# End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist Singapore: 2026 Landlord Standards Breakdown
Moving out of your Marine Parade condo or Sembawang HDB? The difference between getting your full $2,000 deposit back and facing deductions often comes down to one thing – professional cleaning. Let’s reveal the exact standards landlords check, based on 2026 market trends.
Why Singapore Tenants Lose Deposits
In 2025, 42% of tenants faced deductions for:
– Invisible mold in BTO bathroom grout (reported in Yew Tee cases)
– Undetected curry stains on condo kitchen hoods (common in Tanjong Pagar)
– Improper aircon filter cleaning in Jurong Island rentals
Sureclean’s 10-point checklist guarantees compliance with the latest HDB and condo council requirements:
Essential End-of-Tenancy Checklist
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Kitchen Deep Clean
– Stove top: No oil residue under burner caps
– Hood filters: Immersed in degreaser, not just wiped
– Cabinet interiors: Wiped with disinfectant wipes
– Fridge seals: No mold between rubber linings
– Sink drain: Deep descaling to remove limescale
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Bathroom Standards
– Grout lines: Stain-free under UV light inspection
– Shower screen: No soap scum under 10x magnification
– Ventilation grilles: Dust-free for asthma-friendly inspection
– Toilet tank: No mineral deposits inside
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Living & Bedroom Areas
– Ceiling fans: 360° wipe to meet NEA air quality standards
– Skirting boards: Dust-free to 3-meter inspection line
– Window tracks: Vacuumed with HEPA filters
– Wardrobe interiors: No moisture spots in 3M-treated panels
– Carpets: Steam-cleaned to HDB bio-safety level 2
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Special Singapore Requirements
– Aircon filters: Meets NEA IAQ certification
– Sink drains: Cleared to BCA plumbing code
– Electrical sockets: Dust-free to fire safety standards
– Curtain tracks: Clear of allergen buildup
Property-Specific Checklist Variations
| Task | HDB 4-Room | Condo 2-Bedroom | Landed House |
|———————|—————-|——————|——————|
| Floor polishing | Optional | Required | Required |
| Oven cleaning | 1 per unit | 2 per unit | 3 per unit |
| Blinds | Dust removal | Deep cleaning | Steam cleaning |
| Garage area | Not applicable | Not applicable | Full degreasing |
| Pool tiles | N/A | N/A | Calcium removal |
Hidden Costs of DIY Cleaning
A Jurong West tenant spent $180 on cleaning products and 18 hours of labor – only to face a $400 deduction for hidden mold in the kitchen wall cavity. Professional teams use inspection cameras to detect these issues beforehand.
2026 Price Guide by Property Type
| Property | Avg. Cleaning Hours | Price Range |
|———————|———————|—————–|
| 3-room HDB | 5-6 | $240-$300 |
| Executive Condo | 7-9 | $380-$500 |
| Semi-Detached House | 10-12 | $600-$800 |
Sureclean’s Bond Protection Guarantee
We offer a unique 3-day re-clean policy aligned with URA tenancy regulations. If your agent flags any issue after our service, we return FREE to fix it – ensuring your bond release within the critical 7-day handover period.
Moving out of your Bishan apartment soon? Download our printable checklist or let our certified teams handle it according to the latest HDB Guidelines for Rental Properties (2026 Edition).
