Bond Cleaning Sutherland Shire

Kitchen

• Oven interior cleaned (racks, trays, glass door)
• Rangehood filters degreased
• Stovetop and burners scrubbed
• Benchtops wiped down and disinfected
• Sink and taps descaled and polished
• Cupboard interiors and exteriors wiped
• Dishwasher interior and door seal cleaned
• Splashback degreased
• Exhaust fan cover wiped
• Fridge interior cleaned (if left behind)
• Microwave interior and exterior wiped
• Light switches and power points cleaned

Bathrooms

• Toilet bowl, seat and cistern disinfected
• Shower screen and tiles descaled
• Shower recess scrubbed
• Bath cleaned and taps polished
• Vanity basin, taps and mirror cleaned
• Exhaust fan cover dusted
• Floor tiles mopped and grout wiped
• Towel rails and toilet roll holders polished
• Walls spot-cleaned for mould/soap scum
• Light fittings dusted

Laundry

• Trough and taps cleaned
• Washing machine drum and door seal wiped
• Dryer lint filter cleared and drum wiped
• Cupboards and shelving wiped
• Walls spot-cleaned
• Floor mopped

Bedrooms

• Built-in wardrobe interiors vacuumed and wiped
• Wardrobe shelves and hanging rails wiped
• Skirting boards dusted
• Window tracks and sills cleaned
• Blinds dusted (horizontal slat or vertical)
• Ceiling fan blades wiped
• Light switches and power points wiped
• Floors vacuumed and mopped (or carpet steam-cleaned: quoted separately)

Living & Dining

• Skirting boards vacuumed and wiped
• Window tracks and sills cleaned
• Blinds or curtains dusted
• Light fittings dusted
• Walls spot-cleaned for marks
• Floors vacuumed and mopped

Entry, Hallway & General

• Front door and doorframe wiped inside and out
• Hallway floors vacuumed and mopped
• Linen cupboard interiors wiped
• All internal doors and frames wiped
• Light switches cleaned throughout
• Air-conditioning filter cleaned
• Cobwebs removed from ceilings and corners
• Garage swept (if applicable)

Is bond cleaning the same as end of lease cleaning?

Yes, bond cleaning, vacate cleaning and end of lease cleaning are different names for the same service: the full-property clean done when a tenant moves out. We help you get a quote from local cleaners who handle all of these jobs across the area.

What is vacate cleaning?

Vacate cleaning (sometimes called a vacate clean or bond clean) is the deep clean of a rental property when a tenant moves out. In NSW you must leave the property reasonably clean, having regard to its condition at the start of the tenancy (check your entry condition report). Ask the cleaner we find for your job to follow your property manager's specific checklist.

How much does a bond clean cost in the Sutherland Shire?

Indicatively $250–$380 for a studio or 1-bedroom unit, $320–$480 for a 2-bedroom unit and $420–$650 for a 3-bedroom house (2026): each independent cleaner sets their own price. Carpet steam cleaning is usually quoted separately (indicatively $130–$220 for a 2-bedroom unit). Ask the cleaner for a fixed all-in quote before any work starts.

What does a bond clean include?

A thorough bond clean covers every room: kitchen (oven, rangehood, cupboards, benchtops), bathrooms (tiles, grout, toilet, vanity), bedrooms (wardrobes, blinds, skirting boards), living areas, and all internal windows, doors and light switches. Carpet steam cleaning, exterior windows and garage sweeping are usually quoted as optional add-ons.

Does bond cleaning include carpet steam cleaning?

Not automatically: carpet steam cleaning is almost always quoted as a separate line item. In NSW you must leave the property reasonably clean, having regard to its condition at the start of the tenancy (check your entry condition report). A lease can only require professional carpet cleaning in limited cases, for example, an additional term where pets were kept. Check your agreement or NSW Fair Trading. Confirm in writing with your cleaner before proceeding.

Do I get a receipt for my property manager?

Ask the cleaner for a detailed tax invoice listing rooms cleaned, the date and their ABN. It is your record of the clean if questions come up at the exit inspection.

What if my property manager isn't satisfied with the clean?

Ask the cleaner before you confirm whether they include a re-clean for items the agent flags, and on what terms. If your property manager raises an issue after inspection, contact the cleaner directly with the detail: any return visit is between you and the cleaner under their own policies.

Are ovens, fridges and blinds included?

Ovens and rangehood filters are usually included in a standard bond clean. Fridge interiors are usually cleaned if the fridge is being left in the property. Horizontal blind dusting is typically included; fabric blind dry-cleaning is quoted separately. Confirm specific inclusions with your cleaner before the job starts.

Do I need to be present during the clean?

No, you don't need to be there for a bond clean. You will need to arrange key access (e.g. leave keys in a lockbox or drop them off beforehand). Check with your property manager when the exit inspection will happen relative to the clean and the key return.

Can I get a short-notice bond clean?

It depends on local availability: the cleaner confirms timing when they contact you. Submit the form with your preferred date and we will do our best to find a cleaner with availability. For end-of-month or public holiday moves, allow at least 5–7 business days.

How far in advance should I find a bond cleaner?

Allow at least 5–7 business days before your key handover date. This gives time for the clean itself plus a re-clean window if the agent raises issues. End of month is a common moving time, so enquiring early gives you more choice of dates.

Which suburbs do you cover for bond cleaning?

We help people get quotes from local bond cleaners across the Sutherland Shire, including Cronulla, Miranda, Caringbah, Kirrawee, Engadine, Jannali, Gymea, Sutherland, Menai, Sylvania and surrounding suburbs. Submit the form with your suburb and we will do our best to find a cleaner near you.

How long does a bond clean take in the Sutherland Shire?

A standard 2-bedroom unit bond clean typically takes 3–5 hours. A 3-bedroom home takes 5–8 hours. Larger properties or those in poor condition may take longer. Ask the cleaner for an estimated time on inspection. If you have a specific key-handover deadline, mention the time constraint when you enquire so the cleaner can allocate sufficient time and, if needed, bring a second person. If the exit inspection happens after you return the keys, running the clean in the morning before handing back the keys is a common approach.

Should I move all furniture out before the bond clean?

Ideally yes: a bond clean is easier and more thorough when rooms are empty. Cleaners can access skirting boards, behind appliances, wardrobes and floor areas that are otherwise blocked. However, some landlords allow tenants to leave selected furniture, particularly if it was included in the lease. If you have furniture remaining, let the cleaner know before they arrive so they can quote accordingly. Carpet steam cleaning (if required) always needs the room emptied first.

Do bond cleaners clean walls as part of a standard clean?

Standard bond cleans include spot-cleaning visible marks, scuffs and minor staining on walls, not a full wall wash. If walls have significant crayon, paint transfer, sticky tape residue or widespread marks, a full wall wash is typically quoted separately, depending on the extent. The entry condition report records wall condition, and in NSW you must leave the property reasonably clean, having regard to its condition at the start of the tenancy, which can require more than spot-cleaning. Check your entry report and discuss wall condition with your cleaner before the job starts.