Exit cleaning — also called bond cleaning or vacate cleaning — is the deep clean required when you move out of a rental in Perth. It's the last major task before handing back the keys, and it's the one most likely to affect whether you get your bond back in full.
What Is Exit Cleaning?
Exit cleaning restores a rental property to the standard documented in the ingoing Property Condition Report — the form completed when you first moved in. Property managers in Perth compare the ingoing and outgoing reports to assess whether any cleaning deductions are warranted.
What's Required in a Perth Exit Clean?
The REIWA exit condition checklist covers every room. Key requirements include:
- Kitchen: oven, rangehood, cupboards, benchtops, sink, dishwasher
- Bathrooms: shower screen, grout, toilet, vanity, exhaust fans
- All rooms: skirting boards, blind slats, window tracks, wardrobes, light fittings
- Floors: vacuumed and mopped throughout
- Garage and outdoor areas if applicable
If your lease specifies professional carpet steam cleaning, that's a separate requirement with its own receipt needed.
How Much Does Exit Cleaning Cost in Perth?
A 1-bedroom unit: $250–$350. A 2x1: $320–$450. A 3x2: $400–$600. Larger homes: $600–$1,000+. These prices include all standard rooms and appliances. See our 2025 Perth bond cleaning price guide.
The Bond Back Guarantee — Why It Matters
A reputable Perth exit cleaner backs every job with a bond back guarantee: if your property manager flags any cleaning issue within 72 hours, the cleaner returns to fix it at no cost. This is the safety net that protects your bond if anything is missed on the first clean.
Tips for a Smooth Exit
- Book your exit clean at least 1 week before your inspection
- Have the property completely vacated before the clean begins
- Take timestamped photos after the clean and before handing back keys
- Keep all receipts — exit clean, carpet cleaning, any repairs
- Attend the exit inspection if possible
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