You’ve signed the new lease, the movers are booked, and you’re counting down the days until freedom. Then reality hits: the landlord’s final inspection is coming — and in Singapore, that inspection is legendary for its strictness.
One overlooked grease spot, one dusty air-con vent, one forgotten cabinet interior not wiped — and suddenly SGD 300–800 vanishes from your deposit. It happens every single day.
Real-Life Deposit Nightmares (So Yours Doesn’t Become One)
Story 1 – The “Quick Clean” That Cost SGD 1,050 Wei Ming, an expat in a 2-bedroom condo in River Valley, thought two days of DIY scrubbing would be enough. He vacuumed, mopped, and wiped surfaces. The agent walked in, opened the oven (black grease), checked the bathroom grout (mould), and lifted a wardrobe shelf (thick dust). Deduction: SGD 1,050. “I cried when I saw the itemised list,” he says.
Story 2 – The “Budget Cleaner” Disaster Priya hired a cheap cleaner recommended on Carousell for SGD 180. The team finished in 2 hours. The landlord found sticky kitchen cabinets, limescale on every tap, and dust raining from ceiling fans. Final deduction: SGD 720 + a warning letter.
Story 3 – The Happy Ending Sarah read the horror stories, panicked, and booked MCAAS Solutions. The team spent 6 hours, followed a 60-point landlord checklist, and left the unit gleaming. Landlord comment: “One of the cleanest handovers I’ve seen.” Deposit returned in full — SGD 3,200.
These are not rare cases. In 2024–2025, Singapore tenants lost an estimated SGD 28 million in deposits due to cleaning issues (unofficial figure from property agent forums).
Ready to be the tenant who gets every dollar back? Call or WhatsApp +65 8834 2867 now for a free quote.
What Singapore Landlords & Agents Actually Inspect (And Deduct For)
They don’t just glance around. They open, lift, and test:
- Inside oven, microwave, and exhaust hood (grease = SGD 150–300)
- Inside fridge and freezer (odours/stains = SGD 100–200)
- Bathroom grout, shower glass, toilet bowl (mould/limescale = SGD 200–400)
- Inside every kitchen cabinet & wardrobe (dust/residue = SGD 100–250)
- Air-con filters & vents (dust = SGD 100–200)
- Window tracks & grilles (dirt/insects = SGD 100–200)
- Light switches, door frames, skirting (fingerprints = SGD 50–150)
- Balcony floor & drains (leaves/dirt = SGD 80–150)
Average deduction when tenants DIY or use cheap cleaners: SGD 400–1,200
Your Foolproof Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Week 1–2 before handover
- Remove all belongings
- Take “before” photos of every room, inside cabinets, oven, fridge
3–5 days before handover
- Book professional move-out cleaning (AFTER everything is out)
Day of cleaning
- Be present or send a trusted friend
- Point out any stubborn stains or areas of concern
Day before inspection
- Do a final light dust (dust can still settle)
- Open windows for fresh air
Inspection day
- Take “after” photos as proof
- Walk through with landlord/agent
- Get sign-off in writing
Want this checklist in printable PDF form? Call +65 8834 2867 — we’ll send it instantly.
The Areas 95 % of Tenants Forget (And Pay For)
- Inside the washing machine detergent drawer
- Behind the fridge and stove
- Top of kitchen cabinets
- Inside light shades
- Under the sink (leaks + grime)
- Air-con drainage tray
- Inside built-in ovens (most missed item in 2025)
Real Tenants Who Got 100 % Deposit Back
Namrata Juneja (Condo, District 10) “Their cleaning staff Amanpreet Kaur and Nan did an excellent job, were very thorough and made the place spotless. We got our full SGD 3,600 deposit back — 10/10!”
yoke wang tok (HDB, Toa Payoh) “Munisha and team did an excellent job doing my move-out cleaning. They are efficient and thorough! Landlord signed off immediately — zero deductions.”
Ley Ting Chu (Condo, Orchard) “Amanpreet Kaur was excellent. Very thorough cleaning and hard work on bathroom tiles. Agent said it was the cleanest unit she’d seen all year. Full deposit returned.”
MCAAS Solutions: The Move-Out Cleaning Specialists
Why hundreds of tenants trust MCAAS:
- Fixed, transparent pricing — know the exact cost upfront
- 60-point landlord-approved checklist
- Same-week & weekend availability
- Free minor touch-ups if agent requests them
- Eco-friendly products — safe for immediate move-in by next tenant
- 100 % deposit-back guarantee
From 1-bedroom HDBs to 5-bedroom landed homes, they’ve never had a deposit dispute.
Don’t Gamble SGD 2,000–4,000 on a “Quick Clean”
One call protects your money and your peace of mind.
Call or WhatsApp +65 8834 2867 today or visit https://mcaassolutions.com/product-category/end-of-tenancy-cleaning/
Walk away from your tenancy with a smile — and every dollar in your pocket.