End of lease cleaning in South Melbourne
South Melbourne is mostly apartments, with a large share of terraces and other attached homes, where stairs, narrow hallways and original tiles can all be part of the clean. We plan around the one you're leaving and confirm the scope with you before booking.
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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 South Melbourne involves
A detailed clean
Older terraces and newer apartments ask different things of a vacate clean. In a terrace we work through hallways, stairs, fireplaces and original tiles with care; in an apartment the focus can be the kitchen, bathroom and glass.
The right scope
Around the South Melbourne Market and the Clarendon Street shops, parking can be busy, so share any car space, permit or loading details when you enquire. Let us know the levels, bathrooms and courtyard for a terrace, or lift and building access for an apartment.
A clearer handover
Send the property manager's checklist with your enquiry. For a terrace it might list the courtyard or front verandah, and for an apartment the balcony, so we'll confirm which items the Vacate Clean covers and which are quoted separately.
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 bond cleaning in 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 was hesitant on getting regular cleaners but after my first clean with Elm I am officially converted. They are friendly, professional and fantastic at their work.”
DaneFirst residential clean“Excellent service from start to finish. Booking was easy, the team arrived on time, and they worked efficiently but with great attention to detail.”
JuanDeep clean
Questions renters ask
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in South Melbourne?
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.
Do you clean South Melbourne terraces?
Yes. Terraces and other attached homes make up a large share of South Melbourne's homes, alongside apartments. Tell us the levels, bathrooms and any original features when you get in touch so the clean is planned around them.
Can you clean an older South Melbourne terrace with original tiles?
Yes. Tell us about tiled hallways, hearths or bathrooms when you request a quote. Our standard kit has no acidic or abrasive formulas, and we'll confirm the approach for older surfaces before the clean.