subject: 5 Areas To Focus On When Bond Cleaning [print this page] We all know that moving house can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Sorting everything out into boxes, organising trailers and utes, rustling up some mates to help, finding the time to do everything... it all seems overwhelming! Add to all this the financial pressure of getting your bond back and it is quite easy to see why people feel like they are snowed under.
But getting your bond back may not be as hard as you may think. Despite the numerous unhelpful urban legends and stories about a friend of a friend of mine, cleaning your house for your bond really isnt that much of negative experience, and once you have done it once or twice, gets easier and easier as you go.
For the first-timers and those that want a little freshen up on what the real estate agent expects, we have compiled a list of areas you should focus on, courtesy of Complete Relocation Services. Read on to ensure you do everything to give yourself the best possible chance of getting your full bond amount refunded to you.
Start With Emptying The House
The first thing to remember is dont try and clean the house while there is still stuff in it. This shouldnt be a problem unless you are particularly pressed for time. Cleaning an entirely empty house is so much easier than trying to clean in and around stuff. Once the house is empty you need to leave the property in the condition it was in when you moved in, starting with:
Floors
Some agencies require you to steam clean carpets and tiles when you leave a property. Make sure you check on your contract what you are obliged to do. If you dont have to do this, make sure you give carpeted areas a decent vacuum and hard surface floors a thorough mop.
Skirting Boards
While you are cleaning the floors, take care to dust and wipe down the skirting boards. Real estate agents often look at this area as a sign of general cleanliness for the whole house. If you have done the skirting boards they will think you have been meticulous, and are less likely to look for things that are wrong.
Cupboards
Clean out all the cupboards and leave nothing in them. Just because their doors are closed doesnt mean the agent wont look in them.
Oven
Overlooked by and often costly to many, the oven is another place that the agent will check. Give it a clean with a multi-purpose oven cleaner a couple of days before the inspection.
Wet Areas
Places like the laundry, kitchen and bathrooms build up dirt and grime over time. Make sure you clean these areas with particular care - often the whole houses cleanliness is judged on the cleanliness of these spaces.
We hope this brief article has helped you to focus on the areas most likely to help you revamp your bond. If you need professional Bond cleaning services melbourne area, give Complete Relocation Services a try. Their friendly team has an excellent track record of providing clients with house cleaning that ensures the maximum amount of bond is refunded
