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Bond Refund: Cleaning/Repair Policy

 

Repairs: All damage must be repaired. Please contact the office who organize all repairs & maintenance.


Cleaning: If you do not wish to do the cleaning yourself we can arrange professional cleaners. See office for current pricing. All rubbish to be removed prior to cleaning or an extra fee (minimum $50) will be charged.

General:
  • Clean all windows, doors, door frames, sliding doors, tracks, window-sills, insect screens and security screens.
  • Vertical blinds must have all strings attached along bottom of fittings
  • Floors - sweep and mop tiles, vacuum all carpeted areas.
  • Light fittings, clean & wipe out dead bugs, remove all cobwebs. Ladder can be borrowed.
  • Lightglobes & Flouros & all remote control & smoke alarm batteries must be working.
  • Vaccuum cleaner bag must be replaced.
  • Wash walls with particular attention to areas around light switches and handles.
  • Air conditioner filters to be removed & cleaned
  • Washing Machine / Dryer to be wiped inside, especially around rubber seal, and outside & floor around machine to be clean. Vaccuum exhaust vent.
  • Carpets & Sofa must be professionally steam-cleaned.*
  • Bedspreads to be dry-cleaned**
  • Pillows & mattress protectors, mop head & toilet brush will be replaced by management at market price**

*Office will arrange at market price

** part of compulsory replacements for hygiene reasons.

Kitchen:
  • Cupboards, inside and outside, doors & flat surfaces, all to be cleaned with 'Spray & Wipe' or similar. (especially pots and pans cupboard).
  • Refrigerator, to be defrosted, wiped inside, outside and behind & left switched off with doors open.Stainless Steel Sinks, cleaned to a shine using cream cleanser eg' Jiff', & scourer, and especially waste hole & tap.
  • Stove top to be clean; use specialized cleaner 'Cerapol '
  • Microwave to be cleaned inside and outside
  • Rice Cooker, Kettle & Toaster to be cleaned inside & out. Kettle element to be cleaned (method, cover element with white vinegar & let stand over-night, rinse in morning)
  • If a kitchen pack is provided, all dishes, saucepans, cutlery etc, must be washed and put away in the same condition they were provided in
Bathroom
  • Floor mopped, especially behind toilet.
  • Mirrors and windows can be cleaned with 'Windex' or similar product & paper towel
  • Vanity & shower recess tiles and glass door scum build-up to be removed with 'Shower Power' or similar product. Shower to be spotless. Any mildew or mould must be removed. Specialized products eg 'Domestos' & 'Exit Mould'.
  • Clean inside built-in cupboards (wipe off scuff marks)
  • Toilet to be cleaned inside, outside & behind including S bend.
  • Vaccuum exhaust vent over shower & in laundry cupboard.
Verandah/Balcony

Sweep and mop, clean railings and remove all cobwebs from light fitting etc.

Furniture/Inventory

Make sure all items are in original rooms as per inventory
All items to be wiped down and free of grease; stains & grime. (*Sofa to be steam cleaned with carpets) Dining table & chairs to be cleaned & left inside.

 

 


Rent must be paid to the expiry date of lease tenancy.
Note: Bond money cannot be used as rent.
If we are not satisfied with the condition of the property, professional cleaners will automatically be called in at the tenant’s expense.


 

Bonds will not be refunded until the unit (not the room) is vacated and all property removed and inspection finalised.

A forwarding address and BANK DETAILS need to be inserted in the Bond Refund Form 4

Updated : July 29, 2007