Moving out of a rental property can be a hectic and stressful experience. With packing, organising, and managing your move, it’s easy to overlook the importance of a thorough clean. However, end of tenancy cleaning in Auckland is crucial if you want to ensure you get your full bond back and leave on good terms with your landlord or property manager.
At The Dirt Doctors, we’ve helped hundreds of tenants and property owners across Auckland with professional cleaning solutions. Over the years, we’ve identified some common mistakes people make when handling end of tenancy cleaning.
Here’s what to avoid:
1. Leaving Cleaning to the Last Minute
One of the biggest mistakes is underestimating how long end of tenancy cleaning takes. This isn’t just a quick tidy-up — it involves deep cleaning every part of the house, from the kitchen to the bathroom, including appliances and hidden corners. Rushing the job often leads to missed areas and extra stress.
Tip: Start early or hire professionals to ensure nothing is overlooked.
2. Neglecting Appliances
Ovens, stovetops, rangehoods, and refrigerators are some of the most commonly neglected items — yet landlords check them closely. Grease, food residue, and odours can cost you part of your bond if not properly cleaned.
Solution: At The Dirt Doctors, our end of tenancy cleaning Auckland services include detailed appliance cleaning, ensuring your kitchen meets inspection standards.
3. Ignoring Walls, Skirting Boards, and Light Fixtures
These areas are often forgotten but collect dust, marks, and cobwebs. Tenants often focus on floors and counters but miss vertical surfaces, switches, and fittings.
Make sure to:
- Wipe down all walls
- Clean skirting boards
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
4. Skipping Carpet and Curtain Cleaning
Carpets, blinds, and curtains can hold dust, stains, and odours that may go unnoticed during regular cleaning. If your lease agreement requires professional cleaning, skipping it may mean a deduction from your bond.
We’ve got you covered: We provide curtain cleaning and carpet cleaning as part of our full tenancy packages.
5. Not Doing a Final Inspection
Many tenants forget to do a detailed final walkthrough. This is essential to catch anything that may have been missed — such as marks on windows, inside cupboards, or under furniture.
Ready to schedule your next professional clean with The Dirt Doctors? Contact us today!
