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Vacate & Exit Cleaning Specialists
Moving out of a commercial space in Melbourne? This guide covers what Victorian commercial leases actually require at handover, what a professional exit clean includes, and how to avoid costly disputes with your landlord or property manager.
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After-Hours Available
All Commercial Property Types
No Hidden Costs
Victorian Lease Obligations
Commercial leases in Victoria are governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003 for retail spaces and common law for non-retail commercial properties. Both generally require tenants to return the premises in the same condition as documented in the lease condition report at the start of the tenancy — fair wear and tear excepted.
In practice, this means your exit clean must address everything noted in the original condition report. If the carpets were professionally cleaned at the start of the lease, they must be professionally cleaned at the end. If the windows were streak-free, they must be returned that way.
Failing to meet this standard gives landlords and property managers grounds to withhold security deposits, pursue bond claims, or invoice tenants directly for remediation — all of which can be avoided with a properly scoped professional clean.
Landlords typically require receipts from a professional carpet cleaner — vacuuming alone does not satisfy most lease obligations.
Commercial kitchens accumulate grease on surfaces and inside exhausts. This is one of the most common dispute triggers for hospitality tenants.
Ceiling vents, light fixtures, top of door frames, and behind large fixtures are commonly missed by non-professional cleaners but regularly checked at inspections.
Interior and exterior glass surfaces are always inspected. Mineral scaling or streaked glass is flagged as a cleaning failure in the inspection report.
Request a copy of the original condition report before your exit clean is booked. Cross-reference every item with your cleaner so the scope explicitly covers everything that was recorded at the start of your tenancy.
Every area that a Melbourne property manager or landlord will inspect during a commercial lease handover is covered in our standard exit clean scope.
Industries We Serve
Different businesses leave different cleaning challenges at the end of a tenancy. Here’s how our exit clean approach adapts to each industry’s specific requirements.
Workstation cleaning, carpet steam clean, bathroom restoration, kitchen sanitisation, and window cleaning. Structured around your vacate date and building manager’s inspection schedule.
Floor stripping and polishing, glass and showcase cleaning, fitting room sanitisation, and rubbish removal. We work around adjacent tenants in shopping centres and strip retail.
Commercial kitchen degreasing, exhaust hood and filter cleaning, floor scrubbing, tiled surface restoration, and front-of-house deep clean. Essential for food tenancy lease compliance.
Floor scrubbing, oil and grease removal, amenity block cleaning, high-bay cobweb removal, and dock area clearance. We scale crew size to facility footprint for efficient completion.
Infection-control cleaning protocols, TGA-compliant disinfectants, clinical area sanitation, and waste stream management. We understand the documentation requirements for healthcare tenancies.
Equipment sanitisation, locker room deep clean, rubber flooring restoration, reception and amenity cleaning. Anti-fungal and odour-control treatments applied as standard.
Understanding the inspection focus areas helps you verify that every critical zone has been addressed before the property manager arrives. Use this as a final walkthrough guide.
| Area | What Inspectors Look For | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Carpets | Stains, odours, embedded dirt, damaged pile. Most agents require a professional steam clean receipt dated within 72 hours of handover. | HIGH |
| Hard Floors | Scuff marks, grime in grout lines, dull or unpolished surfaces, damage to coatings. Polishing may be required if it's in the original condition report. | HIGH |
| Windows & Glass | Streaks, mineral deposits, scratches from improper cleaning, dirty frames and sills. Internal and external glass both assessed. | HIGH |
| Bathrooms | Limescale and soap scum on tiles and fixtures, grout condition, odour, condition of mirrors and tapware. | HIGH |
| Kitchen / Breakroom | Grease residue on surfaces, appliance interiors, cupboard interiors, splashbacks, and under-sink areas. For commercial kitchens: exhaust hoods and filters. | HIGH |
| Walls & Ceilings | Scuff marks, pen/marker stains, poster adhesive residue, cobwebs in corners, damage to paintwork beyond fair wear and tear. | MEDIUM |
| Air Con & Vents | Dust build-up on grilles, mould in ducts visible from grilles, condition of filters. Often missed by non-professional cleaners. | MEDIUM |
| Rubbish & Clearance | All furniture, equipment, and rubbish must be removed unless covered by lease conditions. Storage areas and car parks included. | HIGH |
Planning around your vacate date is critical. Here’s a recommended timeline to ensure everything is completed before your inspection.
Contact us with your property address, facility type, approximate size, and vacate date. We'll schedule a free onsite assessment within 24–48 hours to scope the job correctly.
We send a written quote covering all areas, crew size, duration, and pricing. Once confirmed, your date is locked in. We review the original condition report with you at this stage.
Our team completes the full scope of work. Timing is coordinated so the clean is finished at least 24 hours before your inspection to allow for any follow-up work if needed.
We send before-and-after photos, checklist summaries, and We conduct a final walkthrough with your designated contact. Any areas that don't meet expectations are addressed immediately at no additional charge.follow-up recommendations.
You attend the inspection with confidence. If the agent identifies anything missed within 48 hours of the clean, we return to address it — covered under our re-clean guarantee.
In Victoria, most commercial leases require the property to be returned in the same condition as documented in the original condition report. This typically means professional cleaning of all floors and carpets, walls (spot clean), kitchens, bathrooms, windows, air conditioning grilles, and complete removal of all rubbish and belongings.
We recommend booking at least 5 to 7 business days before your inspection date to ensure scheduling availability and allow time for any follow-up if needed. For large facilities (warehouses, multi-floor offices, or hospitality venues), 2 weeks notice is preferred to ensure we can allocate the right crew size.
No. Most clients provide us with access and attend only for the post-clean walkthrough. We’re also happy to coordinate directly with your property manager or landlord if preferred — which can simplify communication and inspection logistics.
We offer a re-clean guarantee. If your property manager or landlord identifies a missed area within 48 hours of the completed clean, we will return to address it at no additional cost. This is documented in our service agreement.
Yes. Carpet steam cleaning can be included as part of a complete end of lease package. Most Victorian commercial leases require professional carpet cleaning at the end of tenancy — we use hot water extraction (steam cleaning) and can provide a receipt for your records or property manager.
Pricing depends on the size of your facility, its condition, the industry type (e.g. commercial kitchen vs. open-plan office), and whether carpet or window cleaning is included. We provide fixed-price, itemised quotes after a free onsite assessment — no hourly billing and no hidden fees.
Yes. We offer after-hours and weekend scheduling for commercial end of lease cleans. This is particularly common for businesses that need to continue operating right up to the vacate date, or where building access restrictions apply during business hours.
Get a free onsite assessment and fixed-price quote.
We’ll cover everything your property manager will inspect — and back it with our re-
clean guarantee.