01What an end of lease clean includes
A move-out clean covers every room, top to bottom: the kitchen including the oven, cooktop and rangehood; bathrooms, toilets and the laundry; inside cupboards and wardrobes; skirting boards, doors, switches and wall marks where they can be removed; inside windows and tracks; and all floors. Carpet steam cleaning can be added if your lease asks for it.
02What's expected in Victoria
Renters are expected to leave the property reasonably clean, compared with how it was at the start of the lease and allowing for fair wear and tear. Your entry condition report is the benchmark, so it's worth reading it again before you move out. If the property isn't left clean, cleaning costs can be claimed from the bond. This is general information, not legal advice.
03What affects the price
End of lease cleans are usually priced by the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, then adjusted for the property's condition, oven and rangehood build-up, extra living areas, balconies and carpet cleaning. A studio to 2-bedroom apartment is usually $300–$450 including GST. Tell us the size of the property and your move-out date, and you'll get a clear price before any work starts.
04Timing your clean
Book the clean for after your furniture and belongings have gone, so every room and cupboard can be done. Leave time before the final inspection in case anything needs a touch-up, and make sure the power and water are still connected on the day.
05Is end of lease cleaning worth it?
It saves a long day of cleaning at an already busy time, and it's done to a checklist based on what agents usually look for. No cleaner can promise a bond outcome, because the inspection is up to your agent, but a thorough clean gives you the best chance of handing back the keys without a cleaning claim.
06What isn't included
Heavy mould, pest control, rubbish removal, gardens and outdoor areas, wall repairs and painting aren't part of a standard end of lease clean. Tell us about them when you ask for a quote, and we'll say what we can help with.