how to pass your brisbane bond clean

What property managers actually check (the short list)

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• Kitchen

  • Oven (racks, trays, door glass), stovetop, rangehood & filters, splashbacks, cupboards (inside/out), benchtops, sink polish.

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• Bathrooms

  • Shower screens & tracks, grout/tiles, taps, vanity & drawers, mirrors, toilet sanitised, exhaust fan.

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• Rooms

  • Skirting boards, cornices, door frames, light switches, power points, internal windows & tracks, blinds dusted, wardrobes (shelves/tracks), fans.

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• Floors

  • Edges vacuumed, hard floors mopped, carpets professionally cleaned if required in your lease.

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• Laundry/balconies/garage​

  • Lint traps, troughs, cupboards, sliding door tracks, cobwebs, rails, garage sweep.
    Tip: If carpets or pest control are conditions of your lease, keep the invoices handy for your agent.

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Timeline: what to do and when

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2 weeks out

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• Book your Bond Clean and, if needed, Carpet Steam Cleaning.

• Confirm power and water stay connected until after cleaning.

• Start decluttering; plan skip bin/hard-rubbish if required.

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1 week out

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• Finish patch repairs or painting—cleaning comes after trades.

• Wash removable items: curtains (if allowed), removable rangehood filters, dishwasher filter.

• Advise building management (if in an apartment) about lift/parking access for cleaning day.

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48–72 hours out

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• Empty cupboards/drawers; remove food from fridge/freezer and defrost.

• Move out most furniture so we can reach edges, skirtings, and tracks.

• Photograph any pre-existing damage you won’t be repairing (for your records).

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Cleaning day

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• Leave the property vacant with keys/access arranged; power and water on.

• We’ll work through our bond checklist and provide photo proof on completion.

• If carpets are booked, we’ll steam clean once all hard cleaning is done.​

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After the clean (within 72 hours)

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• If your agent raises reasonable cleaning issues within 72 hours, we’ll return once to re-clean the specific items free—see our 72-hour re-clean guarantee.

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DIY vs pro: where people lose their bond

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• Oven & rangehood filters (grease residue in corners).

• Shower glass & screens (soap scum in tracks, hard-water etching).

• Window & door tracks (grit in the corners).

• Blinds (dust on slats and top rails).

• Skirting/fan blades (fine dust missed).

• If you’re short on time, booking a professional Bond Clean is usually cheaper than a failed inspection + rush re-clean.

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Costs: what affects the price (so you can plan)

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Every property is different, but your quote mainly depends on:

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• Size & layout

  • Bedrooms/bathrooms, balconies, extra glass, high ceilings.

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• Condition

  • Level of grease/soap scum/dust; pets; after-renovation residue.

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• Add-ons

  • Carpet steam, wall washing, blinds, fridge/oven deep-clean (if heavy).

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• Access

  • Parking, lift/fob access, clutter left on site.

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What we include (at a glance)

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• Full bond clean checklist aligned to Brisbane real-estate expectations.

• Photo proof on completion.

• Optional carpet steam cleaning.

• Backed by our 72-hour re-clean guarantee.

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Service area (Brisbane inner city & fringe)

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Located in Woolloongaba, we service South Brisbane, West End, Kangaroo Point, Highgate Hill, New Farm, Newstead, Fortitude Valley, East Brisbane, Morningside, Annerley, Greenslopes, Camp Hill, Coorparoo, Cannon Hill - plus nearby suburbs by arrangement. Just let us know.

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Quick FAQs

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Do you guarantee I’ll get my bond back?

No cleaner can legally guarantee bond release - that’s up to your property manager/landlord. We do guarantee our work with a 72-hour re-clean on items within scope. You can read more about our guarantee here. 

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Do I need power and water connected?

Yes - cleaning quality depends on it, and it’s required for our guarantee.

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Can you do the carpets too?

Yes - just book Carpet Steam Cleaning with your bond clean for a smoother handover.