End of Lease Cleaning Melbourne
End of Lease Cleaning in Melbourne
Moving out of a rental property? Our end of lease cleaning helps you prepare for the final inspection and handover, with detailed cleaning throughout the home, from kitchens and bathrooms to bedrooms and living areas.
Handover checklist
- Kitchen
- Bathrooms
- Bedrooms
- Living & Dining Areas
- Hallways & Entry Areas
- Rental-focused cleaning
- Detailed room-by-room approach
- One-off bookings
- Flexible scheduling
- Melbourne-wide service
A Detailed Clean for Your Final Rental Inspection
Moving out involves a lot at once: packing, organising removalists, setting up utilities at the new place and returning keys on time. The cleaning is often left until last, and it's usually a bigger job than people expect once the furniture has gone and every corner is on show.
An end of lease clean is different from a routine clean. A regular clean keeps a lived-in home tidy. A move-out clean prepares an empty property to be handed back, so the focus shifts to the areas that are visible and commonly looked at during a final inspection: kitchen surfaces and the cooktop, bathrooms and wet areas, floors, skirting boards, doors, handles and the marks that build up over a tenancy.
We work through the property room by room, so nothing is left to memory on a busy moving day. Before booking, you can talk to us about specific requirements, such as a list from your agent, areas that need extra attention, or extras like oven and window cleaning.
Every property is different, so the quote reflects the property's size, its current condition and the scope you choose. A lightly lived-in apartment and a family home with years of build-up in the kitchen are very different jobs. Being upfront about the property's condition helps us give you an accurate quote and plan enough time to do the job properly.
Room by room
Our End of Lease Cleaning Checklist
Every end of lease clean follows a room-by-room checklist, so the areas most likely to be looked at during an inspection get proper attention.
Kitchen
9 items- Benchtops
- Splashbacks
- Sink
- Cooktop
- Rangehood exterior
- Cabinet fronts
- Appliance exteriors
- Floors
- Visible marks and built-up grime where applicable
Oven, rangehood and fridge interiors can be added as extras. See what's included below.
Bathrooms
8 items- Shower
- Bath
- Toilet
- Vanity
- Mirrors
- Fixtures
- Tiles
- Floors
Bedrooms
5 items- Dusting
- Built-in wardrobe surfaces
- Skirting boards
- Doors and handles
- Floors
Living & Dining Areas
6 items- Dusting
- Surfaces
- Skirting boards
- Doors and handles
- Vacuuming
- Mopping
Hallways & Entry Areas
4 items- Dusting
- Floors
- Skirting boards
- Doors and handles
What's Included in an End of Lease Clean?
The exact scope depends on your property and the quote you accept. Standard cleaning covers the whole property, and extras can be added when you need them.
Standard Cleaning
IncludedCovered in every end of lease clean.
- Dusting
- Vacuuming
- Mopping
- Kitchen cleaning
- Bathroom cleaning
- Surface cleaning
- Skirting boards
- Doors and handles
- General room cleaning
Additional Cleaning
Optional extrasAdded on request and quoted separately.
- Oven cleaning
- Rangehood cleaning
- Fridge cleaning
- Interior windows
- Extra detail work
- Balcony cleaning
- Garage cleaning
Extras aren't automatically included. Let us know which ones you need when you request your quote, and they'll be priced and confirmed before the booking.
Inspection guide
Preparing Your Melbourne Rental for the Final Inspection
These are the areas that tend to stand out in an empty property. Keep them in mind whether you're booking a clean or tidying up a few things yourself.
Cleaning removes dirt, dust and grime. It doesn't repair damaged walls, broken fixtures, permanent stains, worn flooring or other property damage. Those are maintenance or repair matters, which is worth knowing before your inspection.
- 01
Visible surfaces
Benchtops, sills, shelves and ledges collect dust quickly once furniture is moved. They're usually the first thing people notice when walking through.
- 02
Kitchen grease
Cooktops, splashbacks, rangehood exteriors and cabinet fronts near the stove often carry a film of grease that takes proper degreasing rather than a quick wipe.
- 03
Bathroom build-up
Soap scum on shower screens, residue on taps and marks around the toilet and vanity are common focus points in a bathroom.
- 04
Floors
Once the rooms are empty, floors are fully exposed. Corners, edges and the areas under where furniture stood need vacuuming and mopping.
- 05
Skirting boards
Dust settles along skirting boards throughout a tenancy and becomes very obvious in an empty room.
- 06
Doors and handles
Fingerprints and scuffs around handles, light switches and door edges are easy to overlook but quick to spot.
- 07
Accessible windows
Interior glass, tracks and sills that can be safely reached can be added to the scope. Windows that are hard to access may need to be discussed first.
- 08
Appliances in scope
If oven, rangehood or fridge cleaning is part of your booking, these are cleaned as agreed. Let us know early so they're included in the quote.
The difference
From Move-Out Mess to Inspection Ready
Moving out
- Dust along skirting and sills
- Grease on the cooktop and splashback
- Soap scum in the shower
- Marks around handles and switches
Inspection ready
- Surfaces wiped and dusted
- Kitchen degreased and wiped down
- Bathrooms cleaned and shined
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Who Can Book End of Lease Cleaning?
Anyone responsible for getting a vacated rental property clean can request a quote.
Tenants Moving Out
For renters preparing their property for handover, so you can focus on the move itself.
Property Owners
For owners preparing a property between tenants or before it's advertised again.
Property Managers
For coordinating cleaning between tenancies when a vacated property needs attention.
Landlords
For getting a rental property clean and presentable for the next occupant.
Step by step
How End of Lease Cleaning Works
From your first message to handing back the keys, here's how the process runs.
- 01
Tell Us About the Property
Send through the key details so we understand the size and scope of the clean.
- Suburb
- Property type
- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Preferred date
- Requested extras
- 02
Receive Your Quote
We review the requirements and provide a clear quote based on what you've told us.
- 03
Book Your Clean
Choose a suitable date and confirm the scope, including any extras you'd like added.
- 04
Final Clean
The agreed areas are cleaned according to the booking, room by room.
- 05
Property Handover
The property is left clean and ready for the next step, whether that's your final inspection or the next tenant.
End of Lease Cleaning for Melbourne Properties
Melbourne's rental market ranges from CBD apartments to suburban family homes, and each layout brings its own cleaning considerations. Tell us about your property and we'll plan the clean around it.
Apartments
Compact layouts with a lot of detail in kitchens and bathrooms. Building access and parking are worth sorting out before the day.
Units
Often a mix of older fittings and hard-wearing floors, where built-up grime in wet areas needs extra care.
Townhouses
Multiple levels mean stairs, extra bathrooms and sometimes a garage or courtyard to consider in the scope.
Family homes
Larger properties with more bedrooms, living spaces and outdoor areas, usually planned as a longer clean.
Rental properties
Any vacated rental being handed back to an agent or owner, or prepared for the next tenant.
How Much Does End of Lease Cleaning Cost in Melbourne?
There's no one-size-fits-all price for a move-out clean. Rather than quoting a flat rate that may not fit your property, we price each clean on its details. These are the main things that affect the cost:
- Property size
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of bathrooms
- Property condition
- Cleaning scope
- Oven and fridge cleaning
- Windows
- Balconies
- Garages
- Other requested extras
- Access to the property
Get a price for your property
Share your suburb, property type, bedrooms, bathrooms and any extras, and we'll send a free, no-obligation quote.
Get a Free QuoteHow to Prepare for Your End of Lease Clean
A little preparation means the cleaning time goes on cleaning. Before the day:
- Remove all personal belongings from the property
- Empty cupboards, drawers and wardrobes where required
- Remove rubbish and anything being left behind
- Defrost and empty the fridge or freezer if appliance cleaning is requested
- Make sure our cleaners can access the property (keys, codes or lockbox details)
- Provide parking and building access information
- Tell us about any areas needing special attention
End of Lease Cleaning Across Melbourne
We provide end of lease cleaning for tenants, owners and property managers across Greater Melbourne. That includes apartments in the Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs such as Richmond and South Yarra, homes and units in the north around Brunswick and Preston, and properties in the west from Footscray out to Werribee and Point Cook. If your rental is somewhere else in the metro area, send us the suburb with your quote request and we'll confirm whether we can fit in with your moving date. Travel distance and access can affect scheduling, so it helps to get in touch as early as you can.
Need More Than an End of Lease Clean?
Settling into a new place? Our house cleaning service can keep your new home fresh with regular or one-off cleans. We also provide commercial cleaning, deep cleaning, office cleaning and Airbnb cleaning. Just mention what you need when you get in touch.
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End of Lease Cleaning Melbourne FAQs
Common questions from tenants, owners and property managers about move-out cleaning.
What is included in an end of lease clean?
A standard end of lease clean covers the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living and dining areas, hallways and entry, including dusting, surfaces, skirting boards, doors and handles, vacuuming and mopping. Extras such as oven, rangehood or fridge cleaning, interior windows, balconies and garages can be added. The exact scope is confirmed in your quote.
Does end of lease cleaning guarantee my bond refund?
No cleaning company can guarantee a bond outcome. A thorough clean helps prepare the property for inspection, but bond decisions depend on the property's overall condition, your rental agreement, the final inspection and other factors outside of cleaning, such as damage or repairs.
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the property. Size, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the property's condition, access and any extras such as oven or window cleaning all affect the price. Send us your property details for a free quote.
Do you clean ovens during an end of lease clean?
Oven cleaning is available as an extra. Whether it's included depends on the scope you choose, so mention it when requesting your quote and it will be listed in the booking.
Do I need to be present during the cleaning?
No, as long as our cleaners can access the property. You can arrange keys, a lockbox or building access in advance. Some people prefer to be there at the start or end to walk through any specific requests.
Can you clean apartments?
Yes. We clean apartments and units as well as townhouses and houses. For apartment buildings, please let us know about parking, lifts and any building access requirements.
Do you clean windows?
Interior windows can be added to your clean. What can be cleaned depends on how accessible the windows are and the scope agreed in your quote. Hard-to-reach or high exterior windows may not be suitable.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can once you know your moving date. Availability varies, and end of month is often busy with moves, so booking ahead gives you the best chance of getting the date and time you want.
Can I request additional cleaning?
Yes. Tell us what else you'd like cleaned, such as extra detail work, a balcony or a garage, and we'll include it in your quote where it's within scope.
Moving Out? Let's Get Your Property Inspection Ready.
Send us your property details and preferred cleaning date, and we'll come back with a free, no-obligation quote for your end of lease clean.
Include in your request:
- Suburb
- Property type
- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Preferred date
- Any extras