📋 How to Use This Checklist
This comprehensive bond cleaning checklist is used by professional cleaners across Gold Coast. Simply
work through each room, checking off items as you complete them. For best results, clean from top to
bottom in each room.
💡 Pro Tip: Property managers are extremely thorough. Missing even small details like
light switches or skirting boards can result in bond deductions. This checklist covers everything they
check.
🍳 Kitchen
Clean oven inside and out including racks and
glass
Degrease rangehood filters and wipe exterior
Clean stovetop including burners and knobs
Empty and clean refrigerator/freezer (defrost
if needed)
Clean dishwasher filter and run empty cycle
Wipe down all cupboard doors inside and out
Clean drawers and remove crumbs
Clean sink and polish taps
Wipe splashback tiles and grout
Clean benchtops thoroughly
Sweep and mop floor including corners
Clean light fixtures and replace any dead
bulbs
Wipe switches and power points
Remove any marks from walls
Clean skirting boards
🚿 Bathroom(s)
Scrub shower/bath including tiles, grout, and
glass
Remove soap scum and limescale
Clean showerhead and remove mineral deposits
Polish all taps and fixtures
Deep clean toilet bowl, seat, and behind
toilet
Clean bathroom sink and vanity
Wipe mirrors until streak-free
Clean inside cabinets and drawers
Remove mold from grout and silicone
Clean exhaust fan grill
Sweep and mop floor including behind door
Wipe down walls and remove marks
Clean light fixtures
Clean skirting boards
🛏️ Bedrooms
Vacuum carpets edge to edge
Steam clean carpets if required by lease
Clean inside all wardrobes/closets
Wipe wardrobe shelves and hanging rails
Clean mirrors on wardrobes
Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
Wipe light switches and power points
Remove marks from walls
Clean windows inside and out
Wipe window sills and tracks
Dust/wipe blinds or clean curtains
Clean skirting boards
Clean air conditioning vents
🛋️ Living Room / Dining Room
Vacuum all carpets thoroughly
Mop hard floors
Clean all windows inside and out
Wipe window sills and tracks
Clean blinds or curtains
Dust ceiling fans
Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs
Wipe switches and power points
Remove marks from walls
Clean skirting boards
Vacuum/clean air vents
Clean sliding door tracks
🧺 Laundry
Clean washing machine inside and out
Clean dryer lint filter and drum
Wipe down laundry tub and taps
Clean cupboards inside and out
Sweep and mop floor
Clean exhaust fan if present
Wipe walls and remove marks
Clean skirting boards
🌳 Outdoor Areas
Sweep balcony/patio
Remove cobwebs from eaves and walls
Clean outdoor light fixtures
Sweep garage floor
Clean garage shelving
Remove all rubbish and recycling
Mow lawn if required
Weed garden beds
Clean mailbox
✅ Final Walkthrough
All personal belongings removed
All keys collected (mailbox, garage, etc.)
All rubbish removed from property
Check all bulbs are working
Check smoke alarms are clean
Close all windows and doors
Take photos/video of clean property
Forward cleaning receipts to property manager
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Wave Solution specializes in end-of-lease cleaning across Gold Coast. Our team knows exactly what local
property managers look for during inspections. We've helped thousands of tenants in Southport, Robina,
Surfers Paradise, and Broadbeach get their bonds back without disputes.
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If your property manager finds any cleaning issues after our service, we'll return within 72 hours to fix
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