Before cleaning
Remove belongings and rubbish, confirm access and utilities, and photograph existing damage or maintenance issues separately. Identify any special surfaces, appliances, carpets or items needing professional care.
Kitchen and laundry
Work through accessible benches, cupboard interiors if included, sink, splashback, appliance exteriors and floors. Confirm oven, rangehood, fridge, dishwasher or laundry appliance interiors as explicit quote items rather than assuming inclusion.
Bathroom, bedrooms and living areas
Dust accessible surfaces, clean mirrors and suitable fittings, wipe reachable marks using compatible methods and vacuum or mop appropriate floors. Avoid over-wetting delicate finishes or reaching unsafe heights.
Check the handover scope
Compare completed tasks with the confirmed checklist and record any damage, repairs or inaccessible areas. Cleaning differs from pest treatment, maintenance, mould remediation and repair. Ask the agent or tenancy authority about disputed legal responsibilities Consumer Protection WA.
