Vacate Cleaning Melbourne — Book After the Truck Leaves
Vacate cleaning is the one clean that happens at the exact intersection of chaos and deadline. You’ve handed the keys to the removalists, the truck is loaded, your old place is empty — and now it has to look brand new for the property manager’s inspection. That’s what we do. Deep Clean King provides professional vacate cleaning across Melbourne, timed to your move and built around a full property clearance.
Whether you call it a vacate clean, a move-out clean, or a bond clean — the job is the same: every surface spotless, every room ready for inspection, every item on the agent’s checklist ticked. We clean empty properties only, so nothing gets missed behind furniture that shouldn’t be there.
Book online or call us for a same-day or next-day vacate clean quote across Melbourne.
The Vacate Cleaning Timeline — How to Sequence Your Move
Getting the timing right is the part most tenants get wrong. Here’s the sequence that prevents problems:
- Book removalists first. Get a confirmed truck date and time before anything else. Your vacate clean must come after the truck — never before.
- Book your vacate clean 5–7 days in advance. End-of-month slots fill fast. Friday and Saturday cleans in late January, March, and June disappear within days. Don’t leave this until the week of your move.
- Confirm your final inspection date with your agent. Ask specifically: is it the same day, or the day after the clean? This sets our timing target.
- Removalists finish → you do a final walkthrough → we arrive. The property must be completely empty when we start. Partial cleans around remaining furniture don’t hold up at inspection.
- We clean → you do a pre-inspection check → agent inspects. If you want to walk through before the agent arrives, let us know — we’ll clean earlier to give you time.
- Bond return lodged. With a clean property and our completion certificate, your bond return claim is straightforward.
Vacate Cleaning Prices Melbourne — 2026
| Property Size | Vacate Clean Only | + Carpet Steam Clean |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bedroom | From $265 | From $325 |
| 2 Bedroom | From $320 | From $395 |
| 3 Bedroom | From $380 | From $465 |
| 4 Bedroom | From $440 | From $535 |
| 5 Bedroom+ | From $499 | From $610+ |
Prices vary by property condition, number of bathrooms, and extras (oven, balcony, garage). Get an exact quote online or by phone.
What’s Included in a Vacate Clean
Kitchen
- Oven interior degreased — racks, tray, door glass, seals
- Rangehood filter and surround degreased
- All cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out
- Benchtops, splashback, sink and taps polished
- Dishwasher interior wiped and filter cleaned
- Fridge cavity cleaned (if fridge is gone)
Bathrooms and Ensuites
- Shower glass descaled — calcium, soap scum, mould
- Grout scrubbed and sanitised
- Toilet bowl, seat, cistern and base cleaned
- Vanity, mirror, taps and fixtures polished
- Exhaust fans wiped and vents cleared
All Rooms
- Walls spot-cleaned for marks and scuffs
- Skirting boards, door frames and light switches wiped
- Windows and tracks cleaned inside (external on request)
- Wardrobes and built-ins cleaned inside and out
- Light fittings and ceiling fans dusted and wiped
- Hard floors vacuumed and mopped
- Carpets vacuumed (steam clean optional add-on)
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer exterior wiped
- Tub and sink cleaned
- Cupboards and shelves wiped
- Dryer lint filter cleared
Optional Add-Ons
- Carpet steam cleaning (RACV-recommended hot water extraction)
- External window cleaning
- Balcony or courtyard sweep and wipe
- Garage clean and sweep
- Blind cleaning (per blind)
Empty Property Only — Why This Matters
We clean vacate properties only once they’re fully empty. This isn’t a policy for policy’s sake — it’s the only way to clean to inspection standard.
When furniture is still in the property, cleaners can’t reach:
- Floor edges and skirting boards behind sofas and beds
- Walls behind furniture (scuffs accumulate there)
- Full window sill access
- Under beds — dust and debris collects in ways that are invisible until inspection
Property managers inspect these areas specifically. They’ve seen tenants try to clean around furniture. Don’t leave a claim on your bond over a $380 clean that wasn’t done correctly.
Coordinating With Your Removalists
A common problem: the removalist runs late, and the cleaner arrives before the property is empty. Here’s how to avoid this:
- Book your vacate clean 3–4 hours after the removalist is scheduled to finish. This creates buffer if the truck runs over.
- Tell us the removalist’s estimated finish time when you book — we’ll confirm our arrival window around that.
- If the truck runs late, call us. We can usually adjust our arrival by 1–2 hours without cancelling. We’d rather wait than clean around boxes.
- Do a final walkthrough before we arrive to check nothing has been left behind — keys, hangers, cleaning products, items in the garage.
What to Tell Your Property Manager
When your agent asks how the cleaning was handled, three things matter:
- Who did the clean. A named, insured cleaning company with an ABN carries more weight than “I did it myself.”
- What the clean included. Carpet steam clean, oven, blind cleaning — the specifics.
- Proof of completion. We provide a completion certificate listing what was cleaned, when, and by whom. Keep this for any bond dispute.
If the agent raises an issue at inspection, our re-clean guarantee covers you: we return to address any missed items within 72 hours at no extra charge — provided the property hasn’t been re-occupied.
Why Timing Your Vacate Clean Correctly Saves Your Bond
The two most common reasons bond claims are disputed over cleaning:
- Cleaned before furniture was removed. The cleaner couldn’t access all areas. The agent finds dust behind where the bed was. Bond withheld.
- Cleaned too early — then the property sat. A clean property left empty for 5+ days collects dust, especially on horizontal surfaces. Book as close to inspection as practically possible.
The ideal sequence: furniture out Thursday, vacate clean Friday morning, inspection Friday afternoon or Monday morning. Any longer gap and you’ll need to dust again before the agent arrives.
Our 100% Bond-Back Guarantee
We stand behind every vacate clean with a written guarantee. If your property manager identifies any cleaning issue at inspection, we return within 72 hours to rectify it — free of charge. This applies to all items included in the original clean scope.
What the guarantee covers:
- Any area listed in our standard vacate clean checklist
- Items specifically noted on your entry condition report
- Areas the agent raises on their outgoing inspection form
What it doesn’t cover: damage (not cleaning), items outside the original scope, or inspections more than 7 days after the clean date.
Areas We Cover for Vacate Cleaning
We operate across Greater Melbourne including:
Inner suburbs: Richmond, South Yarra, Prahran, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Carlton, Northcote, Brunswick, Docklands, Southbank, CBD
Eastern suburbs: Hawthorn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Doncaster, Ringwood, Croydon, Lilydale, Knox
South-eastern suburbs: St Kilda, Elwood, Brighton, Sandringham, Cheltenham, Frankston, Dandenong, Berwick
Northern suburbs: Preston, Reservoir, Bundoora, Epping, Craigieburn, Coburg, Moonee Ponds
Western suburbs: Footscray, Sunshine, Werribee, Point Cook, Williamstown, Altona, Hoppers Crossing
Vacate Cleaning FAQs
Q: When should I book my vacate clean — before or after the removalists?
Always after the removalists. The property must be completely empty before we start. Book your vacate clean for 3–4 hours after your removalist’s estimated finish time to allow for delays.
Q: How far in advance should I book?
5–7 days ahead. End-of-month slots fill fast — late January, March, and June especially. Call directly for same-day or next-day availability.
Q: What’s the difference between a vacate clean and a bond clean?
Nothing — different names for the same service. Same scope, same standard, same price.
Q: Do I need to be there during the clean?
No. Most clients hand us keys and we lock up when done. You receive a completion certificate by email.
Q: What if the agent isn’t satisfied?
We return within 72 hours to fix any items raised at inspection — free of charge. Written guarantee, 7-day validity.