7 Things Tenants Miss in an End-of-Lease Clean (Agents Notice Every Time)
Handing back the keys? You’ve scrubbed, vacuumed, and wiped everything down — but somehow the agent still comes back with a list. At Pinkerton Property Care, we clean dozens of Geelong homes every month, and we know the exact spots that get tenants caught out.
Here are the 7 things most tenants miss in an end-of-lease clean (and how we handle them).
1. Oven side rails & door seals
Most people clean the trays and racks but forget the side rails and the rubber seals around the oven door. Property managers run a finger along them — if there’s grease, it’s a fail.
2. Rangehood filters
Sticky, greasy, and often completely overlooked. We remove, degrease, and polish filters so they’re fresh and functional.
3. Shower glass edges & bottom tracks
Even if the middle of the glass looks clear, agents check the edges and the shower track for soap scum. We polish until it’s streak-free and spotless.
4. Window & door tracks
Vacuuming the floor isn’t enough. Tracks collect grit and dust that agents notice immediately.
5. Skirtings behind doors
These spots collect dust and scuff marks that tenants forget. We wipe and detail every skirting, even behind doors and furniture.
6. Wardrobe tops & drawer runners
Shelves and rails may look fine at first glance, but dust and crumbs often settle at the back. We clean all surfaces inside wardrobes and drawers.
7. Light fittings & fan blades
Agents look up! Dusty fittings and fan blades can fail an inspection. We dust, wipe, and polish accessible fixtures so they look fresh.
Why this matters
Missing even one of these areas can mean a failed inspection and delays getting your bond back.
At Pinkerton Property Care, we back every job with a 100% Bond Release Guarantee. If your property manager has any concerns, we return promptly to fix them — no extra cost, no questions asked.
The Pinkerton difference
Agent-approved standards: we know what property managers check.
Bond Release Guarantee: total peace of mind your bond will be released.
Trusted partners: we coordinate carpets, windows, and even small maintenance fixes.
Local & reliable: repeat referrals from Geelong agents and clients.
Ready to book your clean?
Don’t leave it to chance. Book your end-of-lease clean with Pinkerton Property Care and get it done right the first time — guaranteed.
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