End of lease cleaning in Brunswick, around your building's access reality
Brunswick's rental mix runs from free-standing terraces to apartments above retail. We work around the access setup your property actually has.

Thorough where it matters. Clear from the beginning.
A detailed clean
Brunswick rentals cover a wide range of property types, with a common scenario being upstairs-from-retail apartments along Sydney Road and Lygon Street. Access can run through a separate side entrance, narrow stairs, or coordination with a downstairs business, all of which affect the scheduling of a move-out clean.
The right scope
Above-shop 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, free-standing single-fronted terraces, warehouse-conversion residential, and some newer mid-rise developments. Property finishes and access conditions vary considerably across the suburb.
A clearer handover
Shared entrances, stair access, loading limits, and permitted cleaning hours should be provided with the enquiry. ELM confirms the access plan and available booking before accepting the job.
More than a surface clean
Once the furniture is gone, every edge, fixture, shelf, and floor is easier to see. ELM's Vacate Clean brings those details into one thorough service. These are common inclusions; your quotation confirms the final scope for your Brunswick property.
Kitchen
- Cobwebs removed, skirting boards dusted, and windowsills wiped
- Benchtops, sink, taps, and splashback scrubbed and polished
- Cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out
- Stovetop and rangehood exterior cleaned, with filters washed if required
- Oven interior scrubbed, racks and trays washed, and exterior polished
- Dishwasher exterior, switches, and door handles cleaned
Bathrooms and laundry
- Cobwebs removed, skirting boards and exhaust fans dusted
- Toilets cleaned and disinfected inside and out
- Showers, baths, vanities, basins, and taps scrubbed and polished
- Cupboards, drawers, and shelves wiped inside and out
- Mirrors, switches, door handles, and accessories cleaned
- Laundry trough, taps, benches, folding surfaces, and cupboards cleaned
Bedrooms and living areas
- Mirrors and interior glass surfaces polished
- Blinds, shutters, ceiling fans, and vents dusted
- Accessible high dusting completed with a step ladder
- Window tracks, windowsills, and ledges wiped
- Skirting boards dusted and cobwebs removed
- Wardrobes, cupboards, shelving, switches, and door handles cleaned
Entrance and floors
- Cobwebs removed from the entrance and front door dusted
- Leaves and loose dirt swept from the front-door entrance
- All rooms and floor areas vacuumed
- Upholstered furniture vacuumed where present
- Hard floors mopped, including tiles, floorboards, and vinyl
- Any separately quoted work confirmed before the booking
Support that continues after cleaning day
Your clean is coordinated by ELM head office, not left between you and an individual cleaner. If an included item needs attention, send us photos and we will review it against the agreed scope and arrange the appropriate next step under ELM's re-clean policy.
One team from quote to handover
Tell us about the move
Share the rooms, condition, move-out date, access, and any property-manager priorities for your Brunswick property.
Receive a clear quote
We set out the Vacate Clean inclusions, any additional work, expected timing, and total before you book.
Your team gets to work
Directly employed, police-checked cleaners work through the confirmed inclusions with the property and its finishes in mind.
Head office stays with you
If an included item needs attention after the clean, our office reviews it against the confirmed scope and coordinates the appropriate next step.
A quote that reflects the clean you actually need
A bedroom count cannot show the condition of the oven, the number of wet areas, or the details your property manager has raised. We use the real property and requested work to confirm the scope and total before you book.
What needs cleaning
The size, layout, number of wet areas, surface types, and current condition shape the work required.
What you want included
Your quote sets out what is included, along with any inspection priorities shared before booking.
What the team needs on the day
Keys, lifts, parking, access instructions, and separately requested services are considered before the quote is confirmed.
Build the right service for the property
What clients say about us
“Had a vacate clean on my townhouse that I'd rented for 3 years. Excellent service, the team was very friendly. The office staff are very helpful and replied to my emails promptly.”
SusanneVacate clean, townhouse“Professional and friendly. I've had Elm for 4 years. My house is dust and mould free. Very happy.”
StuFortnightly residential, 4 years“I have been using Elm cleaning over the last 6+ months and have found them to be responsive and timely in their comms, very easy to deal with and accommodating of my requests.”
HeidiRegular residential, 6+ months
End of lease cleaning in Brunswick
Do you handle above-shop apartments with separate access?−
Yes. Many Brunswick apartments sit above retail with a side-door or shared-stairwell entrance. Tell us about the access setup at booking and we will plan equipment and timing around it.
Can you schedule around the business below?+
Share the building's permitted access and cleaning hours with your preferred day and time. ELM confirms what the current schedule can accommodate before the booking is accepted.
What about parking on the main strips?+
Provide available parking, permit, loading, or access information with the enquiry. ELM needs those details before accepting the booking.
How long does a Brunswick apartment clean take?+
The duration depends on the apartment's size, condition, access, and agreed inclusions. Shared or narrow access should be disclosed so ELM can confirm the expected timing in the quote.
Can you work with my agent's checklist?+
Yes. Send it when requesting a quote. It can help shape the property-specific scope and confirmed inclusions.
What is your re-clean guarantee?+
If a cleaning item listed in your inclusions document is missed, contact head office and provide photos. We compare the concern with the confirmed scope and arrange the appropriate rectification under the re-clean policy.