Kitchens are usually the most scrutinised room, oven interior, range hood filter, inside cupboards and behind appliances if they're moveable. Bathrooms follow closely, grout, tapware, exhaust fans and shower screens are common areas that get missed in a rushed clean but are exactly what inspectors check first.
Living areas and bedrooms need attention to skirting boards, window tracks, light fittings and any marks on walls, alongside a full carpet steam clean where carpet is present. Outdoor areas, garages and any storage spaces are often overlooked but are typically included in the lease agreement's cleaning expectations.
Working through room by room against a written checklist, rather than relying on memory, is the most reliable way to avoid a follow-up visit request from the property manager after the final inspection.
