Bond cleaning a Perth apartment or unit has a lot in common with cleaning a house — but there are a few specific considerations worth knowing before your exit inspection.
What's the Same
The REIWA Property Condition Report applies the same way. Your property manager will check every room, every appliance, every cupboard, and every surface using the same checklist as a house. Oven, rangehood, bathroom, blinds, skirting boards — all the same requirements apply.
What's Different in an Apartment
Balconies
Most Perth apartments have a balcony. It's included in your bond clean scope — floor swept and hosed down, glass or balustrade wiped, any BBQ or outdoor furniture areas cleaned. Don't leave it to the last minute; it's checked.
Air Conditioning
Split-system air conditioning units are common in Perth apartments and the filters are almost always checked. Remove the filters, wash them in warm soapy water, dry them thoroughly, and replace. The exterior unit housing should also be wiped down.
Common Areas
Common areas — stairwells, lifts, shared laundries — are managed by the strata company and are not your responsibility to clean. Your obligation ends at your apartment door. However, if you've caused damage or left rubbish in a common area, the strata can charge this back to the owner, who may pursue you.
Smaller Footprint, Faster Clean
Most Perth apartments are 1–2 bedrooms. A professional bond clean of a 1-bedroom apartment takes 3–5 hours and costs $250–$350. It's a straightforward job when done by someone who does it regularly.
Carpets in Apartments
Many Perth apartments have a mix of tiles and carpet. Check your lease for carpet steam cleaning requirements. If only one or two rooms are carpeted, the cost for professional steam cleaning is usually $80–$140 — well worth it if your lease requires it.
Getting Your Apartment Bond Back
The same principles apply as for a house: professional clean, REIWA checklist, bond back guarantee. The smaller size of most apartments means a lower cost and a faster turnaround — contact us for a quote and we'll get back to you within the hour.
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