Agent Vacate Clean List

You scrubbed the floors. You wiped the benches. You even lit a candle.
But the agent still sent you a list of “what wasn’t done.”
Sound familiar? That’s because most renters don’t get told what real estate agents are actually checking during a vacate clean — until it’s too late.
At FKS Cleaning Group, we’ve been doing end-of-lease cleans across Melbourne since 1985. We’ve cleaned thousands of rentals and worked with dozens of agencies. We know what they flag. And we’re going to be blunt about it.
🧾 What Real Estate Agents REALLY Care About:
 Oven and rangehood
This is the #1 spot agents check. It must be spotless — no grease, no burnt crumbs, no buildup.

Showers and grout
If your shower screen still has streaks or the tiles look tired, expect a callback.

Skirting boards & corners
Dust is their secret weapon. If it’s hiding under furniture, they’ll find it.

Windows (interior)
Agents love standing by a window and writing notes. Make sure they’re clean.

Walls (marks & smudges)
They’ll walk around with a torch or clipboard and look for handprints, stains, or dents.

Floors
Vacuumed. Mopped. And no bits left behind — especially in corners or along walls.

Inside drawers and cupboards
If they find a crumb or a hair — it’s game over.

Light switches, door handles, power points
If these have fingerprints or grime, it makes the place feel "unclean".

❌ What They Don’t Care About:
 Fancy smells

Fresh flowers

A made bed

You’re not trying to impress — you’re trying to meet a checklist.
✅ How We Help You Pass First Time
Our vacate cleaning is built around what agents actually want to see:
 We deep-clean the oven

Spot clean walls (without damaging paint)

Steam mop floors

Clean all reachable windows inside

Dust, wipe, scrub, and disinfect — the proper way

We’ve worked with real estate offices all across Melbourne — they know us. And more importantly, they rarely ever send our clients a follow-up list.
💬 Want to clean once and move out stress-free?
Book a proper vacate clean — not a quick wipe and hope.