Tenancy bonds

How to Avoid Unfair Tenancy Bond Deductions

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Every tenant wants a full bond refund; however, the latest statistics show that this wish is rarely fulfilled, with one in ten tenants not receiving any of their bond back and 45% only receiving a partial bond refund. Most of the time we see that the reason that tenants do not get their whole bond back is from seemingly minor mistakes that often go unnoticed by tenants.

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It is vital that tenants take the time out to ensure all areas of the property are properly cleaned prior to handing the keys over. It is more often than not easier and more cost effective to hire a professional cleaning service when undertaking an end of lease clean. For those who decide to clean themselves, here are some key areas where you should pay attention:

Fans and Filters

One of the biggest blunders by tenants was missing things that are ‘out of sight and out of mind’, exhaust fans are prone to attracting dust and lint in bathrooms and oil and grease in kitchens.

Dirty Glass Panels

It is important for tenants to remember to clean glass surfaces to remove all dirt, stains and soap scum. Glass panels on windows and showers are quite prone to accumulating dirt over the period of a rental tenancy.

Ovens and Dishwashers

Dishwashers frequently need cleaning as they are constantly cleaning dirty dishes, pots and pans, the scum and food particles are often caught in filters and internal trimming. Ovens and range hoods also need to be clean and free from food splatter and build-up of grease and oil, gas stove top burners can also be disassembled for easy cleaning.

Pets and Dirt

Tenants that have one or multiple pets living with them need to take extra care when it come to an end of lease clean. A good quality vacuum is essential to clean up mess and hair and special attention should be taken when it comes to cleaning door tracks and skirting boards as this is where dirt can quickly accrue.

Wall and Door Damage

Tenants need to attend to damage and dirt on walls and doors that cannot be classified as fair wear and tear. Spot cleaning around light switches, door handles and internal doors can make a big difference when it comes to the final inspection and cleaning of blinds and skirting boards are high on the checklist for landlords. Tenants are also advised to take their own entry photos when completing the entry condition report, the same care should be taken when completing the exit report as this can be useful when claiming fair wear and tear.

 

Why choose Really Cheap Bond Cleaning?

Over 3,400 clients have trusted us with their bond clean and have received a bond refund. We pride ourselves on a quality job, so we’re certain you’ll love our service. That’s why we offer a *7 day guarantee, including one free call out. Our bond cleaning service follows the Residential Tenancies Authority’s bond cleaning checklist, to make sure the job is done right the first time. We offer competitive pricing, to ensure your bond cleaning is completed at the most affordable price. Plus, all our teams are reliable, fully insured, police checked and receive ongoing training to exceed your expectations.

If you are located in the greater Brisbane area or the Gold Coast and are in need of a bond cleaner, carpet steam cleaner, pest controller or gardener; get in touch with us today! We can walk you through what needs to be done to satisfy your exit condition report and to maximise your bond refund.

Call us to day on 0439 977 484.

*7 day guarantee T&C’s apply

Chermside Brisbane

Chermside Bond Cleaning Services

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Really Cheap Bond Cleaning services Chermside, Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast and the greater region of South East Queensland. Our company strives to ease the burden of moving and preparing homes for new tenants as well as offering general home maintenance. The team at Really Cheap Bond Cleaning endeavour to deliver a professional and affordable cleaning service, guaranteed to leave you satisfied 100% of the time.

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We offer fully comprehensive services that include:

Bond Cleaning in Chermside

Whether you are a Chermside tenant moving out of a home you have rented or are a landlord wishing to have your property expertly cleaned, we are the team for you. We guarantee that the work we carry out will comply with Residential Tenancies Authority standards to ensure that you receive your full bond refund. With over a decade of experience in bond cleaning services, you can’t go wrong with us!

Pest Control in Chermside

Some Tenancy Agreements stipulate that an end of lease pest control program is required, especially if you have had a pet living with you. Get in contact with us today to carry out a fully comprehensive pest control, this is necessary if you wish to receive your full bond back and avoid costly tribunals as well as reduce the risk of disease.

Carpet Steam Cleaning in Chermside

We invest a great deal of time and money into ensuring the products that we use to steam clean your carpets to remove deep seeded dirt and bacteria as well as those hard to reach red wine, makeup and oil stains. Our Brisbane bond cleaning team produce immaculate results and fast drying times, not only extending the life of your carpet, but creating a healthier home environment.

If you need a trusted team to carry out any of these services, get in touch with Chermside Really Cheap Bond Cleaning today!

 

Why choose Really Cheap Bond Cleaning?

Over 3,400 clients have trusted us with their bond clean and have received a bond refund. We pride ourselves on a quality job, so we’re certain you’ll love our service. That’s why we offer a *7 day guarantee, including one free call out. Our bond cleaning service follows the Residential Tenancies Authority’s bond cleaning checklist, to make sure the job is done right the first time. We offer competitive pricing, to ensure your bond cleaning is completed at the most affordable price. Plus, all our teams are reliable, fully insured, police checked and receive ongoing training to exceed your expectations.

If you are located in Chermside, the Brisbane CBD, the greater Brisbane area, Ipswich or the Gold Coast and are in need of a bond cleaner, carpet steam cleaner, pest controller or gardener; get in touch with us today! We can walk you through what needs to be done to satisfy your exit condition report and to maximise your bond refund.

Call us to day on 0439 977 484.

*7 day guarantee T&C’s apply

 

 

 

 

Did you know about Chermside?

Chermside Brisbane

Chermside Brisbane

Chermside is a major residential and industrial suburb of Brisbane, it has a postcode of 4032 and a population of 9,315. Chermside has progressively increased in population from the late 1800s, with a boom in post-war growth in the early and mid 1900s. This suburb changed its name from Downfall Creek in 1903 to Chermside, after Sir Herbert Chermside, in recognition of the then Governor of Queensland.

Known as a mini Brisbane CBD, Chermside is home to the largest Westfield shopping centre in Australia, it boasts a 3-storey Myer and 16 screen cinema complex and receives 15.5 million customers per annum. The 7th Brigade and Marchant Park are some of the largest parks in the area and were originally used in World War I to home volunteers and soldiers as well as artillery and light horses.

If you want a quick response and expert service for any cleaning and maintenance around your home in Chermside or surrounding Brisbane areas, Really Cheap Bond Cleaning has a proven team of professional that will cater for all of your needs. Give us a call today.

Why Really Cheap Bond Cleaning?

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Why Really Cheap Bond Cleaning?

At Really Cheap Bond Cleaning Brisbane we follow the RTA standard bond cleaning list. This is a fully comprehensive bond cleaning list that is sure to satisfy any property manager. All of our cleaners provide you with a full tax invoice and a full end of lease cleaning check list. This makes it very easy for you to ensure that every item is cleaned to your satisfaction. All of our bond cleaners provide their own chemicals and equipment so there are no hassles or extra costs on your part. We have a large number of real estate and property managers on our books, so there is a good chance we are already your recommended cleaner to ensure a smooth process to receive a full bond refund.

Really Cheap Bond Cleaning Brisbane understands how important it is for you to get a full bond refund when moving out.

That is why we take so much care, and only use the best cleaning products. Using the most reliable bond cleaning teams Brisbane has to offer, we get the job done properly, the first time. We don’t care what condition your property is in. We will make our best efforts to return the property to its original sparkling condition. Our goal is to return the property to the same entry report to ensure a full bond refund.

Our quotes are a fixed price with no hidden charges and are inclusive of GST. All of our quotes assume the property to be in an average leaving condition and is an average size.

We have close to 12 bond cleaning teams that service the Brisbane region, so you can be sure that your cleaners will turn up on the day. Our bond cleaners all have modern smart phones with GPS to ensure they don’t get lost.. If you’re looking at Bond Cleaning Brisbane services, look no further – you have found the best Brisbane has to offer.

Our Bond Cleaning Brisbane Teams are all police checked and fully insured to provide you with peace of mind.

Keeping Tiled Floors Clean

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Tile floors are renowned for their hardiness, their ease of cleaning and the wide range of available colours and patterns. While they are fairly simple to clean, if you don’t use the right products they can look dull or end up with sticky residue. Really Cheap Bond Cleaning Brisbane thought we’d put together a few home recipes for tile cleaners that will help remove stains, leave no residue after cleaning and keep them looking brand new!

  1. Sweep or vacuum the tiles before mopping, otherwise you’ll just be pushing dirt around instead of removing it.
  2. Always use hot water to clean tiles. Not only will it help break up the grime on the floor, the floor will dry quicker. This is because the water will evaporate faster!
  3. Adding a 1/4 cup of ammonia (available in supermarkets) will remove grime as well as and mould/mildew or bacteria from the floor. Just be aware to not let children or animals near it as it can cause skin irritation.
  4. Start from one corner and work you way backwards to avoid needing to walk over areas you’ve just cleaned
  5. Using a mop with a built in spray function is a nifty time saver for quick cleanups. Fill up the reservoir with your solution, spray it and wipe!
  6. For really tough stains, use sugar-soap  on the stains, leave for 10 minutes, wipe off and mop as normal
  7. Use bleach or mould remover to get rid of the black build up in the tile grout
  8. Wipe up spills and other messes as soon as possible to prevent staining or bacterial growth on your floor.

We hope these few tips provide you with some help on keeping your tiled floors clean and looking good! If you’re time-poor or require an expert job, check us out at Really Cheap Bond Cleaning for our cleaning services! We will get those tiles shining and clean in a jiffy!

Tips for Moving House

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 Moving house can be one of the more stressful life events you can encounter. Thankfully though, the team at Really Cheap Bond Cleaning have a few little tips and tricks you might not have thought of to help!

  1. When packing boxes, cut rectangular holes in the side large enough to put your hand in. This makes them much easier to lift and carry.
  2. If you’re looking for free boxes, head to a place like Bunnings, they always have boxes of all shapes and sizes
  3. When un-assembling furniture, keep all the bolts, screws etc in a ziplock bag and label with a permanent marker with that furniture piece it belongs to
  4. When arranging to have your mail redirected, do it a week before you move. This means you won’t be in a panic and it takes 3-4 working days to become active anyway
  5. Have an overnight bag packed with essentials so you don’t have to go digging for them in boxes already packed.
  6. Instead of taking clothes off hangers, just fold them up with the hangers still in them. This also makes the easier to unpack as you just lift the hangers out and hang the clothes again.
  7. Wrap dishes and other breakables in tea towels, linen or blankets
  8. Take pictures of how your electronics are wired up so you can reconnect them correctly later
  9. Defrost your freezer the day before you move and leave the door open so it can dry out properly
  10. If you have children and/or pets, try and find someone to look after them while you move
  11. Get Really Cheap Bond Cleaning Brisbane to handle the cleaning and carpet side of things!

We hope these tips help make your impending move less stressful. Don’t forget we are here to help relieve your bond cleaning stress, contact us anytime for a quote.

Carpet, Upholstery, Rugs….Why Deep Clean Them?

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This is a common question the team at Really Cheap Bond Cleaning Brisbane frequently gets asked! “Why regularly deep clean our rugs/carpets/upholstery? Can it just wait until we move out?” In short, the answer is not really. While your surfaces might look clean on the surface, vacuuming and spot cleaning areas won’t get deep down into the fibres and make it really clean.

So, what are the benefits?

Getting your floor rugs cleaned regularly can massively improve their appearance. While regular vacuuming can keep the surface dust & debris free, getting the whole rug thoroughly cleaned will invigorate the fibres and brighten them. This will also help prevent the signs of wear and tear appearing as quickly.

With upholstery, you spend a lot of time sitting or laying on it. Couches and chairs are usually the central piece of furniture for family time. Even with regular vacuuming, bacteria can still live in the fabric. As well as all the deep-down dirt and crumbs that inevitably build up behind the cushions, sticky fingers and hidden spills that make the fabric a breeding ground for it.

The last reason is bugs and allergens. Vacuum cleaners do a good everyday job, but to thoroughly sanitise and eradicate them, regular thorough cleaning is the key.

We hope this has shed some light on why regular cleaning of your carpets, rugs and upholstery is beneficial. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for a quote. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Things To Consider At The End of Your Lease

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Vacating a rental residential property can be extremely stressful. Packing up furniture and other possessions, physically moving everything as well as making sure the property is in the same condition as when you moved in. For today’s post, the team at Really Cheap Bond Cleaning Brisbane thought we’d give you some tips on how to make vacating your rental a bit easier.

  • Lease Conditions

When you take on a lease for a residential property, there are sometimes conditions that you have to stick to. No smoking cigarettes inside is a very common one. No indoor pets is another. If either of these things has happened in the property, you will certainly have to work harder to eliminate the odours or stains created by either smoke or your pets.

  • Make a Plan as Soon as You Know You Are Moving

You need to have a plan of attack as soon as you know you are vacating. Make a note of potentially heavily-soiled items such as the oven, the bathroom, fans and light fittings. Begin to clean them in the weeks before your move. If you leave it to the last minute, it can add extra stress, especially if you are moving at the same time.

  • Consider the Prior Condition of Your Property

What was the property like when you first moved in? Was it brand new or is it an older property with major signs of wear and tear throughout? Your property manager will base their opinion on the entry condition report that was filled in at the beginning of the lease.

  • Try to Attend The Exit Appointment

If you can, attend the exit condition report with your property manager. Let them know of any issues that have come up since you exited. If the property manager has any issues, try and rectify them there and then if possible.

  • Routine Cleaning During Your Lease Will Help

The best way to avoid issues when moving out of a property is to keep on top of cleaning during your tenancy. Cleaning the oven regularly, dusting fans and wiping out cupboards on a regular basis. This helps minimise the cleaning needed when you move out. It also allows you to spot any damage or excessive wear and tear before the final inspection. You can let the property manager know of these before it becomes a bigger problem.

One of the easiest ways to get your bond back after exiting a property, is to have Really Cheap Bond Cleaning Brisbane do your exit clean. Yes, it does cost money that you could save by doing it yourself. That said, consider what price you put on not needing to stress about it? We have a 100% bond back guarantee, we work for you to get the best result possible. Contact us to see how we can help you get your bond back!

Back To School Time!

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It’s that time of the year again that parents rejoice about! It’s been 6 weeks of arranging day care, holidays, events, and things to do to keep children entertained. Kids are heading off to school again for the year, and the costs to do so can be staggering! Especially if you’ve just had to move house!

What Do Real Estates Look For?

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End-of-lease bond cleaning can be one of the most stressful things to do after you have moved out of one house and in to another. To save time and stress, employing someone like Really Cheap Bond Cleaning to take care of it will give you peace of mind. We have a 100% Bond Back guarantee and if the Real Estate isn’t happy with it, we will go back and fix it!

However, if you feel like this is something you can tackle on your own, we’ve provided a quick list of the essentials that Real Estates look for when doing an exit report.

  • Walls clean and mark-free
  • Window tracks clean of dust and dirt
  • Streak-free windows and shower screens
  • Oven thoroughly cleaned inside
  • Light fittings & fans dusted and cleaned out of bugs
  • Carpets cleaned
  • Cupboards & wardrobes wiped clean of dust
  • Lawns mowed and tidy
  • Internal and external pest control done, especially if you have pets

These are just a few of the things that will need to be done in order to get your bond back. If it does sound like too much to handle, then contact us and we’ll take care of the rest. Don’t forget, we also do carpet cleaning and pest control to provide you with that one-stop service!

Tips for Preparing Your Carpets to Be Cleaned

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This time of the year is the most stressful time to have to move house, particularly if time is extremely short and you aren’t able to move everything out before you have to get the carpets cleaned. Here is a few tips to help us get in and do the job without causing you extra stress!

– Vacuum. This is a big timesaver.

– Move furniture around to allow as much access as possible. While some furniture can’t be moved, anything small and light like tables, lamps, chairs that are able to be moved makes cleaning much easier

– Remove breakable items, nick-racks from tables, shelves etc. Accidents can happen.

– Confine indoor pets from the areas to be cleaned. This will stop them from being scared by the noise of the cleaner as well as stopping them from walking on damp carpet.

– Tie up floor length curtains and blinds . This will prevent them getting wet or damaged from the carpet cleaner

– Make space for the cleaner to enter with the necessary equipment. If there is a space for the cleaner’s vehicle to be parked as close as possible, this will help greatly.