End of lease cleaning in Melbourne CBD
Almost every home in Melbourne's CBD is an apartment, so getting into the building is part of planning the clean. We work around your building's rules, lift and loading arrangements, and confirm the scope before you book.
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Cleaning Melbourne homes and workplaces.
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Every cleaner is directly employed and police-checked.
1 business day
To hear back if anything we cleaned needs attention.
What end of lease cleaning in Melbourne CBD involves
A detailed clean
City apartments can be compact, but the details still add up: the oven and rangehood, bathroom grout and glass, built-in robes and the tracks of every window. We work through them as part of the Vacate Clean so the apartment is ready for handover.
The right scope
Within the Hoddle Grid, street parking can be limited and buildings can have set times for lifts and loading docks. Share your building's lift booking process, loading dock access and any parking we can use, so the visit is planned around them.
A clearer handover
Property managers and building managers can each have requirements at move-out. Send the property manager's checklist with any building rules you've been given, and we'll confirm how both fit the Vacate Clean.
What the Vacate Clean covers
Moving out is busy enough. We clean the whole place so it's ready for the final inspection.
- The oven, rangehood and window tracks, every time.
- Cupboards and wardrobes cleaned inside once you've moved out.
- Skirting boards, light switches and floors throughout.
See the full inclusions for our end of lease cleaning across Melbourne.
- KitchenOven, rangehood and cupboards inside
- Bathrooms and laundryShowers, toilets, vanities and the trough
- Bedrooms and living areasWardrobes, skirting boards and window tracks
Only pay for what your lease needs
A few things are quoted separately, so you're not paying for work your property doesn't need.
- Carpets only need a professional clean in some cases. We can add it if yours do.
- Window glass and walls can be added when you get your quote.
- A fixed quote, so you know the full price before you book.
- Carpet steam cleaningAdded if your lease or carpets need it
- Window glassTracks and sills are already included
- WallsMarks and scuffs, assessed with your quote
After the clean, we're still here
You don't need to be there on the day, and you're not on your own once we've left.
- Leave the keys with your agent or in a key safe.
- We agree access and lock-up with you before the day.
- If anything we cleaned comes up, we reply within one business day.
- Keys handled your wayWith your agent or in a key safe
- Locked up as agreedAccess confirmed before the day
- One business dayTo reply if anything needs attention
Re-clean support applies to included items, where eligible.
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“I've been with Elm Cleaning Bayside for over seven years now. The team have always been amazing. It's the little things they do that make the big difference.”
EmilyNDIS participant, 7 years“Elm Cleaning has been a lifesaver! They're reliable, trustworthy, and the quality of their work is second to none. It's such a relief coming home to a perfectly clean house.”
BalrajRegular residential
Questions renters ask
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Melbourne CBD?
It depends on the size and condition of the property, and any extras like carpet steam cleaning or window glass. We give you a fixed quote before you book, so you'll know the full price up front.
How clean does my rental need to be when I move out?
Reasonably clean, and in the same condition as when you moved in, allowing for fair wear and tear. Your entry condition report is the reference point, so it's worth keeping it handy for the final inspection.
Do my carpets need to be professionally cleaned?
Not always. For leases that started on or after 29 March 2021, it's only needed if the carpets were professionally cleaned before you moved in or they're in a state that needs it. If you do need it, we can add carpet steam cleaning to your quote.
Do I need to be home for the clean?
No. You can leave the keys with your agent or in a key safe, and we'll agree access and lock-up details with you before the day.
How do you handle lift bookings in a CBD apartment building?
Book the service lift with your building manager if it's required, and share the time window and any loading dock instructions when you request a quote. We plan the visit around those times.
Where can the team park for a city clean?
Street parking in the city can be limited and timed, so let us know about any visitor bay, car space or loading zone the team can use when you request a quote.