All through your tenancy right up to the time you end your lease, you are solely responsible for the condition of the apartment you rent. This means you maintain it in as good condition as it was when you took it.
However, when you move out, it is mandatory that you deep clean your entire apartment. For this, it's best to call in a reliable and reputed end of lease cleaning company known in your area. Their high quality of work can assure you of getting your security deposit back from your landlord. Despite this, if you still wish to go it alone without hiring janitorial services, here are a few things you need to bear in mind when cleaning your home before handing it back to your landlord:
What needs to be cleaned: A general deep cleaning takes into account the following:
€ Cleaning shelves, windows, window sills, boards and all flat surfaces
€ Cleaning door handles, picture frames, etc
€ Carpet cleaning and stain removal
€ Vacuum cleaning the entire home
€ Mopping the hard wood floor

For an end of lease cleaning Sydney, these jobs are specifically undertaken:
Cleaning the kitchen: This includes cleaning all the countertops, cabinets, cupboards, drawers, lights, floors and appliances. Stove cleaning, and degreasing and disinfecting the kitchen are also necessary.

Cleaning the bathroom: Here, the cleaners will concentrate on cleaning and wiping the bathtubs or shower area, the shower, cleaning the toilet and polishing the glass surfaces and floor. Ensure that all soap scum is removed and the toilet is sparkling clean, inside and outside. Mirrors too should gleam and everything should be spotlessly clean.
Closets and stairways: Check that your End of lease cleaners Sydney wipe dry all the closets and shelves of your home. The banisters, upper shelves and built-in cupboards, and the corners should get the same attention to cleanliness.
Carpet cleaning: Your landlord will spend a lot of time inspecting the carpet and the condition of the flooring. So, have the carpet well-cleaned so that it smells clean and fresh. Your end of lease cleaners will be able to judge whether you need a carpet shampoo or anything milder than that to clean the carpet. For the flooring, they should mop and remove all dirt and dust, particularly in the far corners of the rooms.
Walls and windows: Your landlord will look for the faintest crack or spot or sign of damage on the walls, so check them very minutely before you call him for an inspection. Your cleaners are sure to wipe all the walls with their special cleaning liquids to take off all visible dirt and specks of dust. Ensure that any cracks are sealed and made unnoticeable. The windows should also be cleaned on both sides. If you've been using blinds, perhaps they are dusty, so make sure your cleaners have cleaned them with a damp rag.

Common areas: Keep all common areas such as the hallways, porch, trash areas, and stairways and drive in clean, according to the terms of your agreement. Check that your janitors have cleared all the trash.