End of Lease Cleaning Brisbane — Bond Cleaning with a Bond Back Guarantee
Blue On Time provides end of lease (bond) cleaning across Brisbane from $275, backed by our bond back guarantee. We clean every room to an agent-ready checklist — oven, rangehood, inside cupboards, walls, skirting boards, windows, tracks and bathrooms — so your property passes the exit inspection and you get your bond back without the stress.
- Bond back guarantee
- From $275
- Fully insured team
- Cleaners available 24/7
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What is end of lease cleaning?
End of lease cleaning (also called bond cleaning or vacate cleaning) is a detailed, top-to-bottom clean of a rental property after the tenant moves out. In Queensland, tenants must return the property in the same condition it was in at the start of the tenancy, apart from fair wear and tear — and cleanliness is the most common reason for bond deductions. Blue On Time bond cleans in Brisbane start from $275, take around 4–8 hours, and are backed by our bond back guarantee.
Our Brisbane end of lease cleaning checklist
Property managers inspect the same places every time. Our checklist is built around those exact spots, room by room.
🍳 Kitchen
- Oven degreased inside and out, including racks, trays and door glass
- Stovetop, rangehood and filters degreased
- Microwave cleaned inside and out
- Inside fridge and dishwasher cleaned
- Cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out
- Benchtops, splashback, sink and taps sanitised
- Light fittings and extractor fans cleaned
- Floor vacuumed and mopped, including edges and under the fridge space
🛁 Bathrooms, toilets & laundry
- Shower, screen and bath scrubbed of soap scum and limescale
- Tiles and grout cleaned, surface mould treated
- Toilet sanitised inside, outside and behind the base
- Vanity, cabinets, mirrors and tapware polished
- Exhaust fan covers dusted
- Laundry tub, cupboards and taps cleaned
- Floors mopped edge to edge
🛏️ Bedrooms & living areas
- Built-in wardrobes cleaned inside, including shelves and tracks
- Skirting boards, door frames and doors wiped
- Scuff marks spot-cleaned from walls where possible
- Light switches and power points wiped
- Ceiling fans and light fittings dusted
- Cobwebs removed from ceilings and corners
- Carpets vacuumed, hard floors mopped
🪟 Windows, blinds & fixtures
- Windows cleaned streak-free, inside and outside where safely reachable
- Window tracks, sills and frames detailed
- Blinds wiped or dusted
- Air-conditioner units and vents dusted
- Sliding door tracks cleaned
- Balcony glass wiped and balcony floor swept
How our bond back guarantee works
Your bond is often several weeks of rent, so "we'll do our best" isn't good enough. Every Blue On Time end of lease clean comes with our bond back guarantee:
- We clean to the checklist above — the same items Brisbane property managers check at the vacate inspection.
- You attend or hand over keys for the final inspection as usual.
- If the agent flags a cleaning item, send us the details or the agent's report and we'll come back to re-clean it at no extra cost.
- You lodge your bond refund once the inspection is signed off.
The guarantee covers cleaning items on our checklist. It does not cover damage, repairs, maintenance or items that were not part of the agreed clean.
What Queensland tenants need to know before the exit inspection
Understanding the rules helps you avoid unfair deductions. Here is what the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) says, in plain English.
| Topic | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Condition standard | You must leave the property in the same condition as at the start of the tenancy, with fair wear and tear excepted. You can't be required to leave it better than it was. |
| Exit condition report (Form 14a) | After cleaning, you complete the exit condition report and return it with the keys. It is compared against your entry condition report, so take dated photos of every room once we've finished. |
| Agent's response | The property manager or owner inspects, adds comments, signs and sends you a copy within three business days. |
| Carpets | Return carpets to the same standard as at the start. If they were professionally cleaned when you moved in, or you agreed to a pet-related cleaning condition, you'll generally need to match it. You can't be forced to use a specific provider. |
| Bond claims | If the owner or manager claims part of your bond, they must give you supporting evidence within 14 days of the claim or dispute. |
This is general information, not legal advice. Check your lease and the RTA website for your specific situation.
Where Brisbane rentals usually fail the exit inspection
These are the Brisbane problem areas property managers flag most often — so we give each one extra time:
- Mould in bathrooms and wardrobes. Humid Brisbane summers leave mildew on grout, silicone, ceilings and inside built-ins. We treat visible surface mould so it doesn't end up on the exit report.
- Greasy ovens and rangehood filters. The single most common cleaning deduction. We strip and degrease racks, trays, door glass and filters.
- Dusty Queenslander details. VJ walls, high skirting, fretwork, louvres and timber floors hold fine dust that agents notice on a white glove check.
- Apartment window tracks and balconies. In high-rise units around the CBD, South Brisbane and Toowong, sliding door tracks and balcony glass collect grime fast.
- Student and share-house turnover. In St Lucia, Toowong, Kelvin Grove and Indooroopilly, end-of-semester moves mean heavy-use kitchens and carpets — book early for June/July and November–December.
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Brisbane?
Brisbane bond cleaning with Blue On Time starts from $275. You get a fixed quote before we start — no surprise hourly blowouts on the day.
| Property | Typical price guide | What changes the price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom unit | From $275 | Oven condition, balcony, number of built-ins |
| 2-bedroom apartment | Typically $300–$400 | Second bathroom, carpets, window access |
| 3–4 bedroom house | Quoted — typically up to around $600 | Bathrooms, living areas, floors, overall condition |
| Add-ons | Quoted per item | Carpet steam cleaning, upholstery, garage |
For landlords & property managers
Between tenants, a vacate clean gets the property photo-ready for the next listing and reduces days on market. We clean vacated houses, units and townhouses to the same checklist, work with agents on access and key collection, and can add carpet steam cleaning so the next entry condition report starts on a clean slate.
For pre-sale & settlement cleans
Selling or settling? An empty-home clean before final inspection or handover leaves a strong last impression for buyers. Ask about combining it with a deep clean before the property is photographed.
How to prepare for your bond clean
Empty the property
Remove all furniture, belongings and rubbish before we arrive, so every cupboard and floor area is reachable.
Keep power and water on
We need electricity for equipment and lighting and hot water for degreasing — disconnect after the clean.
Find your entry report
Note anything marked on your entry condition report and tell us your agent's specific requirements.
Check pet conditions
If your lease has pet-related carpet or pest conditions, tell us so we can add carpet steam cleaning.
Book the right time
Schedule the clean after the removalists and before key handover, leaving time for a re-clean if needed.
Photograph the result
Take dated photos of every room after we finish — useful evidence alongside your exit condition report.
How to book your Brisbane end of lease clean
Get a quote
Send the quick form or call with bedrooms, bathrooms, suburb and move-out date.
Book your date
Choose a time between the removalists and key handover — weekends included.
We clean to the checklist
Our insured team cleans every room and lets you know when it's finished.
Inspection & guarantee
If the agent flags a cleaning item, we come back and fix it under our bond back guarantee.
Why Brisbane tenants and landlords choose us
Bond back guarantee
Free re-clean of any checklist item your agent flags at the vacate inspection.
On time, on moving day
Moving day runs on a tight schedule. We arrive when we say and finish in one visit.
Inspector-level detail
We know what inspectors look for — tracks, tap bases, oven glass, skirting tops and exhaust fans.
Eco-friendly products
Effective on grease and soap scum, and safe for the next family and their pets.
Fully insured
Trained, background-checked cleaners and a fully insured team in your rental.
24/7 availability
Early mornings, late nights and weekend moves are no problem.
Recent end of lease cleaning work
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End of lease cleaning across Brisbane suburbs
We complete bond cleans for apartments, units, townhouses and houses across Brisbane — and on the Gold Coast through our bond cleaning Gold Coast team.
- Brisbane CBD
- South Brisbane
- West End
- St Lucia
- Toowong
- Indooroopilly
- Kelvin Grove
- Fortitude Valley
- New Farm
- Woolloongabba
- Annerley
- Greenslopes
- Coorparoo
- Carindale
- Mount Gravatt
- Sunnybank
- Chermside
- Nundah
- Wynnum
- Springwood
Moving out of a suburb not listed? Ask us and we'll confirm.
End of lease cleaning Brisbane — frequently asked questions
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Brisbane?
Blue On Time end of lease cleaning in Brisbane starts from $275. A standard 2-bedroom apartment is typically $300–$400, while larger houses and add-ons such as carpet steam cleaning cost more. We give you a fixed, itemised quote upfront and new customers receive 10% off.
What does your bond back guarantee cover?
If your property manager or landlord flags a cleaning item from our checklist at the vacate inspection, contact us and we'll return to re-clean that area at no extra cost. The guarantee covers cleaning — not damage, repairs or items outside the agreed checklist.
How long does a bond clean take?
Usually 4–8 hours. A 1–2 bedroom unit is at the shorter end; a 4-bedroom house, or a property with heavy grease, mould or pet hair, takes longer. We send enough cleaners to finish in one visit.
Do I need to be home during the end of lease clean?
No. As long as we have access — keys, a lockbox code or arrangements with your agent — you can focus on the move. We let you know as soon as the clean is finished.
Should the property be empty before the bond clean?
Yes. Remove all furniture and belongings first so we can clean inside every cupboard, behind where furniture stood and every inch of floor. Leave the power and water connected for the clean.
Do I have to get my carpets professionally cleaned in Queensland?
Under RTA guidance, carpets must be returned to the same standard they were in at the start of the tenancy, allowing for fair wear and tear. If they were professionally cleaned when you moved in, or you agreed to a carpet-cleaning condition as part of a pet approval, you'll generally need to match that. We can add carpet steam cleaning to your bond clean.
Is end of lease cleaning the same as bond cleaning?
Yes. End of lease cleaning, bond cleaning, vacate cleaning, exit cleaning and move-out cleaning all describe the same thorough clean done when a tenant leaves a rental property, aimed at passing the final inspection.
Do you clean ovens, walls and windows?
Yes. Our checklist includes degreasing the oven, stovetop and rangehood, removing scuff marks from walls, cleaning skirting boards and wiping windows, tracks and sills. Blinds, light switches and air-conditioner vents are covered too.
Do you clean inside the fridge and dishwasher?
Yes — inside the fridge and dishwasher are part of our end of lease kitchen checklist, along with cupboards, drawers, benchtops and the sink.
Do you clean houses and apartments for landlords and property managers?
Yes. We clean vacated houses, units and townhouses for landlords, agents and owners preparing for new tenants or a sale, as well as for outgoing tenants.
When should I book my bond clean?
Book as soon as you know your move-out date — ideally one to two weeks ahead, and earlier around end of semester, Christmas and school holidays when Brisbane moves peak. Schedule the clean after the removalists leave and before you return the keys.
Which Brisbane suburbs do you service for bond cleaning?
We clean rentals across Brisbane, including the CBD, South Brisbane, West End, St Lucia, Toowong, Indooroopilly, Kelvin Grove, Coorparoo, Carindale, Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank, Chermside and Wynnum. Ask us about any suburb not listed.
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