Carpet Steam Cleaning lifts the overall finish and removes what vacuuming can’t, especially once furniture is out and the full area is accessible. It helps with trapped dust, odours, and visible traffic marks. Ideal for lounge rooms and bedrooms before final inspection.
Vacate Cleaning Services Melbourne — Move-Out Cleaning Done Right
Moving out is already stressful enough. The last thing you want is to spend your final nights scrubbing the oven, wiping dusty skirting boards, and trying to make the bathrooms look inspection-ready. At Cheap and Best Cleaning, we provide professional vacate cleaning services in Melbourne designed to make your rental handover smoother and help you leave the property in a clean, presentable condition.
Vacate Cleaning for a Smooth Rental Handover
What “Vacate Cleaning” Covers?
Vacate cleaning is a detailed cleaning completed at the end of a lease or move-out. It is not the same as a regular house cleaning. It’s a more thorough service that targets the build-up that happens over months or years, including kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and all the small areas people forget, like light switches, window sills, and behind doors.
The goal is simple: we help you leave the property move-out ready, so your final inspection feels less stressful and more predictable.
Vacate cleaning standards are closely aligned with end-of-tenancy expectations outlined by Tenants Victoria.
When Do You Need Vacate Cleaning?
You’ll usually book vacate cleaning when you need the property cleaned to a handover-ready standard, especially with a final inspection, a key return deadline, or a tight turnaround.
- End of lease with a final inspection coming up
- Moving out and leaving the property empty
- Preparing a home for sale or new occupants
- Relocating and needing a quick clean before handover
- Turnover cleaning between tenants
We help tenants, landlords, investors, and homeowners across Melbourne who want a reliable move-out clean without the stress or time pressure.
The Vacate Clean Designed Around Your Moving Timeline
For the best results, we recommend booking your vacate clean after the removalists have finished. Once the property is empty, our team can reach every corner properly, including wardrobes, edges, and the areas normally hidden behind furniture.
If your timeline is tight, same-day vacate cleaning may be available depending on our schedule. For urgent, last-minute bookings, you can also view our Emergency Cleaning Service for priority support, especially during end-of-month move-out periods.
What’s Included in Our Vacate Cleaning Service
Kitchen Reset
We degrease key kitchen surfaces, including the cooktop, rangehood exterior, and splashback, then wipe down benches, sinks, cupboard fronts, and handles. Empty cupboards and pantry shelves help us clean faster and more thoroughly. For heavy build-up, you can add a detailed oven clean.
Bathroom Refresh & Sanitisation
We clean and sanitise shower screens, taps, basins, vanity surfaces, toilets, mirrors, and floors, with extra attention to soap scum and visible grime. If there’s heavy mould or long-term staining, let us know during quoting so we can allow extra time.
Bedrooms & Living Areas
We dust reachable surfaces, wipe doors and handles, clean light switches, remove cobwebs, and wipe skirting boards where accessible. Our goal is to leave living spaces neat, bright, and ready for handover photos.
Floors & Surface Cleaning
Floors and high-touch surfaces can quickly make a property look “tired” when it’s empty, especially around edges, corners, and walkways. Our team vacuums and mops all accessible floor areas, focusing on a clean, even finish that looks great for inspection day. We also wipe down key surfaces and handle visible marks where possible, so the home feels fresh and move-out ready from the moment you walk in.
Custom Add-Ons for Vacate Cleaning Service
Vacate cleaning is often more effective with targeted add-ons. You can choose only what suits your property and budget.
Oven Cleaning
If your oven has heavy grease or baked-on residue, a detailed oven clean delivers a far stronger result than a general wipe-down. We focus on the main problem areas such as the door glass, racks, and interior surfaces. Ideal for homes where the oven is regularly used.
Window Cleaning
Clean windows make the property feel brighter and more presentable, especially in living areas with lots of light. Exterior window cleaning can be added where access allows, commonly for ground-floor homes. Ideal for properties with large glass doors or visible smudges.
Tile & Grout Deep Clean
Grout can hold stains that standard cleaning won’t shift. A tile and grout deep clean helps refresh bathrooms and kitchens by targeting build-up in grout lines and edges. Ideal for older tiles, darker grout staining, or showers with visible build-up.
Wall Spot Cleaning
Wall marks can stand out once the property is empty, especially around switches, hallways, and doorways. Our wall spot cleaning targets scuffs and fingerprints where possible to improve overall presentation. Ideal for high-traffic areas before handover.
Why Vacate Cleaning Is Different
Moving Leaves Hidden Dirt
Once the property is empty, hidden build-up becomes much easier to notice. That’s why vacate cleaning is more detailed than a regular clean, with extra attention to corners, edges, and the areas that are normally covered by furniture. We focus on the finish that makes the home feel properly reset before handover.
You’re Handing Back the Property, Presentation Matters
With no furniture to soften the look, small marks and smudges can stand out during the final walkthrough. A professional vacate clean helps the property look well maintained, brighter, and more presentable, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, and entry areas where first impressions count.
A “Reset” Clean Helps Avoid Disputes & Delays
A thorough clean can reduce the chance of back-and-forth about cleaning expectations and prevent last-minute stress before key return. It also supports a smoother handover when your inspection date is close or you need a quick turnaround for the next occupant.
Our Vacate Cleaning Process
Request a Quote
Get in touch and tell us your property size, condition, any add-ons you’d like, and your preferred date. We’ll respond with a clear quote and availability.
Tailored Checklist + Booking Confirmation
We confirm your booking and tailor the checklist to match your property’s needs, including add-ons like carpet steam cleaning or oven detailing.
Full Vacate Clean Completed to Real Estate Standards
Our cleaners complete the service using professional products and equipment. We focus on the areas most commonly checked during final inspections so you can hand the property back with confidence.
Final Touches + Inspection-Ready Finish
We finish with detail checks, final wipe-downs, and touch-ups that improve presentation. This is the difference between “clean enough” and “inspection ready”.
Re-Clean Support (If the Agent Requests It)
We offer bond back guarantee support with a re-clean if your agent or landlord requests reasonable cleaning adjustments (conditions apply). This gives you added peace of mind on moving day.
Pricing Guidance
Our vacate cleaning pricing depends on your property’s size, condition, and the level of detail required for a move-out ready finish. Homes with more bedrooms and bathrooms take longer to clean, and heavy build-up in kitchens or bathrooms may require extra time.
Optional add-ons like carpet steam cleaning, oven cleaning, window cleaning, and tile and grout cleaning can also affect the final cost, along with access details such as stairs, lift access, and parking.
We provide clear, upfront quotes with no hidden fees. To quote accurately, simply share your property size, whether it’s furnished or empty, carpet areas, oven condition, any pets, and access instructions.
Preparing for Your Vacate Clean
A little preparation before your booking helps our team clean more efficiently and achieve the best inspection-ready finish. To keep everything smooth on the day, please follow these quick steps:
Before your final inspection, Top 5 Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Rental Bond can be a helpful read.
Once these are sorted, we can focus on delivering a thorough vacate clean and leaving your property fresh, presentable, and ready for handover.
- Remove personal items, furniture, and rubbish
- Empty cupboards, pantry shelves, and the fridge area
- Defrost the fridge early to prevent leaks
- Keep water and electricity connected
- Provide clear access instructions
- Crumbs and odours in storage areas
Areas We Cover in Melbourne
We provide professional vacate cleaning services across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, covering inner Melbourne as well as the eastern, western, northern, and southern suburbs. Whether you’re moving out of an apartment, townhouse, or family home, our team will organise a time that suits your moving schedule.
Popular service areas include:
If you don’t see your suburb listed, visit our Areas We Serve page or contact us for a fast quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer a bond back guarantee for vacate cleaning?
Yes. We offer a bond back guarantee, and if your agent requests reasonable cleaning adjustments, we’ll provide a free re-clean for the same job. Terms and conditions apply, and the service must be booked with us.
What’s the difference between vacate cleaning and a regular house clean?
Vacate cleaning is a detailed move-out clean designed for handover and inspection standards. It focuses on areas often overlooked in day-to-day cleaning, helping the property look fresh, hygienic, and ready for the next occupant.
Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products?
Yes. Our team uses eco-friendly products wherever possible to achieve a strong clean while being mindful of the environment. If you have specific preferences or sensitivities, let us know and we’ll work around your needs.
Can I customise my vacate cleaning service with add-ons?
Absolutely. We offer customisable packages, so you only pay for what you need. Popular add-ons include carpet steam cleaning, detailed oven cleaning, window cleaning, and tile and grout cleaning, depending on your property's condition.
Do you provide upfront quotes with no hidden fees?
Yes. We provide transparent quotes and explain what’s included before you book. If the property condition or extra requests may require more time, we’ll let you know upfront so there are no surprises.
Can you do same-day vacate cleaning in Melbourne?
Same-day vacate cleaning may be available depending on schedule and location. If your inspection date or key return deadline is close, contact us as early as possible and we’ll confirm availability and the best booking option.
Do you cover my suburb in Melbourne?
We service Melbourne and many surrounding suburbs, including inner-city areas and the eastern, western, northern, and southern suburbs. If you’re unsure, just contact us and we’ll confirm coverage quickly and provide a quote.
Book Your Vacate Cleaning in Melbourne
If you’re looking for professional vacate cleaning services in Melbourne, our team at Cheap and Best Cleaning is ready to help. We make move-out cleaning easier with flexible scheduling, detailed inclusions, and optional add-ons that give your home a true reset before handover.
Call us today on +61 404 800 866 or request a quote online, and we’ll recommend the best vacate cleaning package for your property, timeline, and budget.