Cleaning Guide
Kitchen
Cooking areas – clean oven inside and out, racks and stove top. Remove all chemicals and wipe marks.
Rangehood – clean all oil marks, wash filters and ensure light is working.
Sinks – remove food from drain and clean taps, water spout and basins.
Benches – wipe down all surface areas and walls.
Dishwasher – clean inside, including all racks and rubbers. Remove food from filter and rinse.
Extractor fan – remove all dust and oil.
Cupboards – empty and wipe out.
Inside
Walls – wipe down all walls. Scrub off marks and fix dents or holes and repaint if necessary, remove cobwebs from corners.
Windows – clean all windows and doors inside and out. Be sure to clean in the window tracks and blinds.
Cupboards and draws – empty and wipe clean.
Ledges – wipe clean all ledges including, windows, skirting boards, top of doors, sliding door tracks.
Fly screens – wash.
Lights – clean all light switches and powerpoints
Extras – Any appliance or furniture that was provided, should be cleaned and left in the condition they were received in.
Floors – vacuum or sweep floors before mopping and steam clean carpets.
Bathrooms and laundry
Mirrors – clean all mirrors and remove wipe marks.
Toilet – scrub and disinfect including under seat and around the outside of the bowl.
Shower – clean glass, taps and shower head, remove mould from grout, mop floor and allow area to dry.
Basin – clean basin and drain, wipe down all bench tops, wall tiles and taps.
Extras – wipe down soap holders, towel rails, toilet paper holder and ceiling fan.
Outside
Yard – mow lawn, weed garden, trim small trees, sweep paved areas.
Patios – clean and hose down all outside verandas or decks, remove spiderwebs and clean any appliances including barbecues.
Windows – clear cobwebs, wash and dry.
Pets – clean any animal mess and repair any damage.
Pool and spas– clear debris from water and filter.
Garage – empty and clean any oil marks or dirt, remove cobwebs and clean garage door.
Rubbish bins – wash and dry.
