Secure a Full Bond Return with Expert End of Lease Cleaners in Adelaide
Thorough, Efficient & Competitively Priced
- Fully Accredited
Get A Free Quote / Estimate Now
Quick Request
Request A Quote
Adelaide’s End of Lease Cleaning Experts
End of lease cleaning is a detailed cleaning of a rental property before handover, designed to return it to its original condition so tenants can recover their bond. It is the best way to make sure the space passes final inspection, and a good team of cleaners can reset and refresh the property while you focus on your relocation.
With over 34 years of experience, O’Shea’s delivers professional end of lease cleaning for homes and businesses across Adelaide, including bond, vacate and move-out cleans. From corporate offices and industrial facilities to retail stores and residential homes, no space is too big or too small for our professional team to tackle.
Whether you need a quick dusting and wipe-down or full-scale cleaning and sanitisation for carpets, windows, bathrooms and more, our modern equipment and proven techniques will get everything pristine and ensure complete landlord satisfaction. Leave it all to us and make your move just a little more stress-free.
34+
Years In Business
20k+
Happy Clients
100k+
Projects Completed
50+
Trained Staff
Why Book Professional End of Lease Cleaning
Moving out is stressful enough. Packing, organising removalists, and managing the handover date all compete for your time, and the final inspection is where bonds are won or lost. Adelaide property managers work to strict standards, and a rushed self-clean often misses the exact areas they check first.
Protects Your Bond
A detailed, clean-to-handover standard gives you the best possible position when the agent inspects the property.
Saves You Time and Stress
You focus on the move while our team handles the deep clean, working to a schedule that suits your handover date.
Meets Agent Expectations
With over 34 years in Adelaide, we know what local property managers look for during a final inspection.
Proper Equipment
Industrial-grade equipment and proven methods reach the ovens, grout, and tracks that a quick clean leaves behind.
One Team for the Whole Job
Carpet steam cleaning, windows, tiles, and more have been handled by one trusted Adelaide company since 1990.
Less Friction at Handover
A property cleaned to standard reduces back-and-forth with the agent and helps the handover go smoothly.
Our End of Lease Cleaning Services
In Adelaide, tenants vacating a rented premise are required to clean and tidy the property and remove any rubbish or unwanted items before leaving. Many tenants engage end of lease cleaning services, also known as bond cleaning, vacate cleaning, or exit cleaning, to restore the property to its original condition and recover their bond.
A final inspection follows a checklist, and our cleaning does too. O’Shea’s works to a REISA-aligned cleaning checklist (Real Estate Institute of South Australia), covering the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, living areas, bedrooms, and internal windows, which Adelaide property managers assess at handover. Because we understand how local agents and landlords inspect properties, we clean to meet those expectations from the start, reducing the stress and friction of the final inspection.
Typical cleaning protocols for each area of a property are set out below.
Commercial
Offices, Work Areas & Meeting Rooms
- Dusting and wiping all desks, workstations, chairs and shelves
- Cleaning cupboards, drawers, and storage units inside and out
- Cleaning whiteboards or screens (if required)
- Wiping door handles, switches, skirting boards
- Cleaning windows, glass partitions, sills, and frames
- Vacuuming carpets and steam cleaning if required
- Mopping hard floors and polishing where applicable
- Remove cobwebs and dust from vents, ceiling fans, and fittings
Kitchens / Staff Break Rooms
- Deep cleaning sinks, taps, splashbacks, and benches
- Wiping cupboards, drawers, lockers, and shelves inside and out
- Cleaning microwaves, fridges, and dishwashers (if included)
- Degreasing stovetops and rangehoods
- Mopping floors
Bathrooms & Washrooms
- Cleaning and sanitising toilets, urinals, and basins
- Scrubbing showers (if applicable) and wipe tiles/grout
- Polishing mirrors and stainless steel fixtures
- Mopping and disinfecting floors
Reception & Common Areas
- Cleaning reception desks and counters
- Wiping seating, tables, and display surfaces
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Cleaning glass doors and entryways
- Dusting signage, skirting boards, and fittings
Warehouses/Industrial Areas (if relevant)
- Cleaning roller doors and loading docks
- Sweeping, scrubbing, and mopping warehouse floors
- Dusting shelving, racking, and fixtures
- Removing grease, oil, or debris where possible (pressure washing if needed)
Residential
Bedroom/Living Area
- Dusting and wiping surfaces, shelves, skirting boards, door frames and fixtures
- Cleaning wardrobes, cupboards, and drawers
- Cleaning window glass, tracks and sills
- Cleaning ceiling fans, light fixtures and air vents
- Mopping floors and vacuum/steam cleaning carpets
- Removing cobwebs
- Cleaning blinds and/or shutters
Kitchen
- Deep cleaning stovetop, rangehood, oven, and grill if available
- Wiping cupboards, drawers, and shelves inside and out
- Cleaning sink, taps, splashback, fridges and benches
- Degreasing surfaces and tiles
- Cleaning dishwasher (if applicable)
- Mopping and sanitising floors
Bathrooms & Toilets
- Scrubbing shower, screen, tiles, and grout
- Cleaning bathtub, basin, and taps
- Sanitising toilet inside and out
- Polishing mirrors and glass
- Wiping cupboards and drawers
- Mopping and sanitising floors
Laundry
- Cleaning sink, taps, and splashback
- Cleaning the washing machine
- Wiping cupboards, shelves, and benches
- Removing lint/dust from the dryer and exhaust fans (if applicable)
- Mopping floors
Hallways & Corridors
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Cleaning carpets (if any)
- Wiping walls, switches, and skirting
- Removing cobwebs
You can decide exactly which services you want. Other optional services not mentioned above include:
- Wall spot-cleaning
- Waste and debris disposal
- External window cleaning
- Roof and gutter cleaning
- Garage, balcony, or outdoor cleaning
Who Needs End of Lease Cleaning?
Our end of lease cleaning services are suitable for:
- Small to large businesses relocating out of their current premises
- Retail operators that are closing and vacating their rental outlets
- F&B operators that need thorough cleaning and sanitisation before handover
- Companies clearing out warehouses, factories and industrial plants
- Residential tenants moving out of a home to a new space to live
- Property managers, landlords or realtors refreshing rental properties for new tenants.
How We Work
Site Assessment and Free Quote
Based on your requirements, we start with a detailed on-site evaluation to assess the scope of cleaning needed and the size of the premises involved. We then build a customised vacate cleaning checklist and provide a clear, obligation-free quote.
Comprehensive Cleaning
From dusting and wiping down surfaces to refreshing carpets, windows and surfaces, our experienced team will deliver extensive cleaning services to leave your rental pristine. We can work around your schedule for minimal disruption.
Sanitisation and Waste Removal
Our trained technicians will use industrial-grade equipment to thoroughly sanitise kitchens, bathrooms and other zones. We can also remove any rubbish or waste generated from the end of lease cleaning for safe, compliant disposal.
Final Inspection and Optional Report
After cleaning, we conduct a final site check to ensure your space meets safety and presentation standards. For industrial and commercial clients, we can also arrange third-party testing to verify that areas are thoroughly sanitised and safe for use.
Why Choose O’Shea’s
Industry Veterans
With over 34 years in the industry, we’ve successfully handled thousands of complex end of lease cleaning jobs across businesses and homes.
Preferred Partner of Insurance Companies
We work closely with major insurers across South Australia, making the claims process easier and faster for you.
Free & Flexible Quotes
We provide transparent, no-obligation, often same-day quotes for free. We can also offer discounts for commercial clients.
Fully Trained and Certified Professionals
Our technicians are fully certified in various end of lease cleaning services and follow strict industry protocols.
Fully Insured, Including Public Liability
We carry comprehensive insurance for all work undertaken, giving you total confidence and coverage.
Convenient Scheduling and Rapid Response
We work around your schedule. With convenient booking and rapid mobilisation for urgent jobs, we minimise disruption while maximising efficiency.
Client Testimonials
Our Client advised they were exceptionally polite and understanding, made them feel valued and provided a non-judgmental service where both our clients felt in control at all times.
They were also grateful their concerns regarding the use of chemicals was addressed and thoughtfully incorporated into the clean.
They did a brilliant job of cleaning the site, everything has come up so much better than I expected.
The lads were very patient and alert when one of the residents were present. Even though the lads had the safety barriers up to block off the area they were working on they were still very vigilant as to who was around them.
Great lads, great job.
I would like to commend the crew who undertook the works. They were very professional at all times. They all showed great respect towards and compassion for the homeowner at all times. These 3 young men are a credit to your company and made a difficult job less difficult.
I would have no hesitation in recommending your company for further works if requested
FAQs
What is included in an end of lease cleaning checklist in Adelaide?
Our checklist covers every area an agent inspects: kitchen (oven, cooktop, rangehood, cupboard interiors and benchtops), bathrooms and laundry (descaling showers, toilets, sinks, tapware and tile grout), living areas and bedrooms (vacuuming, mopping, dusting skirting boards, window sills and light switches), internal windows (glass, frames and tracks), and waste removal. We work to a REISA-aligned checklist so the clean matches the standards Adelaide property managers assess at handover.
How do your teams ensure the property meets REISA and real estate agent standards?
We clean against a structured, REISA-aligned checklist that reflects exactly what Adelaide agents inspect at handover. Our technicians follow strict industry protocols, and after cleaning, we carry out a final site check against presentation standards. The focus throughout is meticulous, detailed work that aligns with agent expectations.
Does your vacate cleaning service in Adelaide include steam carpet cleaning?
Yes. Steam carpet cleaning can be included in your vacate clean, and O’Shea’s also runs specialist carpet, tile, grout, and upholstery cleaning divisions. Let us know your requirements when you request a quote, and we will include them on your checklist.
What is the difference between end of lease cleaning and regular cleaning?
The difference lies in depth and purpose: regular cleaning maintains a hygienic, comfortable day-to-day environment, while end of lease cleaning is a more intensive process that restores the property and prepares it for a new tenant.
As an example, regular cleaning may involve mopping the floors and wiping down tables. End of lease cleaning, however, might include cleaning in and around cabinets, steam-cleaning carpets and curtains, washing hard-to-reach windows, and so on.
Is end of lease cleaning strictly required?
Yes. According to the South Australian government, you must clean and tidy the rental property you are vacating before handover. It is generally accepted that tenants should at least restore the property to the same condition it was in when they moved in. Tenants who leave the property in poor condition risk having their bond forfeited to cover cleanup and restoration costs.
Can I do end of lease cleaning myself?
You certainly can clean and tidy a rental property yourself, especially if you haven’t been in residence for long or if it’s a small space. However, if extensive cleaning is required or if the property is very large, restoring it to its prior condition can be much more complicated without specialised equipment and dedicated teams. This is when it can be helpful to engage experienced professional bond cleaning services in Adelaide.
How long does end of lease cleaning take?
This is also highly variable, but for comparison purposes, we typically take 8-9 hours for a standard commercial property. However, do speak to our end of lease cleaning teams for a more accurate quote, including estimated timelines and costs. We can also work around your schedule to minimise disruption to your operations while cleaning is underway.
Can you do same-day end of lease cleaning?
We can certainly respond to a request for a quote the same day and even dispatch a team, but completion depends on the job’s size and the level of cleaning required. For instance, the time taken for a residential home cleaning may be much shorter than that for a multi-level commercial building. Consult our end of lease cleaning professionals in Adelaide for more details.
Do you offer fixed cleaning packages, or is there room for flexibility?
We know the scope of end of lease cleaning can vary widely, so we pride ourselves on offering a fully customisable vacate cleaning checklist. You can tell us exactly what you want cleaned and how many rooms, and we can tailor a quote for you. We charge by the hour, with a minimum booking of four hours.
I'm not sure which cleaning services I need. Can you help me?
Certainly! Our Adelaide bond-cleaning team can visit your site to assess the situation. We can then advise you on what services you might need to achieve satisfactory results and secure your deposit. Alternatively, some real estate agents may provide a checklist you can use as a reference to customise your vacate cleaning with us.
Need Experienced End of Lease Cleaning in Adelaide?
Why take on all the stress of relocating yourself and risk losing your security deposit?
O’Shea’s is your trusted partner for efficient end of lease cleaning that will leave your rental looking as good as new.
Call now or fill out the form for a free quote.
