What Does End-of-Lease Cleaning Include? (Bond Clean Checklist)

End-of-lease cleaning (also called a bond clean) is a thorough deep clean of an entire rental property designed to meet the standard required to recover your rental bond. It typically includes the oven, range hood, windows, walls, skirting boards and carpets.

Bond clean checklist

• Kitchen — oven, cooktop, range hood, splashback, cupboards inside and out.
• Bathrooms — descale tiles, grout, shower screens, toilet and exhaust fans.
• Living areas — walls, skirting, light fittings, windows and tracks.
• Floors — vacuum and mop hard floors; steam-clean carpets.

How much does a bond clean cost?

In 2026, a professional bond clean for a 2-bedroom unit usually costs $250–$450, with carpet steam cleaning often charged separately. Many cleaners offer a bond-back guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

Is carpet cleaning required for a bond clean? If carpets were professionally cleaned at the start of the lease, most agreements require the same at the end.