Cleaning Checklists
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Our Cleaning Checklists
The number of items we cover in our Initial Spring / Deep Cleaning Checklist below exceeds 50# points, ensuring no corner, nook, or cranny is left untouched. It’s designed to be as thorough as it gets, ensuring value and peace and mind for you every time. Our Regular Cleaning Checklist covers over 41## points and is designed to maintain cleanliness and a refreshed environment.
When you book an appointment without any Extras, you’re getting our meticulous Regular Cleaning service.
Kitchens
| Kitchens | Regular Cleaning | Initial Spring / Deep Cleaning | End of Lease Cleaning |
| Clean & disinfect sinks, faucets | | | |
| Clean & disinfect countertop, splashback | | | |
| Wipe down all surfaces & cabinet exteriors for fingerprints | | | |
| Load dishes into dishwasher (if empty) | | | |
| Clean tables, bench tops, chairs | | | |
| Clean stove top & rangehood | | | |
| Clean exterior of oven | | | |
| Clean exterior of refrigerator | | | |
| Clean & sanitise interior & exterior of microwave | | | |
| Dry dust skirting boards | | | |
| Disinfect light switches, doorknobs | | | |
| Empty trash & replace liner | | | |
| Sweep, mop & disinfect floors | | | |
| Detailed clean of skirting boards |  | | |
| Clean & sanitise interior of refrigerator (Add-On Service – Fridge must be Empty) | | | |
| Clean interior of oven (Add-On Service) | | | |
| Wipe out interior of cabinets & drawers | | | |
Bathrooms and Laundry Room
| Bathrooms and Laundry Room | Regular Cleaning | Initial Spring / Deep Cleaning | End of Lease Cleaning |
| Sanitise & disinfect shower walls, bathtubs, toilets | | | |
| Scrub & disinfect shower stall & glass doors | | | |
| Scrub & disinfect faucets, sinks & vanity | | | |
| Wipe down countertops | | | |
| Disinfect cabinet exteriors & handles for fingerprints | | | |
| Clean all mirrors | | | |
| Disinfect light switches, doorknobs | | | |
| Empty trash & replace liner | | | |
| Sweep, mop & disinfect floors | | | |
| Clean exterior of washer & dryer | | | |
| Dry dust skirting boards | | | |
| Detailed clean of skirting boards | | | |
| Shine & polish all fixtures (removing hard water) | | | |
| Wipe out interior of cabinets & drawers (Add-On Service) | | | |
Bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Regular Cleaning | Initial Spring / Deep Cleaning | End of Lease Cleaning |
| Dusting of furniture & headboard (wet wipe where applicable) | | | |
| Make beds (change linens when left on top of the bed) | | | |
| Dust & wipe lamps, clean all mirrors | | | |
| Vacuum carpet, rugs | | | |
| Clean wooden floor (under the bed if accessible) | | | |
| Clean doors, door frames | | | |
| Disinfect light switches, doorknobs | | | |
| Empty trash & replace liner | | | |
| Sweep, mop & disinfect floors | | | |
| Dry dust skirting boards | | | |
| Detailed clean of skirting boards | | | |
Living, Dining Room and Common Areas
| Living, Dining Room and Common Areas | Regular Cleaning | Initial Spring / Deep Cleaning | End of Lease Cleaning |
| Dust all furniture, décor & disinfect surfaces | | | |
| Dust table tops, light fixtures | | | |
| Clean under furniture cushions | | | |
| Fluff, arrange pillows and cushions, fold blankets | | | |
| Dust ceiling fans, vents, cobwebs | | | |
| Clean all mirrors | | | |
| Vacuum carpets, stairs & rugs under all accessible furniture | | | |
| Spot wipe walls & skirting boards | | | |
| Dust doors & door frames | | | |
| Disinfect light switches, doorknobs | | | |
| Empty trash & replace liner | | | |
| Sweep, mop & disinfect floors | | | |
| Dry dust skirting boards | | | |
| Detailed clean of skirting boards | | | |
| Clean Family Room and Home Office (Add-On Service) | | | |
Value-Driven Rotational Cleaning Tasks
During your Initial Deep Cleaning, our dedicated team will perform all applicable Deep Cleaning tasks listed in the above tables, followed by ongoing maintenance tailored to your home’s unique requirements. Here’s what you can expect:
- Cobweb Patrol: Say goodbye to those pesky cobwebs in every corner.
- Detailed Surface Care: For your benches, counters and tabletops.
- High-Touch Point Disinfection: Doors, handles, knobs, switches, etc will be cleaned and disinfected.
- Window Frame Cleaning: Enhance your home’s appeal with spotless window frames.
- Interior Glass Sliding Door Cleaning: Available as an add-on for that extra shine.
- Wooden Cabinet Care: We’ll polish kitchen and bathroom cabinets to restore their luster.
- Skirting Board Dusting and Splashback Cleaning: No detail is too small for our thorough teams.
For those seeking additional services, we offer optional add-on extras shown below.
Available Add-on Services
+ Clean inside oven
+ Clean inside fridge
+ Carpet shampoo wash
+ Clean skirting boards
+ Clean outside cabinets
+ Clean inside cabinets (empty)
+ Clean inside glass sliding doors
+ Spot wall scuffs
+ Deep bathroom scrub
+ Reachable vents
End of Lease Cleaning
- Our End of Lease Cleaning service includes Deep Cleaning + Inside Fridge + Inside Oven + Inside Windows + Inside Empty Cabinets.
- To ensure we complete your End of Lease / Bond Cleaning and provide you the best results, your home or apartment must be vacant (all furniture, your personal items and effects to be removed before service) with running water and power. That way our cleaners can hone in on what they do best—clean!
What You Can Expect for Your Airbnb or Rental Property Cleaning
As an Airbnb host or property manager, we understand you need more than just a clean space—you need a guest-ready space that feels like a high-end hotel. We’re here to deliver that experience every time.
Top-to-Bottom Room Care
- Bathrooms: Immaculately clean showers, mirrors, toilets, and sinks. We’ll also restock essential toiletries like soap and shampoo.
- Bedrooms: Fresh linens, vacuumed floors—even under the bed—and spotless wardrobes for a polished finish.
- Kitchens: We clean external surfaces of stoves, microwaves, and fridges—inside and out—while ensuring tea towels and dish soap are restocked.
Tracking and Accountability
Want peace of mind? Our productivity app allows us to check current progress of the cleaning in real-time. With geo-location check-ins, you’ll be notified on when our team arrives and leaves. Plus, we provide you an in-depth assessment of the property’s condition.
Guest Amenities Resupply
We’ll restock your property with essentials—from shampoo to coffee sachets—ensuring your guests feel at home.
Why Choose Illawarra Clean?
We’re not just a cleaning service—we’re your partner in providing a seamless guest experience. With professional service, unmatched thoroughness, and real-time updates, we ensure your property is always in the best shape.
Leave the cleaning to us and focus on maximizing your rental’s potential. Contact us for tailored service today!
For the Occupational Health and Safety of our teams and protection your home, there are certain tasks we do NOT provide as part of our cleaning services: Any surfaces higher than a standard 3-step ladder to access high windows, ceiling fans, vents, crown moulding, etc. Ceiling fans are not cleaned unless within reach. Shoes on during cleaning: Our teams must wear shoes to prevent slips and falls while working. Hazardous materials: We do not handle blood, waste, human secretions, or other hazardous substances. Pet-related cleaning: We do not clean inside trash cans, litter boxes, pet beds, or handle pet messes. Excessive pet hair removal from upholstery is also excluded. Removal of strong odours (mould, animal waste, smoke, etc.), existing heavy marks/stains on walls. Excluded surfaces and tasks such as upholstery or removing excessive pet hair from upholstery, no fragile fixtures and blinds, drapes, unfinished basements and concrete floors. Heavy tasks: We do not lift heavy furniture or items and do not handle hoarding situations, excess clutter, pest control (e.g., fleas, roaches, rodents, etc) or conditions that may pose a risk to safety of our personnel. These policies help us provide a safe working environment, allowing our teams to focus on providing you efficient cleaning services, ensuring both the quality of your clean and the safety of your home and our teams.
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