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Helpful Hints For End Of Lease Cleaning Brisbane Landlords Will Approve

By Jennifer Lee


You expect everything to be spotless when you move into a rental house or apartment. When you get ready to move out, it's up to you to make sure the property is in the same condition. If you don't you'll probably lose the security deposit you put up. In order to get it all back, you have to do a serious end of lease cleaning Brisbane landlords will accept.

Starting the clean early is a good idea. You're going to be very busy packing up and coordinating your move. Anything that can be done before should be. Having the carpet cleaned and hardwood floors polished is something that might be done in advance. Most people think you have to leave this until the last minute, but if you are careful, and take off your shoes inside, it can be one of the first projects you complete.

It is important to make sure the kitchen is spotless. The appliances and counter tops see a lot of use and can get dingy. You'll have to clean the oven, which can be a hassle unless you have a self-cleaning model. The chemical fumes of the oven cleaner can be overpowering. Instead of using a commercial cleaner, mixing baking soda and water will make a paste you can use.

The bathrooms are another area landlords will inspect closely. They expect you to remember to clean the sink, tub, and toilet. They will be more concerned with what you might have missed. You can get mineral deposits off shower doors with vinegar and baking soda. The shower head will sparkle if you cover it with a bag of vinegar and leave it overnight. Mold in the grout will need scrubbing with bleach and a toothbrush.

There are invariably marks on walls and scuffs on floors. You can remove marks using a rag and sugar soap. You need to actually move all the appliances you can, and clean behind them. If they are too heavy to move, you might use a vacuum attachment to suck out as much dust as possible from under them.

Even your outdoor space will need to be cleaned. It you have a concrete patio or balcony, you'll have to mop it with a water and bleach mixture. Stubborn spots may need a wire brush and elbow grease. If you are responsible for yard maintenance, you will have to mow, weed, edge, and trim the hedges.

Moving is a headache, and it's tempting to just run a vacuum and dust mop and leave the rest of the cleaning to the management. If you do this, you will not get any deposit back, and you might have trouble finding another house to rent. If your previous landlord is called for a reference, you can be sure he will mention the state of house you left.

A lot of people prefer renting to owning property. They don't want the responsibility of insurance, repairs, and upgrades. Making sure you leave the property the way you found it is a renter's responsibility.




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