Carlton End of Lease Cleaning

End of lease and vacate cleaning in Carlton

For Carlton tenants, landlords and property managers, the useful clean is the one that matches the actual property: rooms, bathrooms, internal glass, floors, access and any add-ons required by the condition report.

Carlton is in the Melbourne service area. The local rental mix includes apartments and compact inner-city units, with quotes shaped by room counts and access, so we ask about layout and condition rather than assuming every home needs the same time.

Carlton is part of our Melbourne service area, with nearby coverage across Parkville, Fitzroy and Carlton North.

We give the most attention to balcony glass, kitchen splashbacks in compact galley kitchens, and the inside of built-in wardrobes, because those are the items most likely to be noticed during handover.

It suits three groups. Tenants book it to reduce cleaning disputes before key return. Landlords use it between tenancies so the next applicant sees a property that is ready to inspect. Property managers use it for turnovers because the agreed scope is written down before the clean starts.

Because Carlton sits close to Parkville, Fitzroy and Carlton North, access timing and key pickup can often be planned around nearby jobs when the schedule allows.

What is included in your Carlton end of lease clean

For Carlton properties, the inclusion list is practical: rooms, surfaces, fixtures and internal glass that can be accessed once furniture has gone. Anything outside that scope is quoted before cleaning starts.

Kitchen

Oven interior including trays and racks, rangehood, stovetop and oven exterior, benchtops, splashback, sink, tapware, appliance exteriors, plus empty cabinet and drawer interiors. In Carlton, tell us early if the oven or rangehood has heavy grease so the time is allowed.

Bathrooms

The bathroom and laundry scope covers wet-area surfaces, mirrors, tapware, cabinets, floors and accessible vents. Mention mould, heavy limescale or damaged grout before your Carlton booking is confirmed.

Bedrooms

Wardrobes, cupboards, doors, handles, switches, skirting boards and accessible surfaces are cleaned once belongings are removed. Carpeted bedrooms are vacuumed, with steam cleaning quoted per room if needed.

Living areas

Accessible fittings, cornices, skirting boards, doors, handles, storage areas and hard surfaces are dusted and wiped. We give the most attention to balcony glass, kitchen splashbacks in compact galley kitchens, and the inside of built-in wardrobes, because those are the items most likely to be noticed during handover.

Floors

All carpeted areas are vacuumed and hard floors are swept and mopped. Carpet steam cleaning is an add-on at $40 per room and should be booked with enough drying time before inspection.

Windows

Window interiors, sills and tracks are included where accessible, along with one set of glass doors inside and out. Exterior windows are quoted separately at $20 where access is practical.

Laundry

Laundry benches, sink, tapware, cabinet interiors, cabinet exteriors and floors are included. Garage sweep, balcony cleaning, flea treatment and key pickup/drop-off can be added before the booking is accepted.

Cleaning cannot repair a damaged surface. Permanent stains, worn finishes and pre-existing damage sit outside the clean and outside the re-clean cover, so point them out before the quote is finalised.

How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Carlton?

For Carlton, the published starting point is $299 + GST for a standard one-bedroom, one-bathroom clean. Larger homes are priced by bedrooms and bathrooms rather than a suburb average.

Property	End of lease, from
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom	$299
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom	$399
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms	$429
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms	$529
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms	$579
5+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms	$679

Prices exclude GST and assume standard property condition. Each additional bathroom adds $30, and bond cleaning starts $20 lower than end-of-lease at every size.

Bedroom and bathroom counts matter most. Compact floor plans mean the kitchen and bathroom carry most of the inspection weight. Add-ons are itemised, so you can see what belongs in the end-of-lease clean and what has been priced separately.

Send your room counts, condition notes and key-return date through the quote form for a fixed figure before you book.

Our Carlton end of lease cleaning checklist

Use this checklist against your entry condition report before the keys go back. The team works from the agreed written scope, with extra attention to balcony glass, kitchen splashbacks in compact galley kitchens, and the inside of built-in wardrobes where the property calls for it.

Kitchen

• Oven interior, including trays and racks
• Rangehood cleaned
• Stovetop and oven exterior
• Benchtops and splashback sanitised
• Cabinet, shelf and drawer interiors
• Cabinet exteriors wiped
• Sink and taps polished
• Microwave and appliance exteriors

Bathrooms

• Toilet scrubbed and sanitised
• Bath and shower cleaned and sanitised
• Shower screens cleaned
• Mineral deposits and mould scrubbed
• Basin, vanity and taps polished
• Cabinet, shelf and drawer interiors
• Mirrors cleaned
• Accessible extractor fan vents dusted

Bedrooms

• Wardrobe and cupboard interiors cleaned
• Wardrobe and cupboard exteriors wiped down
• Accessible surfaces dusted and wiped
• Skirting boards wiped down
• Doors, frames and handles wiped down
• Switches and power points wiped
• Carpets vacuumed

Living areas

• Dusting of all accessible surfaces
• Cornices dusted and cobwebs removed
• Skirting boards wiped down
• Doors, frames and handles wiped down
• Switches and power points wiped
• Accessible light fittings cleaned
• Rubbish bins emptied

Floors

• All carpets vacuumed
• All hard floors swept and mopped

Windows

• Window interiors cleaned
• Window sills and tracks cleaned
• Interior and exterior of glass doors, one set

Laundry

• Benchtops wiped down
• Sink and taps polished
• Cabinet, shelf and drawer interiors
• Floors swept and mopped

For Carlton homes near Parkville, Fitzroy and Carlton North, flag garages, balconies, steep access, shared driveways or exterior glass before booking so the quote says exactly what is included.

View our complete end of lease cleaning checklist

Why Carlton renters choose The Lease Cleaners

Clear limits on cleaning. Worn finishes, permanent staining and pre-existing damage are identified separately so you are not paying for a result cleaning cannot deliver.

72-hour re-clean support. Eligible, in-scope cleaning issues reported with evidence and access can receive one complimentary re-clean visit under the guarantee terms.

Insured and police-checked cleaners. Every cleaner is fully insured and police-checked, and the business carries $20 million public liability insurance.

Property-specific expectations. Carlton rentals run to apartments and compact inner-city units, with quotes shaped by room counts and access, so the schedule follows the rooms and surfaces the property actually contains.

Local handover planning. Carlton sits in Melbourne, with nearby coverage around Parkville and Fitzroy, so access and timing are discussed before the day.

Written scope before booking. Tenants, landlords and property managers get the agreed inclusions in writing, including what is excluded or priced separately.

Access, parking and key handover in Carlton

Most buildings here require a lift booking and a loading-zone permit, and both take a few days to arrange. If the agent is handling keys, share the office details and any pickup or drop-off timing before we confirm the booking.

Book the clean once the furniture is out, with water and power still connected. Keep your entry condition report to hand, point out existing damage, and leave time for a walkthrough before the keys go back.

The cleaner the access plan, the easier it is to protect your inspection window and avoid last-minute scope changes.