The cleaning task is done and your premises are clean as a whistle. However, the property manager still has something to complain about during the inspection. That’s because the bond cleaning process consists of more than just cleaning visible dirt. Property managers know how to check inaccessible places, like behind the fridge or under the furniture. That is not your fault; it’s just that no one told you where to clean. Here are the 17 unexpected places that may become a source of money loss for tenants.
Kitchen Zones That Hide the Most Grime
- In the oven and grill, baked grease is the primary source of grime.
- The rangehood filter collects unwanted oil that gets back on the bench.
- Under the fridge and stove, crumbs and dust are left to build up over the years.
- Exhaust fan blades are covered with kitchen residue that is unnoticeable.
Bathroom and Laundry Spots People Skip
- Shower screen tracks – bacteria and build-up of soap are present in the ridges.
- Exhaust fan covers – dusty and often overlooked.
- Behind the toilet base – is a hiding place for dust and hair.
- Washing machine seals – grow mould if not given attention.
Windows, Tracks and Frames Tenants Overlook
- The dirt gathers in window tracks and sills no matter how small the groove may be.
- Fly screens let dust accumulate which is too easy to disregard.
- Dirt starts piling in blinds and curtain rails gradually.
Doors, Walls and Fixtures That Get Missed
- Skirting board areas will be covered in dust and scuffs
- There will be smears and dirt at switches and sockets
- Track and handle areas will keep dirt in the track of the slide
- Filters will cause airflow issues on inspection as they are dirty
Outdoor and Storage Areas Often Forgotten
- Garage floors have oil stains on them, and cobwebs hang around.
- In the corner of the balcony or the patio, leaves, dust and spider webs build up quickly.
Why These Spots Matter So Much at Inspection
Property managers have a checklist ready that contains points for all of these dimensions because they are aware that the tenants look at only the surface and miss everything else. Just one missed item, for example a greasy rangehood filter or a filthy window track, could spark a bond dispute even if everything else is in perfect order.
Getting It Right Without the Stress
If crossing off the entire 17 items seems daunting in addition to arranging the move, you won’t have to deal with the task by yourself. The Bond Cleaning Brisbane is an expert in such cleaning jobs that require detailed cleaning right before an inspection so that you won’t have to worry about hidden aspects of the cleaning process a property manager would be checking on, and you will be able to return the keys and receive your bond back without any hassles.
FAQs
I think I’ve cleaned everything — why did my property manager still flag issues?
To be honest, this is something that happens to nearly everyone! You clean the areas that you can see on a daily basis, while the inspectors look at all the areas you never thought of looking at, such as the inside of the oven, the spaces between the windows, or behind the appliances. You did not do anything wrong; it is just that the inspector’s checklist is different from what you normally do while cleaning.
How far in advance should I start my bond clean?
You should aim to give yourself 2-3 days before the inspection, especially if it’s your first time tackling all 17 spots on your own. The oven and mould in the shower tracks need a certain soaking time otherwise, you will probably overlook a spot if you try and do it on the weekend before the inspection.
Do I really need to clean things like light switches and skirting boards?
Most of the tenants are indeed confused. Although pretty cheap and simple to achieve, these are precisely the places where the specialist will look for, as it is here that he will determine if the cleaning was genuine or merely surface cleaning.
What if I don’t have time to do this myself?
This is totally understandable, particularly when taking into account the craziness of relocating. This is why hiring a bond cleaner pays off since it takes care of all those tasks in merely one session rather than you doing it yourself in each room.
