“We recently had a deep clean done by Elm Cleaning, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From the very start, their professionalism stood out. They came to inspect our home, provided a clear and fair quote, and outlined exactly what was included.”
Deep cleaning services in Melbourne, done properly
A thorough single-visit clean for Melbourne homes that need a reset. Top-to-bottom scope, a same-day visit summary, and a 24-hour re-clean window if anything was missed. No ongoing commitment, no subscription. Just one visit, done well.

Trusted for Melbourne deep cleans since 2012
Six reasons people call us for a one-off clean
Moving into a new home
Start with a properly cleaned space before unpacking. We prepare the home so everything feels fresh, comfortable, and ready to live in.
Things have fallen behind
Life gets busy. A detailed clean helps bring the home back under control without the stress of trying to catch up yourself.
Before guests arrive
A proper whole-home clean before family, visitors, or events. Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and shared living areas.
After renovation or building work
Construction dust settles everywhere. We clean surfaces, floors, and detailed areas to help make the home feel liveable again.
Seasonal reset
A deeper clean at the change of season to refresh the home, clear built-up dust, and take care of the areas regular cleaning often misses.
You only need one visit
Not every household wants ongoing cleaning. Sometimes one well-done visit is all that's needed.
Everything a deep clean should cover
This is the standard scope for a one-off deep clean across Melbourne, whether you're in a Brighton townhouse, a Carlton apartment, or a family home in Glen Waverley. If there are areas you want us to focus on or skip, let us know when you book and we'll adjust.
Kitchen
- Inside oven cleaned and degreased
- Rangehood and filters cleaned
- Benches, splashback, and sink scrubbed
- Cupboard fronts wiped down
- Appliance exteriors cleaned
- Floor mopped and edges detailed
Bathrooms
- Shower screens, tiles, and grout scrubbed
- Bathtub and basin descaled
- Toilet fully sanitised
- Mirrors and glass streak-free
- Exhaust fan covers cleaned
- Floors mopped and dried
Living areas and bedrooms
- All surfaces dusted and wiped
- Skirting boards wiped throughout
- Behind and under furniture where accessible
- Light switches, handles, and power points wiped
- Windowsills, tracks, and frames cleaned
- Cobwebs removed from ceilings and corners
Floors and finishing
- All carpets vacuumed thoroughly
- Hard floors vacuumed and mopped
- Blinds dusted or wiped
- Bins emptied and relined
- Internal doors and frames wiped
- Visit summary emailed same day
If anything from the agreed scope was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we'll come back to address it at no extra charge.
From quote to clean in four steps
Tell us what you need
Suburb, number of rooms, and anything specific you want focused on. We quote within a few hours.
We confirm the scope
A quick call to understand the property and agree on what's included. No surprises on the day.
We clean, top to bottom
Our team arrives with all products and equipment. Most deep cleans take 4 to 8 hours depending on size and condition.
You get a visit summary
A record of what was cleaned, anything we noticed, and photos if requested. Emailed the same day.
What makes a deep clean different
Regular clean
Maintains a home that's already clean. Surfaces, floors, bathrooms, kitchen. The essentials, done consistently.
- Surface-level cleaning
- Recurring schedule
- Same scope each visit
- Designed for maintenance
One-off deep clean
A thorough, single-visit clean that reaches the areas a regular clean maintains but doesn't deep-clean. Inside appliances, behind furniture, detailed grout and tile work.
- Inside ovens, rangehood, appliances
- Behind and under furniture
- Detailed grout, tile, and glass work
- Skirting boards, tracks, vents
- Single visit, no commitment
End of lease clean
A deep clean scoped to a real estate inspection checklist. Includes everything in a deep clean, plus agent-specific requirements and a signed completion checklist.
- Agent checklist driven
- Bond-back guarantee
- Signed documentation
- For tenants moving out
What our clients have said
“Excellent service from start to finish. Booking was easy, the team arrived on time, and they worked efficiently but with great attention to detail. My oven and bathrooms look brand new.”
“Very impressed with Elm Cleaning Bayside. They take pride in what they do, and it shows. The cleaners were friendly and respectful of my home. Everything was left spotless and fresh. Definitely booking them again.”
What people ask before booking a deep clean
How long does a deep clean take?−
A standard 2-bedroom apartment takes 4 to 5 hours. A 3-bedroom house is usually 5 to 7 hours. Larger homes or homes in poor condition may take longer, which we confirm at the quote stage.
How much does a deep clean cost?+
Pricing depends on the size of your home, its current condition, and any specific focus areas you ask us to prioritise. We give you a fixed quote before the first visit so you know exactly what the clean will cost. Most one-off deep cleans across Melbourne fall within a predictable range, which we confirm at the quote stage.
Do you move furniture?+
We clean behind and under furniture that can be safely moved by our team, such as beds, sofas, and side tables. We don't move heavy items like pianos or fully loaded bookshelves, but we'll clean around and under them as far as we can reach.
Is this the same as an end-of-lease clean?+
Similar scope, different purpose. An end-of-lease clean is driven by an agent's inspection checklist and includes a signed completion document. A deep clean is driven by your priorities and doesn't require agent documentation. If you're moving out, our end-of-lease service is the better fit.
What is the difference between deep cleaning and spring cleaning?+
In Melbourne, deep cleaning and spring cleaning describe the same service. Spring cleaning is the seasonal framing. Deep cleaning is the year-round framing. Either way, the scope is a thorough single-visit reset that reaches inside appliances, behind furniture, and the detailed areas a regular clean maintains but doesn't deep-clean.
What products do you use?+
Professional-grade, eco-friendly products that are safe for kids, pets, and allergies. We bring everything. If you have specific sensitivities, let us know and we'll adjust.
Can I book a deep clean and then switch to regular cleaning?+
Yes. Many of our regular clients started with a one-off deep clean. Once the home is reset, it's easier and cheaper to maintain with a regular schedule. We can quote both at the same time.
Do I need to be home?+
No. Most clients leave a key or key-safe code. We lock up when we're done and email you a visit summary so you know exactly what was covered.
Deep-cleaning Melbourne homes since 2012
We have been doing one-off deep cleans across Melbourne for over a decade. Homes coming off renovation, families resetting before guests arrive, owners preparing a property for sale, anyone who wants a single visit done thoroughly without committing to a recurring schedule.
Every cleaner is directly employed and police-checked. If anything from the agreed scope was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we come back at no extra charge. That return window is what separates a deep clean done properly from one you have to redo yourself.
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