Interior Cleaning Pricing Guide
Regular housekeeping, deep cleans, and end-of-lease pricing — including why a bond-back guarantee matters for tenants.
Residential cleaning in Australia falls into three buckets: regular maintenance (weekly/fortnightly), deep cleans (once-off or seasonal), and end-of-lease (vacate) cleans. Pricing is typically per property size and hours, with end-of-lease cleans priced per scope because failing bond requirements is expensive.
Bond-back guarantees are a big differentiator. A cleaner with a guarantee will return within 3–7 days to fix anything the agent flags. Without it, you're on your own if inspection fails.
What interior cleaning typically costs
$80–$180
What's included
Vacuum, mop, bathroom, kitchen, dust. Typically 2–3 hours.
When this tier fits
Weekly or fortnightly maintenance.
$250–$500
What's included
Everything in a regular clean plus oven, inside cabinets, skirting boards, window sills, exhaust fans. 5–8 hours.
When this tier fits
Quarterly, after renovations, or before a big event.
$350–$700
What's included
Full deep clean, oven, inside appliances, inside cabinets, blinds, tracks, walls spot-cleaned. Bond-back guarantee on most.
When this tier fits
Move-out. Carpet steam often quoted separately.
$650–$1,200
What's included
Everything above plus garage, balcony, wet-area grout, extensive window cleaning.
When this tier fits
Larger home vacate, especially with pets or heavy use.
$100–$400
What's included
3–4 rooms of truck-mount steam extraction. Stain treatment extra.
When this tier fits
Part of end-of-lease, after pets, or annual maintenance.
Prices are indicative AUD ranges based on typical Australian metropolitan pricing. Actual quotes depend on scope, access, and local market.
What affects the price
Property size & bed count
Most cleaners price by beds + bathrooms. A 3x2 house roughly scales 2x a 1x1 unit.
Condition at start
Heavily soiled ovens, grout mould, and built-up grime add hours. Cleaners often upsell after a walk-through.
Add-ons
Carpet steam, external windows, wall washing, and oven deep-clean are usually quoted separately.
Bond-back guarantee
Cleaners with a guarantee charge 10–20% more but return to re-clean if your agent flags issues.
Before you book — what to check
Bond-back guarantee for end-of-lease
Always ask. Without a guarantee, if the agent flags the clean at inspection, you pay someone else to redo it before your bond is released.
Carpet steam is usually separate
Most end-of-lease quotes exclude carpet. Add $150–$300 for a 2-bedroom, $300–$500 for a 4-bedroom. Your lease usually requires a receipt.
What's typically NOT included
Mould, external windows above ground level, high-reach cleaning, garden clearance, external garage. Ask if unsure.
Timing with the move
Book end-of-lease AFTER you've moved out — cleaning around furniture doesn't pass inspection.
Insurance
Professional cleaners carry public liability insurance. Handy-person cleaning jobs often don't — you're on the hook if something breaks.
Common cleaning product lines
Brand and product names you're likely to see in quotes.
Enjo / Method / Koh
Popular chemical lines — some cleaners use their own products, some let you specify.
Sabco / Oates
Professional-grade mops, buckets, and tools.
Frequently asked questions
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