Commercial Cleaning near you in Australia
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Typical price: A$80–A$2,800
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What commercial cleaning costs in Australia
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small office (up to 200 m²), per visit Bins, floors, touchpoints, bathroom and kitchenette | A$80 | A$130 | A$200 |
| Mid-size office (500 m²), monthly, 3x/week Recurring contract clean with consumables restocked | A$1,100 | A$1,800 | A$2,800 |
| One-off deep clean / floor care Carpet extraction or hard-floor scrub for a small office | A$300 | A$550 | A$1,000 |
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How to hire a commercial cleaning pro in Australia
- Verify public liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage for all cleaners
- Check the quote is consistent with the Cleaning Services Award minimum pay rates — unrealistically cheap bids usually mean underpaid or sham-contracted labour
- Walk the site and agree a written scope, frequency, and consumables list
- Ask about police checks for out-of-hours keyholders
- Confirm safe chemical handling per Safe Work Australia codes and SDS availability
- For strata or retail sites, check contractor induction and SWMS requirements
Frequently asked questions
What does a standard office cleaning visit include?
Emptying bins, vacuuming and mopping floors, wiping desks and touchpoints, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and restocking consumables. Window cleaning, carpet extraction, and floor stripping/polishing are usually scheduled extras.
How often should an office be cleaned?
A typical small office books 2-5 visits per week; high-traffic spaces with shared kitchens and customer areas usually need daily service. Bathrooms and touchpoints drive frequency more than floor area does.
Should I hire a cleaning company or an in-house cleaner?
Under roughly 10-15 hours of cleaning per week, a contracted company is usually cheaper once you count payroll, insurance, cover for absences, and equipment. In-house starts to win for large single sites with full-time cleaning need.
What insurance should a commercial cleaning company carry?
At minimum public liability insurance and employer's/workers' compensation coverage for their staff. Ask for certificates — if an uninsured cleaner is injured on your premises, the liability can land on you.
How do commercial cleaning contracts handle keys and alarms?
Reputable companies run signed key registers, alarm-code logs, and vetted staff lists. Ask how keys are stored, who can access your site, and whether staff are background-checked before handing over out-of-hours access.
Why are Australian office cleaning quotes higher on evenings and weekends?
The Cleaning Services Award sets penalty rates for early, late, and weekend shifts — commonly 15-50% loadings and higher on Sundays. Since offices mostly want out-of-hours cleaning, quotes bake in those award loadings; a bid that ignores them likely underpays workers.
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