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End-of-year move-out cleaning in Stellenbosch: a checklist for students and landlords
A move-out cleaning checklist for Stellenbosch student flats and digs at the end of the academic year, and what landlords and agents check at inspection — windows included.
Quick answer
Book move-out cleans for Stellenbosch student accommodation early, because the end of the academic year brings a rush of leases ending at once. A move-out clean should cover the kitchen (inside cupboards, oven and fridge), bathrooms, floors, walls and switches, and inside windows and sills. Most deposit disputes start in the kitchen and bathroom.
Timing
Lease end dates in student areas like Die Boord, Mostertsdrift, Uniepark and central Stellenbosch tend to cluster around the end of the academic year. Book as soon as you know your move-out date, and leave time between moving out and the inspection.
Move-out checklist
- Kitchen: inside and outside cupboards, oven and hob, fridge (defrosted and dry), sink, splashback.
- Bathroom: shower glass and tiles descaled, toilet, basin, mirror, extractor fan cover.
- Rooms: inside built-in cupboards, skirtings, light switches, plug points, marks on walls (check what your lease allows).
- Windows: inside glass, frames and sills, plus sliding-door tracks.
- Floors: vacuumed and mopped, including under where furniture stood.
- Outside: balcony or patio swept, bins emptied.
For landlords and agents
Between tenants is the best time for a full deep clean and an inside-and-outside window clean. Clean glass photographs well and makes a unit easier to re-let for the new year.
Booking
Send the address, number of rooms and your move-out and inspection dates on WhatsApp. Stellenbosch is part of our regular round. See cleaning in Stellenbosch.
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WhatsApp usQuestions
Do you do move-out cleans in Stellenbosch?
Yes. Tell us it's a move-out when you ask for a quote and we'll match the scope to what your agent checks.
Can several flats in one building be booked together?
Yes. Landlords often book several units together at the end of the year. Send us the list.