Practical cleaning guides for Melbourne homes and businesses.
A contract in Melbourne usually costs $55 to $94 per hour per cleaner in 2026. A once-a-week clean runs from $1,100 per month. That is 25 to 50 percent above standard office cleaning, because infection control rules add training, products and documentation. This guide breaks down real 2026 prices and what a contract actually covers….
A standard contract in Melbourne typically costs $50 to $72 per hour in 2026. A small office cleaned 2 to 3 times a week runs $165 to $330 per week. CBD offices pay a 10 to 20 percent premium. This guide breaks down real 2026 prices, what a contract actually covers, and how often offices…
A professional rug clean in Melbourne typically costs $25 to $35 per square metre for standard rugs at an off-site wash plant, or $70 to $160 for a medium rug. Wool and Persian rugs cost more, at $35 to $55 per square metre. In-home cleaning is cheaper at $6.50 to $14 per square metre, but…
A professional couch clean in Melbourne typically costs $30 to $37 per seat for fabric, or $90 to $120 for a standard 3 seater. Leather costs more, at $45 to $60 per seat. Almost every company has a minimum callout of $115 to $140, so a single armchair costs nearly as much as a small…
A bond clean in Melbourne typically costs $220 to $380 for a studio or 1 bedroom, $320 to $520 for 2 bedrooms, and $400 to $650 for 3 bedrooms. Carpet steam cleaning is nearly always charged extra. This guide breaks down real 2026 prices, what is included, and how Victoria’s new bond claim rules affect…
From 13 October 2026, Victorian rental providers and agents must give renters at least 3 days’ notice and documentary evidence before making a bond claim. A claim lodged without evidence can be rejected, and the provider can be fined. Here is what the new rules mean for your bond, and how to protect it. Written…
Having your carpets professionally cleaned in Melbourne typically costs $25 to $75 per room, with most homes paying around $45 to $50 a room. A 3 bedroom home usually runs $150 to $370. This guide breaks down real Melbourne prices, explains steam vs dry cleaning in plain terms, and shows you how to spot a…
This is the deep clean you do before the final inspection. The goal is simple. Leave the property reasonably clean under Victorian law, and your full bond comes back. This checklist covers every room the way Melbourne agents inspect it. It also covers what a bond clean costs, and your rights if the agent disputes…
