• All floors vacuumed, swept and mopped
• Skirting boards and architraves dusted
• Walls spot-cleaned for scuffs and marks
• Light fittings and ceiling fans dusted
• Wardrobes and built-in cupboards wiped inside and out

Windows & Tracks

• Glass cleaned inside (and outside where accessible)
• Window sills and tracks cleaned of built-up dirt
• Flyscreens wiped down
• Blinds or curtains dusted

Window tracks collect more dirt than any other spot in the house and are an easy thing to forget — agents check these specifically.

Carpets & Floors

Most Victorian leases require carpets to be professionally steam cleaned before handover if they were cleaned or new at the start of the tenancy — check your specific lease wording. A receipt from the cleaning company is usually needed as proof for the property manager.

Outdoor Areas (If Included)

• Garage floor swept
• Balcony or courtyard cleared and swept
• Cobwebs removed from eaves and entryways

How UDAY Cleaning Covers This Checklist

Every end of lease booking follows this same REIV-aligned checklist, backed by a 100% bond-back guarantee — if your agent isn't satisfied, we come back and re-clean the specified areas at no charge. Carpet steam cleaning is available as an add-on from $80 per bedroom, with an invoice provided for your property manager. Get a free end of lease quote or call 0420 203 336 — we recommend booking at least 48 hours before your final inspection.