Exit cleaning & bond refunds
Bond Cleaning Sydney
A thorough exit clean matched to the checklist agents use at final inspection, for houses, terraces and apartments across greater Sydney.
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- Flexible booking: Free cancellation or date changes up to 48 hours before your clean.
- After your clean: 7-Day Re-clean Support for eligible checklist items (T&Cs apply).
Cleaning built around your bond refund
The final inspection is the last hurdle before your bond is released, and in Sydney's tight rental market agents and landlords tend to look closely. A bond clean is a deep, one-off clean of the whole property, aimed at the condition it needs to be in for that inspection, not a weekly tidy-up.
This is different to end of lease cleaning in the way we approach it: our bond cleaning service is focused squarely on the exit checklist and what an agent will physically check on the day, from oven interiors to window tracks. If you also need help planning the wider move-out timeline, carpets or pest treatment, see our end of lease cleaning page for how those pieces fit together in one booking.
Whether it's a terrace in the inner west, a strata apartment in the CBD or a house out towards the outer suburbs, the same detailed checklist applies.
What agents typically inspect
Property managers generally work through a standard list at handover. Knowing what they look at helps explain why a bond clean covers more ground than routine cleaning:
- Kitchen: oven, cooktop and rangehood free of grease, cupboards wiped inside and out
- Bathrooms: soap scum removed from screens and tiles, tapware and mirrors free of hard water marks
- Windows and tracks: glass, sills and sliding door tracks cleaned of dust and salt residue near the coast
- Fixtures: light fittings, switches, skirting boards and door frames free of dust and marks
- Floors: carpets vacuumed thoroughly, hard floors mopped, edges and corners checked
NSW tenancy rules and your bond
Under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW), tenants are expected to return the property in the condition it was in at the start of the tenancy, allowing for fair wear and tear. The condition report you completed when you moved in is the reference point the agent will compare against at the final inspection.
NSW Fair Trading is a useful resource if a dispute arises over cleaning standards or bond deductions. Keeping a receipt from a professional clean gives you a record to refer back to if the standard of the work is ever questioned.
On carpets specifically, NSW law does not automatically require a professional carpet clean. It can only be required where it was a term of your tenancy agreement, or where it is reasonably necessary because of how the carpets were used during the tenancy.
Sydney apartments, terraces and strata access
A large share of Sydney rentals are apartments in strata buildings, which brings its own logistics. Many buildings require lift bookings for equipment, loading dock access windows, or notice to the building manager before a clean can start. Let us know your building's requirements when you request a quote so the day runs smoothly.
Older terraces and semis around the inner suburbs often have narrow stairwells, sash windows and original tiling that need a bit more care. Coastal salt air across many Sydney suburbs also leaves a film on glass and tapware faster than inland areas, so these get particular attention during a bond clean.
Getting ready for your bond clean
A few things on your end help the clean run smoothly and reduce the chance of a follow-up visit being needed:
- Have the property empty of furniture and personal belongings where possible
- Keep power and water connected on the day for equipment use
- Confirm access — keys, a lockbox, or building lift booking and concierge details
- Point out anything specific noted on your original condition report
- Ask about carpet cleaning or pest treatment for the same visit if your tenancy needs it
Why book your bond clean with us
Checklist-driven, not guesswork
We work through a set list that reflects what agents look for at final inspection, rather than a generic clean.
Coastal and hard water aware
Extra attention on glass, screens and tapware where salt air and hard water leave marks across Sydney.
Strata-friendly booking
Tell us about lift bookings, loading docks or building access requirements and we will plan around them.
One clean, whole property
Every room is worked through against the same standard, from the kitchen to window tracks and skirting boards.
What our bond clean covers
The areas agents commonly check during a final inspection.
Kitchen
- Oven cleaned inside, outside and racks degreased
- Rangehood filter and cooktop degreased
- Cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out
- Sinks and tapware scrubbed and polished
Bathroom & laundry
- Showers, screens and tubs scrubbed clean of soap scum
- Vanities, basins and mirrors polished
- Toilets thoroughly sanitised
- Laundry tubs cleaned, exhaust fans dusted
Living areas & bedrooms
- Built-in wardrobes, mirrors and tracks wiped
- Light switches and fittings dusted down
- Skirting boards and door frames cleaned
- Cobwebs removed from corners and ceilings
Floors & windows
- Carpets vacuumed edge to edge
- Hard floors mopped throughout
- Internal window glass cleaned
- Window tracks and sliding door runners vacuumed and wiped
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between bond cleaning and end of lease cleaning?
They describe the same underlying job — a detailed clean before handing back the keys — but our bond cleaning page focuses on the exit checklist and inspection standard, while our end of lease cleaning page covers the wider vacate process, including timing and coordinating carpets or pest control.
Does a bond clean mean my bond is returned?
Cleaning is one part of the bond return process, and we make no promises about the outcome. The final decision sits with your landlord or agent based on the condition report and your lease conditions. The clean is agency checklist aligned, which gives you the best starting point, and if your agent flags an eligible checklist item afterwards, 7-Day Re-Clean Support means a re-clean is arranged under the applicable Terms.
Do I need to be there while you clean?
No. Many customers arrange key collection, a lockbox, or building concierge access. Let us know the arrangement, including any strata lift booking, when you request a quote.
Is carpet cleaning included?
Carpet steam cleaning is a separate add-on. Under NSW law it can only be required if it was a term of your tenancy agreement or is reasonably necessary given how the carpets were used, so check your lease before booking it.
How far in advance should I book?
Book as soon as you know your handover date. Sydney's rental market is busiest around the end of each month, so earlier bookings have more availability.
Do you clean strata apartments?
Yes. Let us know about any lift bookings, loading dock times or building manager requirements when you request a quote so we can plan the visit accordingly.
Suburbs we service
Local teams across Sydney and the surrounding regions.
Ready to book your bond clean?
Request a quote online and tell us about your property, including any strata or building access details, and we will work through the exit checklist your agent expects.