PHOTO: Professional cleaner spills the secrets real estate agents NEVER overlook — miss these and you’ll pay the price. HOOVER
🧽 Want Your Full Bond Back? Then Don’t Skip These Hidden Dirt Traps…
If you’re about to move out of your rental and think a quick tidy-up will cut it — think again.
Melbourne-based pro cleaner Kacie Stephens, who visits thousands of rental properties every year, is lifting the lid on what really matters during end-of-lease inspections. And trust us — real estate agents have a checklist, and they’re not afraid to use it.
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🚨 The 3 Things Real Estate Agents Always Check:
Whether you’ve been a tidy tenant or not, these three areas are deal-breakers — miss them and you’ll be slapped with a cleaning bill or asked to return.
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Oven Trays – Not just the surface. Every tray, rack and nook needs to be grease-free.
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Skirting Boards – The classic overlooked edge! Dust and grime cling to these like glue.
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Window Tracks – A real obsession point for landlords. They don’t just glance — they inspect!
🗣️ “Miss these and you’ll either be called back or charged,” warns Kacie, founder of Big Clean Co.
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Professional cleaner Kacie Stephens has shared her insider knowledge on the things renters wish they knew before moving out – and the three spots real estate agents always check
⏰ Cleaning Isn’t a Quick Job — So Don’t Wing It
Kacie says renters consistently underestimate how long a proper clean takes.
“This is not a two-hour job. Even houses that are regularly cleaned are surprisingly dirty once everything is moved out.”
👉 Pro Tip: Block out a full day (or even two) to deep clean — or better yet, call in the professionals.
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Kacie also reveals the 5 other areas where property managers get laser-focused — so pay attention:
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Shower Screen Edges: Remove all soap scum, mould, and rust around door frames.
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Ovens: Deep clean inside AND out — use a toothbrush for corners and behind knobs.
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Cooktop Knobs: Soak them in soapy water if removable.
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Exhaust Fans: Layers of dust here are a red flag.
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Ceiling Fans: Often forgotten but glaringly obvious when neglected.
The professional cleaner said skirting boards are another area renters often forget to clean
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Think you’ll save money skipping these? Think again.
“That’s a couple of hundred dollars gone, even if you DIY the rest,” says Kacie.
“You’ll only get one shot — and unless you love cleaning all day, it might be worth handing it over to the pros.”
😤 Renters Sound Off…
💬 “The obsession with window tracks is insane. It’s like they’re just waiting to say ‘gotcha!’”
💬 “I spent hours on skirting boards last time. No regrets — got my full bond back.”
💡 Pro Tip Recap:
| ✅ Must-Do | ❌ Common Mistake |
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| Clean oven trays inside & out | Skipping behind knobs or grates |
| Vacuum + wipe window tracks | Only cleaning glass |
| Scrub skirting boards | Only cleaning visible walls |
| Clean shower frames thoroughly | Leaving behind soap scum or mould |
| Hire pro carpet & pest services | Relying solely on DIY |
SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL