Moving into a new home is always one of our most stressful experiences. Moving house can be stressful, time-consuming and messy.
Even if the move was started weeks before the scheduled date of vacating, even the most experienced house-movers will feel the rush to finish the job and tie up any loose ends.
Renters will also be concerned about getting their rental bonds back. Real estate agents and landlords are notoriously difficult to release rental bonds. They often withhold the bond for the simplest of reasons (most commonly, it’s cleanliness-related).
We’ve collected 7 common mistakes in lease cleaning that you can avoid when moving house.
1 – Insufficient preparation
Failure to plan is a recipe for failure. You can almost guarantee that the landlord will file a complaint if you leave your lease unfinished. Your property should be completely cleaned and vacated by the end of the day. You can make it difficult to bond by leaving your property with streaky, wet floors, missing areas, and uneven polishing.
2 – DIY
Your end of lease cleaning is the best time to let your DIY dreams go. Hire the pros. Professional end-of-lease cleaning companies not only have the right equipment and products to clean your property, but also understand what Melbourne landlords are looking for. Clean House Melbourne carefully follows a checklist to ensure that your bond is returned 100%.
3 – Don’t let cleanliness get in the way of your move
When you know that you are moving house, it is easy to forget about your general cleaning needs. The big cleaning job at the end of a lease is only made more difficult by letting basic cleaning tasks go unfinished. To avoid panic and higher costs, keep up your regular house cleaning routine.
4 – Don’t clean or tidy your outside areas
Although it sounds easy, exterior areas of your property must be maintained in a good condition if you are to regain your bond. Balconies and backyards, patios, and courtyards are often neglected in favour of the interior of the house. However, these areas are an easy target for landlords who are keen to see the potential.
5 – You can try to spot clean your carpets
It is possible to think that a DIY spot-clean with water and household cleaners will be approved by your landlord. Using the wrong products and soaking carpets can make things worse. The results of professional carpet steam cleaning by qualified end-of-lease cleaners will speak for themselves.
6 – Don’t leave a dirty dishwasher or oven
It’s not so easy to forget that you can’t see it. The dishwasher is a hive of bacteria and germs. The dishwasher should be cleaned thoroughly the day before. Pay attention to your oven, too. You should start the process at least two days in advance. If it becomes too difficult, you can hire a professional oven cleaner.
7 – Do not leave your home empty before the lease ends
Although you may feel pressed for time, resist the temptation of overlapping your cleaners and your removalists. This not only makes the job more efficient for cleaners but also saves you money.
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