An End of Lease Clean is also referred to as a Vacate Clean, Bond Clean, Exit Clean or End of Tenancy Clean.

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Private rentals may not require as thorough a clean, but rentals managed through real estate agents will stipulate in the lease agreement that the property be at a certain standard of cleanliness when handing over.

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You are usually given a cleaning checklist.

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Having been a cleaner myself and performing many an end of lease clean, it's quite a thorough checklist! 

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Do the Windows Have to be Cleaned?

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The cleaning of the windows isn't always asked for, but in my experience, most properties that I cleaned included the windows.

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If they are significantly dirty, especially dirtier than when you moved in, chances are you will need to clean them even if it's not in the agreement.

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Real estate agents can get pretty fussy and when your bond deposit is concerned and you don't want to give them any excuse to withhold it.

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Also clear, sparkling windows give the property manager a great first impression even before they have entered the house.

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Should You Use a Cleaning Company?

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Moving out of a property can be quite overwhelming.

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Apart from the cleaning checklist, there are so many other jobs that need organising.

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End of Lease window cleans include all the windows cleaned inside and outside as well as all screens and screen doors washed.

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Window tracks are also cleaned, as many property managers will notice if they're not.

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Also sills are wiped over as well as frames cleaned where necessary and all cobwebs removed.

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It's a very time consuming task if you're not used to doing it for a living.

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Having the right equipment and experience, a professional window cleaner will get through the job in a quarter of the time, as well as leaving the glass clear and streak free.

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It's a lot of effort doing the windows yourself if the property manager isn't satisfied.

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It's a lot of effort to clean not only the windows, but the whole house if the property manager isn't satisfied!

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Using a professional cleaning company means you can just hand the job over.

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If there's any reason the property doesn't pass inspection, it's the cleaning companies problem, not yours. 

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Also showing receipts that you've used a cleaning company, the agent will be more confident that the cleaning was done to their expectations.

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Why You May Want to Use a Professional Window Cleaner

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Many cleaning companies will perform the end of lease clean as well as window cleaning.

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There are definitely companies in Perth that offer the whole cleaning package and do a smack up job.

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But many end of lease cleaners aren't trained professional window cleaners.

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This isn't to criticise the cleaners.

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They can be very good at their job and diligent workers.

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Sometimes they are excellent window cleaners. 

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But there is a difference between a cleaner cleaning windows and an experienced professional window cleaner.

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I say this because I started out doing domestic cleaning before transitioning into end of lease cleans.

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I had to learn how to clean windows properly like a professional.

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It takes time and experience to be able to clean windows correctly and efficiently.

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It was a big learning curve!

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I've been a professional window cleaner now for over 15 years.

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So if you need your windows cleaned for your end of lease inspection, please give me a call or use the contact form above .. I'd be happy to help!

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