Property managers in WA inspect against your entry condition report, not against "looks pretty clean to me." This is the checklist we clean to on every vacate job across Perth, in the order that saves the most time.

The five spots most bonds are lost on

1. The oven. First door an inspector opens. Baked-on carbon needs a proper degreaser and an hour of work.
2. Shower screens and grout. Soap scum and mould are instant re-clean requests.
3. Rangehood filters. Nearly everyone forgets them; they lift out and wash.
4. Skirting boards and door frames. Dust and scuffs photograph clearly on inspection reports.
5. Wardrobe tracks and shelves. Empty means clean inside, not just cleared out.

Kitchen

• Oven, racks and trays degreased; cooktop and control knobs cleaned
• Rangehood and filters washed
• All cupboards and drawers cleaned inside and out
• Benchtops, splashback and sink polished; taps descaled
• Dishwasher filter and seals wiped

Bathrooms & laundry

• Shower screen descaled both sides; tiles and grout scrubbed
• Toilet cleaned including behind and around the base
• Vanity, mirror and tapware polished streak-free
• Exhaust fan covers dusted; drains cleared of hair
• Laundry trough, cabinetry and behind appliances

Bedrooms & living areas

• Wardrobes cleaned inside, shelves, rails and mirror doors
• Skirting boards, sills, ledges and light switches wiped
• Light fittings dusted; ceiling fans cleaned blade by blade
• Cobwebs removed, corners and cornices included
• Marks spot-cleaned from walls and doors

Floors, windows and outside

• Hard floors vacuumed and mopped; carpets steam cleaned if your lease requires it
• Interior windows and tracks; flyscreens brushed
• Balcony or courtyard swept, garage swept and cobwebbed
• Bins emptied and washed out

Do it yourself or book it?

A 3x2 done properly is a solid 8 to 12 hours of work with the right products. If your time is worth more than that, or you'd rather have a re-clean promise backing the result, a professional vacate clean for a 3x2 runs about $440 to $530 in Perth. Get an instant number for your place with our price calculator.