- Clean all the leaves ending requires unlocking the secret room beneath the greenhouse.
- 18 achievements must be tracked carefully across multiple playthroughs.
- No-inlet run and 40-minute speedrun require separate, dedicated attempts.
- $700 earnings achievement demands strict spending limits early in the run.
- Leaf inlets are the key to fast cleanup but lock out the no-inlet achievement.
Clean All the Leaves Ending Overview
Reaching the true ending in this leaf-raking simulator involves clearing every designated area of the yard, unlocking all tools and abilities, and ultimately infiltrating a secret underground room. The game features 18 achievements, several of which require conflicting playstyles, meaning you will need at least two to three dedicated playthroughs to complete everything.
Video Highlights:
- Full 100% achievement walkthrough across multiple runs
- Strategy for the strict $700 earnings achievement
- No-inlet challenge run breakdown
- 40-minute speedrun execution and routing
- Secret room infiltration and ending reveal
The core gameplay loop revolves around picking up leaves, converting them into "check leaves" (the in-game currency), and purchasing upgrades. Areas like the porch, driveway, front yard, pool, and greenhouse each grant specific rewards when fully cleared, ranging from movement speed boosts to critical leaf value multipliers.
Focus on clearing areas that grant leaf value increases first (Cellar, Pool, Front Yard). Higher leaf value means more money per bag, which accelerates all subsequent upgrades dramatically.
| Area | Clearance Reward | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Porch | Bag tying ability | High |
| Driveway | Movement speed | Medium |
| Court | Sprint ability | High |
| Entrance | Leaf value increase | High |
| Cellar | Leaf value increase | High |
| Pool | Leaf value increase | High |
| Greenhouse | Secret room access | Critical |
Core Tools and Upgrades
Progression depends on acquiring and upgrading three primary tools, each suited for different cleanup phases. Managing your budget and knowing when to purchase each tool is essential for an efficient run.
Rake
- Cost: $7.49
- Gathers leaves into piles
- Upgradeable handle length and sweep radius
- Essential for no-inlet runs
Leaf Inlets
- Cost: ~$3.00 each
- Sucks up nearby leaves automatically
- Converts leaves to check leaves
- Banned for no-inlet achievement
Leaf Blower
- Cost: High tier
- Blasts leaves into corners or inlets
- Risk of soft-locking leaves under shed
- Less effective than maxed rake
Be careful when using the leaf blower near the shed. Leaves can be blown underneath the structure, making them unreachable and potentially soft-locking your save file if that area must be 100% cleared.
Upgrade Path Strategy
The most efficient upgrade sequence depends on your current run's goal. For general progression, prioritize hand capacity and bag size before investing heavily in tools.
| Upgrade Type | Effect | Recommended Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Capacity | Pick up more leaves per click | Purchase immediately |
| Bag Size | Hold more leaves before tying | After first hand upgrade |
| Leaf Value | Increase price per leaf | Max before mass selling |
| Rake Radius | Wider sweep area | After acquiring rake |
| Movement Speed | Faster traversal | After sprint unlock |
Step-by-Step Ending Walkthrough
To reach the secret ending on your first playthrough, follow this structured progression. This path focuses on unlocking all areas and abilities while building toward the secret room.
Clean the Porch
Start by manually picking up leaves one by one. Clearing the porch 100% unlocks the bag tying ability, which is essential for efficient leaf disposal. Sell leaves individually until you can afford a medium bag.
Unlock Hand Upgrades and Garage
Purchase hand capacity upgrades to grab up to 10 leaves at once. Save money for the rake ($7.49). Use the shed roof key to explore new areas and find the button that opens the garage door.
Clear Value-Boost Areas
Prioritize clearing the Cellar, Pool, and Front Yard to maximize your leaf value multiplier. Once leaf value is maxed, every bag of 500 leaves sells for significantly more, enabling rapid tool purchases.
Acquire All Abilities
Clear specific zones to unlock sprint (from the court) and crouch (from the swings area). Crouch is required to navigate the greenhouse benches and access tight spaces needed for the secret room.
Infiltrate the Secret Room
After 100% clearing the greenhouse, descend into the underground passage. Navigate through the smoke-filled corridor to trigger the ending sequence and unlock the "Unlock secret room" achievement.
The secret room contains a mysterious cutscene with shadowy figures, a leaderboard ranking, and references to other simulator games. This is the canonical ending of the game.
All 18 Achievements Breakdown
The game features 18 achievements ranging from simple progression milestones to highly challenging self-imposed limitations. Below is the complete list with difficulty ratings and recommended run placement.
| Achievement | Description | Difficulty | Recommended Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock the garage | Progress through front yard | Easy | Run 1 |
| Unlock the shed | Find shed roof key | Easy | Run 1 |
| Acquire bag tying | Clean entire porch | Easy | Run 1 |
| Sprint ability | Clean the court | Easy | Run 1 |
| Crouch ability | Clean the swings area | Easy | Run 1 |
| 5,000 leaves collected | Cumulative tracking | Easy | Run 1 |
| Unlock grill | Clear designated area | Easy | Run 1 |
| Unlock greenhouse | Clear pool area | Medium | Run 1 |
| Unlock secret room | Reach the ending | Medium | Run 1 |
| Clean up all leaves | 100% every area | Medium | Run 2 |
| Jump into 1,000-leaf pile | Pile then jump | Easy | Run 1 |
| Buy all tools | Purchase rake, blower, inlets | Medium | Run 2 |
| Hit basket with 3 items | Basketball, beach ball, leaf bag | Medium | Run 1 |
| 15-meter bag dump | Long-distance throw | Medium | Run 1 |
| Collect all 8 photos | Hidden collectibles | Medium | Run 1 |
| Complete all objectives | Full journal completion | Hard | Run 2 |
| No inlet repair run | Beat game without inlets | Hard | Run 1 |
| Earn $700 in check leaves | Strict budget management | Hard | Run 2 |
| Under 40 minutes | Speedrun completion | Hard | Run 3 |
The no-inlet achievement directly conflicts with the buy all tools achievement (which requires purchasing inlets). You must complete these on separate playthroughs. Plan your runs accordingly.
Hidden Photo Locations
Eight mysterious photos are scattered across the property. Finding all of them unlocks the "Collect all the photos" achievement.
| Photo # | Location |
|---|---|
| 1 | Behind the basketball goal |
| 2 | Inside the garage |
| 3 | Near the well |
| 4 | Inside the cellar |
| 5 | Pool area corner |
| 6 | Greenhouse interior |
| 7 | Shed vicinity |
| 8 | Secret room passage |
Advanced Challenge Runs
Three achievements require specialized strategies and dedicated playthroughs. Attempt these only after you understand the game's mechanics and area layout thoroughly.
No-Inlet Run Strategy
Completing the game without ever repairing or using leaf inlets forces you to rely entirely on manual pickup and the rake. This is recommended for your first playthrough since you will not have access to inlets until you learn the mechanics.
Max out your rake upgrades immediately. Rake leaves into large piles, then manually pick them up. Focus on hand capacity upgrades to grab up to 10 leaves per click. Skip the grill area entirely since you only need keys from required zones.
$700 Earnings Run
This is the most restrictive achievement. You must earn $700 in check leaves across a single run, which requires selling nearly every leaf on the property at maximum value.
Minimal Early Spending
Spend no more than $15-30 before reaching maximum leaf value. Only purchase the essential bag upgrade and one or two hand capacity upgrades. Every dollar spent early reduces your final total.
Max Leaf Value First
Clear the Cellar, Pool, and Front Yard to unlock all leaf value multipliers before selling any significant quantity of leaves. At max value, each leaf sells for approximately 1.5 to 1.7 cents.
Sell Everything
Once leaf value is maxed, collect and sell every remaining leaf on the property. The total leaf count across all areas yields approximately $714 at maximum value, leaving very thin margins for error.
With roughly 40,000+ leaves remaining at max value (~1.7 cents each), you will earn approximately $680-714. If you spend more than $30 before maxing leaf value, you will fall short of the $700 threshold and must restart.
40-Minute Speedrun
The speedrun achievement requires completing all primary objectives in under 40 minutes. The current world record is approximately 22 minutes, with a top-62 leaderboard time of around 38 minutes.
| Speedrun Phase | Estimated Time | Key Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Porch cleanup | 5-7 min | Manual pickup, buy bag |
| Garage and shed | 5-8 min | Get rake, unlock tools |
| Pool and cellar | 8-10 min | Max leaf value, buy inlets |
| Greenhouse rush | 5-8 min | Crouch access, clear fast |
| Secret room | 3-5 min | Navigate underground |
Speedrun Preparation Checklist
Before attempting the 40-minute speedrun, ensure you have memorized the route and understand exactly which areas can be skipped. You do not need to 100% every area, but you must acquire all key abilities.
Speedrun Readiness Checklist:
- Memorize garage and shed button locations
- Know all 8 photo positions for quick collection
- Practice the 15-meter bag throw technique
- Learn which areas can be skipped (grill optional)
- Master inlet placement for maximum leaf suction
- Route the greenhouse crouch sections efficiently
Repair the free leaf inlet immediately at the start. Use inlets aggressively to auto-collect leaves while you focus on unlocking areas. Skip non-essential zones like the grill. Prioritize getting crouch ability before the greenhouse to navigate benches quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many playthroughs are needed for 100% completion?
At minimum, two to three playthroughs are required. The no-inlet achievement conflicts with buying all tools, and the $700 achievement requires such strict spending limits that it is very difficult to combine with the speedrun. A recommended approach is: Run 1 for no-inlet and story, Run 2 for $700 and all-objectives, and Run 3 for the 40-minute speedrun.
Q: What is the secret room in Clean All the Leaves?
The secret room is an underground area accessible through the greenhouse after clearing it to 100%. It contains a mysterious cutscene with shadowy figures, a global leaderboard showing your completion rank, and references to other simulator games. Reaching this room triggers the game's ending.
Q: Can I get the $700 achievement while buying upgrades?
Yes, the achievement tracks lifetime earnings, not your current bank balance. However, you must sell nearly every leaf on the property at maximum leaf value. This means you need to delay most purchases until after unlocking all leaf value multipliers from the Cellar, Pool, and Front Yard areas.
Q: Is the leaf blower worth purchasing?
The leaf blower is required for the 'buy all tools' achievement, but functionally it is less effective than a fully upgraded rake. It can also cause soft-lock issues by blowing leaves under the shed. For pure efficiency, invest in rake upgrades and leaf inlets instead.