Regular Residential Cleaning
Enjoy a house all year round with our regular general cleaning service in Melbourne
At Total Cleaning Melbourne, we offer comprehensive one-off and regular house cleaning services in Melbourne, designed to save you time while delivering a spotless, hygienic home. Whether you need a one-time deep cleaning session before an event or ongoing home cleaning every week or month -- we adapt to your needs, delivering professional-quality domestic cleaning you can rely on.
Our experienced cleaning teams are trained to handle every aspect of house cleaning and home cleaning — from kitchens, bathrooms, living areas to bedrooms and hallways — ensuring your home stays fresh, organised, and healthy.
What is included in our regular general cleaning service in Melbourne?
Every home is different. We tailor each clean to your property’s layout, surfaces, and your personal priorities. Our standard service covers bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and hallways - with optional add-ons like carpet cleaning, window cleaning, and oven cleaning available on request. See the full room-by-room breakdown below.
Why Choose Total Cleaning Melbourne
- We are local Melbourne cleaning specialists with extensive residential cleaning experience.
- Our team provides thorough, detailed cleaning - every clean is comprehensive and consistent.
- We offer flexible scheduling: one‑off cleans, recurring weekly/fortnightly/monthly cleans to suit your lifestyle.
- You’ll get friendly, trained, insured staff who respect your home and belongings.
Transparent pricing and tailored services - you get a quote matched to your home size and cleaning requirements, no surprises.
Pricing & Booking Details
- Initial deep clean: $70/hour (minimum 3 hours).
- Subsequent regular cleans: Fixed rate (set after initial clean) depending on home size, cleaning frequency, and agreed tasks.
This structure ensures fairness - you only pay for what you need, and get clear, predictable pricing after the first thorough clean.
How Does Our General Cleaning Service Work?
Our residential cleaning service is built around your home’s specific layout, your priorities, and your schedule. Here is how the process works from the initial inquiry through to your ongoing clean:
- Consultation and quote - We discuss your home size, the number of rooms, your cleaning priorities, and how often you would like us to visit. We then provide a clear, transparent quote. There are no hidden fees and no surprises.
- Initial deep clean - All new clients begin with a comprehensive initial deep clean. This brings your home up to our standard baseline - covering areas often missed during routine cleaning, such as behind appliances, inside cupboards, skirting boards, and high-reach surfaces.
- Tailored cleaning checklist - After the initial clean, we finalise a task list with you that reflects your home’s specific needs and your preferences. This becomes our guide for every subsequent visit.
- Regular scheduled cleans - Your dedicated cleaning team visits on the agreed schedule - weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. We follow the agreed checklist consistently so you always know what has been done.
- Quality check and communication - We ask that you check the clean before our team leaves so any concerns can be addressed on the spot. Your feedback is welcomed and used to continuously improve the service.
- Periodic add-on services - As needed, we can incorporate carpet steam cleaning, window cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, or oven cleaning into a scheduled visit.
What’s Included in Our Regular General Cleaning Service
Our standard residential clean covers:
Bedrooms:
- Dusting of all surfaces, shelving, bedside tables, and furniture tops
- Vacuuming of floors and under the bed (where accessible)
- Mopping of hard floor surfaces
- Wiping of skirting boards, door frames, and light switches
- Making beds (on request)
Kitchen:
- Wiping and degreasing of benchtops, splashbacks, and stovetop
- Cleaning of appliance exteriors - microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge
- Cleaning of cupboard door faces
- Cleaning and sanitising of sink and tapware
- Sweeping and mopping of floor
Bathrooms:
- Scrubbing and sanitising of toilet (inside, outside, and around the base)
- Cleaning of basin, tapware, and mirror
- Shower and bath cleaning - glass screens, tiles, and tapware
- Floor mopping and grout surface cleaning
- Emptying and relining of rubbish bins
Living areas and hallways:
- Dusting of all surfaces, shelving, picture frames, and decorative items
- Vacuuming of sofas and soft furnishings (surface)
- Vacuuming and mopping of all floors
- Wiping of door handles and high-touch surfaces
General Cleaning in Melbourne - Why Regular Professional Cleaning Makes Sense
Melbourne’s busy lifestyle - long commutes, demanding work schedules, young families, and active social lives - leaves many households with limited time for thorough home cleaning. A professional regular cleaning service gives you the consistent, high-standard result that a quick weekly wipe-down simply cannot achieve, while freeing up your weekends and evenings for the things that matter most.
Melbourne homes vary significantly in style and size, from compact inner-city apartments in Carlton, Fitzroy, and Prahran to large family homes in suburban areas like Ringwood, Frankston, Werribee, and Sunbury. Our team is experienced across all property types and adapts the service to suit your home’s layout, surface materials, and specific requirements. We service all Melbourne suburbs and can accommodate early morning and late afternoon appointments for clients who prefer to be home during the clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be home during the clean?
You do not need to be home, but many clients prefer to be present for the first clean to walk through their priorities and preferences with the team. After the first visit, many clients are comfortable providing key access or a code and leaving us to clean independently. We are fully insured against property damage and all staff are vetted before joining our team.
What is the difference between a one-off clean and a regular clean?
A one-off clean is typically a more comprehensive, detailed clean - similar in scope to our initial deep clean - and is suited to situations such as before an event, after a renovation, or seasonal spring cleaning. A regular clean is a recurring maintenance service that keeps your home consistently clean between visits, working from an agreed task list rather than starting from scratch each time. Pricing reflects the difference in scope and time.
Can I customise what gets cleaned each visit?
Yes. Our cleaning schedule is built around your preferences. If there are areas you want included every visit, areas you prefer to handle yourself, or tasks you want added on occasionally (such as inside-oven cleaning or window cleaning), we accommodate these requests. Just let your team leader know before the clean or contact us to update your schedule.
Make Your Home Shine - Book General Cleaning Today
Enjoy the comfort of a clean, healthy, and organised home without lifting a finger. Contact Total Cleaning Melbourne on 1300 424 114 or via our online contact form to request a quote or schedule your one-off or regular general clean.
Let us handle the cleaning - so you have time to focus on what matters most.