End of Lease Cleaning Mitcham
End of lease cleaning starts from $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property, based on our booking form. Larger homes take more time, and extras such as carpet steam cleaning are added to the price.
End of Lease Cleaning Services Mitcham
Leaving a rental in Mitcham? We clean the whole home to a set end of lease checklist, with carpet steam cleaning and other extras available in the same booking.
Bond Back GuaranteeReport cleaning issues within 72 hours · Terms apply
End of lease, bond or vacate cleaning: one service
Leases and agents use different names (end of lease, bond, vacate, move-out or exit cleaning) for the same job: a thorough clean of the whole property before you hand back the keys. The checklist below is what every end of lease clean includes, whatever your lease calls it.
Moving out of a rental in Mitcham
Mitcham is in the area of Whitehorse City Council (03 9262 6333).
- Bin collection days depend on your address: use the council’s bin day lookup.
- Book hard waste early, before the clean and key handover; the council’s booking rules and tips are on bins, hard waste and tips in Mitcham.
- Not all apartments and unit developments have council bin collection; some have private collections with different arrangements, so check with your property manager or owners corporation.
- In an apartment building, check with the building manager about booking the lift or loading bay and where contractors can park.
- Whitehorse City Council issues short-term service permits that exempt tradespeople, removalists and similar services from timed parking restrictions for up to a month, for residents of affected streets.
Source: Whitehorse City Council website (bin, hard waste and apartment pages). Council details checked October 2026.
Moving from or to a nearby suburb? See end of lease cleaning in Box Hill, Nunawading, Ringwood, Blackburn.
What’s included in an end of lease clean
Feel confident about your move with Best Local Cleaners. Our experienced cleaners arrive fully equipped and follow a detailed end-of-lease checklist, giving you one less thing to organise before handing back the keys. Every end-of-lease clean includes the following standard inclusions, so you know exactly what’s covered.
General (All Rooms)
- Vacuuming
- Hard Floor Mopping
- Cobwebs removal (internal only)
- Light switches/Power points cleaning
- Doors spot cleaning
- Skirting boards wiping
- Air conditioner wiping and filter cleaning (split system, not ducted system)
- Ceiling Fans Dusted and Wiped.
- Wall marks(spot cleaning)
Kitchen
- Sink sanitising and polishing
- Cupboards wiping inside and out
- Bench top cleaned
- Range Hood exterior and filters cleaned
- Stove cleaning
- Dishwasher exterior
Oven Cleaning
- Oven cleaned using proper oven cleaner
- Internal clean of oven/grill including glass
- All grease/grime is removed
- Front of the oven wiped down and cleaned.
Bathroom
- Vanity cleaned inside and out
- Shower/Bath cleaned including tiles and screens
- Drawers and cabinets cleaned in and out
- Toilet cleaned
- Mould removal (ceiling mould not included)
- Exhaust fan cleaned exterior
- Mirrors and glass surfaces Cleaned
- Clean, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean and dry buff sinks & taps
Clean high touch point areas (door handles/light switches)
Bedrooms
- Clean cupboards & wardrobes
- Clean glass surfaces & mirrors
- Dust light fittings
- Clean tracks of all window frames (inside only)
Laundry
- Clean down and wipe all bench-top surfaces
- Clean and dry buff sinks & taps
- Clean, vacuum, and mop floor
- Dust light fittings
Garage
- Sweeping
Cobwebs removal
Additional cleaning services
Our Lease End Cleaning packages are comprehensive and designed to cater to a wide range of cleaning needs for a smooth move-out process. However, to maintain flexibility and fairness in our pricing, there are certain specialized cleaning tasks not included in the standard package. These are services that not every home requires but can be added to your cleaning service at a small additional cost.
| Lease End Cleaning – Additional Services | Description |
|---|---|
| Balcony | Sweep and Mop |
| Blind Cleaning | Wipe down, dusting and general blind cleaning |
| Carpet Steam Cleaning | Professional steam clean of carpet and other items where applicable |
| External Window Washing | Wipe down of glass surface and cobweb removal around accessible areas (up to 2 step ladder) |
| Floor Tiles Grout Cleaning | Floor tiles grout cleaning |
| Fridge | Wipe down of outside and internal accessible surface (must be empty) |
| Garage Clean Up | Wipe down, dust and sweeping of all accessible areas, mop |
| Wall Wash | Wipe down and dusting of walls (Charge per room) |
Before your final inspection
In Victoria, renters must leave the property reasonably clean, with fair wear and tear excepted, and the condition report from the start of the agreement is the reference. Since 29 March 2021 a rental provider can only require professional cleaning at the end of the tenancy if the property was professionally cleaned immediately before you moved in and you were told, or if it is needed to return the property to its condition at the start, allowing for fair wear and tear. Carpet steam cleaning can be added to your end of lease clean in the same booking: see carpet cleaning in Mitcham.
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria: Condition reports · Consumer Affairs Victoria: Bond claims and refunds
If the bond is disputed
In Victoria, bonds are held by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA). If you and your rental provider don’t agree on a bond claim, either of you can apply to Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV). RDRV asks the rental provider for evidence for any claim, reviews it with both of you and tries to reach a fair outcome; if there is no agreement, the dispute can go to VCAT for a decision. If you claim the bond from the RTBA yourself, the rental provider has 14 days to contest your claim by applying to RDRV or VCAT (Consumer Affairs Victoria). The evidence that matters is your condition report from the start of the tenancy, the outgoing inspection and dated photos.
More help: Moving out and claiming your rental bond · End of lease cleaning checklist · End of lease cleaning in all our areas
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria: Resolving bond disputes. General information only, not legal advice.
Your moving-out timeline
- Book the clean once you know your moving date and the final inspection date.
- Book a hard waste (bulky waste) collection or arrange disposal for anything you are not taking: see bins, waste and tips in Mitcham.
- Move your belongings out. Cleaners need empty rooms to reach floors, skirting boards and the insides of cupboards.
- The end of lease clean. Keep the water and electricity connected: our cleaners need both.
- The final inspection with your agent or rental provider, against your entry condition report.
- Arrange for the utilities to be disconnected after the clean and the inspection.
- The bond refund: see how bonds are refunded in Victoria.
Access and keys
- Access and keys: we coordinate access and key handover with you, including collecting keys from your real estate agent or meeting you at the property, as arranged when you book.
- Codes, parking and pets: add gate or building codes, where to park and anything about pets in the booking form’s instructions field.
- Your condition report: note anything it recorded (for example marks, carpets or the oven) in the instructions field, so we know what will be checked.
What affects the price
An end of lease clean starts from $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property, based on our current booking form. Larger properties need more time, and carpet steam cleaning and other extras are added to the price.
- the number of hours, with a recommendation based on your bedrooms and bathrooms
- carpet steam cleaning, if you add it (priced per room)
- any optional extras you choose
The booking form shows your total before you send the request; your final quote depends on your property and requirements, and our team confirms it with you.
Bond Back Guarantee
Bond Back Guarantee: if a cleaning issue is reported within 72 hours of our cleaners leaving the property, we’ll return and re-clean the affected areas at no extra cost. Terms and conditions apply. The bond itself is decided between you and your rental provider, or by the tribunal if you can’t agree.
Planning your end of lease clean in Mitcham
A few things make the clean and the final inspection go more smoothly:
- Book the clean for after the furniture is out. Cleaners need empty rooms to reach skirting boards, floors and the insides of wardrobes, so the best time is once the removalists have gone and before you return the keys.
- Leave a little time before the inspection. If your agent or rental provider notices something, it is easier to fix while you still have access to the property.
- Keep the power and water on. Both must be connected on the day of the clean, so check the dates before you arrange disconnection.
- Take dated photos. Photos after the clean, alongside your condition report from the start of the tenancy, are useful evidence if anything is questioned later.
- Add carpet cleaning in the same booking if you need it. Check your lease and condition report first; it is not always required (see below).
How Much Does Bond Cleaning Cost?
Use the estimator for a guide based on bedrooms, bathrooms and carpet. The booking form shows the exact price for your address before you send a request.
Rubbish and unwanted items before you move out
Arrange removal of rubbish and unwanted furniture before your end of lease clean and key handover. In Whitehorse, hard waste booked by 5 pm Wednesday is collected the following week, and it may take longer in busy times.
For the bin collection lookup, hard waste booking rules and drop-off sites, see bins, bulky waste and tips in Mitcham.
Source: Whitehorse City Council: Hard waste. Details checked: October 2026.
Getting your bond back in Mitcham
- Refund: Victorian bonds are held by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA). When you and your rental provider agree, the RTBA usually repays the bond within one business day.
- If it is disputed: a rental provider must start any claim within 14 days of the agreement ending and give you the evidence at least 3 business days before lodging it. Disputes go to Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) and, if not resolved, to VCAT.
- Evidence that helps: your entry condition report, the final inspection and dated photos taken when you leave.
More detail: moving out and claiming your rental bond.
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria: Bond claims and refunds · Consumer Affairs Victoria: Resolving bond disputes. Checked 13 October 2026; general information only, not legal advice.
End of lease cleaning in Mitcham: questions
What does an end of lease clean include?
Every room on the checklist above: kitchen and oven, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, laundry and a garage sweep. Balconies, blinds, carpet steam cleaning, external windows, grout, fridge, garage clean-up and wall washing are optional extras.
Do I have to get the carpets steam cleaned when I move out?
Not always. In Victoria, a rental provider can only require professional cleaning at the end of a tenancy if the property was professionally cleaned immediately before you moved in and you were told, or if it is needed to return the property to its condition at the start, allowing for fair wear and tear (Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic), reg 12). Check your lease and condition report; carpet steam cleaning can be added to the same booking.
How long does an end of lease clean take?
A 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property starts from about 3 cleaning hours. Every home is different: larger homes, heavy build-up and extras such as carpet steam cleaning take longer. The booking form shows the estimated time and price for your property.
Do I need to be there during the clean?
No. We coordinate access and key handover with you, including collecting keys from your agent or meeting you at the property, as arranged when you book.
What if the agent is not happy with the clean?
Tell us straight away, with photos if you have them. Cleaning issues reported within 72 hours of our cleaners leaving the property are covered by our Bond Back Guarantee.
Can you clean tile grout?
Floor tile grout cleaning is an optional extra you can add to an end of lease clean.
Do you also clean in nearby suburbs?
Yes. See cleaning services in Mitcham for all the areas and services we cover.
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