January rolls around, the lights come back on, and Melbourne workplaces get busy again. If you want a clean, safe and welcoming space for staff and customers, now is the time to lock in a reliable commercial cleaning
partner. Here is a clear guide to how commercial cleaning is scoped and priced in Melbourne, what is typically included for offices, retail and hospitality, and how Yes Cleaning prepares tailored quotes after a
walkthrough. You will also find answers to common pricing questions, plus a simple way to book a site visit.
How commercial cleaning is scoped in Melbourne
A good commercial clean starts with a walkthrough. We meet you on site, discuss your priorities, confirm site access and compliance needs, and map out areas by frequency, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly. The
walkthrough helps us understand:
- Size and layout, total square metres, open plan vs. partitioned spaces
- Foot traffic and risk zones, entrances, lifts, bathrooms, kitchens, trading floors
- Surface types, hard floors, carpet, glass, stainless, stone, tile and grout
- Waste and recycling requirements, including secure disposal
- After hours access, building inductions, keys, alarm codes and parking
- Compliance, public liability insurance, SWMS, MSDS, working with children checks for childcare and education, food safety for hospitality
From there, we document a scope and recommend a frequency plan that matches your budget and standards.
Pricing in Melbourne, hourly vs fixed
Melbourne commercial cleaning is commonly priced either hourly or as a fixed recurring fee. Both can be fair, the right choice depends on your site and preferences.
- Hourly pricing, suited to variable or trial periods, or one-off deep cleans. In Melbourne, most commercial cleaners charge between $45 and $70 per hour per cleaner for standard tasks, with specialised work or after hours often higher. Yes Cleaning provides tailored quotes based on your scope and schedule.
- Fixed pricing, preferred for ongoing office, retail and hospitality contracts. We estimate labour time per visit, assign the right team size, include supervision and consumables if required, and present a clear monthly or per-visit fee. Fixed pricing gives budget certainty and service-level clarity.
What influences the price:
- Site size and complexity, more rooms, more fixtures and more bins increase time
- Foot traffic, busy sites need higher frequency and more detailed sanitising
- After hours access, evening or overnight cleans may attract a premium
- Compliance and inductions, safety briefings and documentation add setup time
- Add-ons, carpet steam cleaning, high window cleaning, kitchen canopy cleaning, pressure washing and machine scrubbing are quoted separately
Typical ranges to help you plan:
- Small office suite, 100 to 200 sqm, from $150 to $350 per visit depending on tasks and frequency
- Mid-size office, 500 to 1,000 sqm, from $400 to $1,200 per visit
- Retail tenancy, 80 to 300 sqm, from $120 to $450 per visit
- Hospitality venues vary widely, front of house plus kitchen and bathrooms are scoped after a site check
Every site is different, your tailored quote may sit outside these ranges, especially for complex environments or premium requirements.
What does commercial cleaning cover
For offices, a standard recurring scope often includes:
- Rubbish and recycling removal, replace liners where required
- Desks, ledges and common surfaces dusted and wiped, touch points sanitised
- Kitchens and break areas, benchtops, sinks, taps and appliances exterior wiped, floors cleaned
- Bathrooms, toilets, urinals, basins and mirrors sanitised and restocked
- Floors, vacuum carpet and machine or mop hard floors
- Glass spot cleaning for doors and partitions
- Entrance and reception tidy, fingerprints, mats and bins
For retail, we focus on presentation and safety:
- Trading floor dusting and wipe-downs, POS counters, displays and mirrors
- Change rooms, handles and benches sanitised
- Back of house, stock room tidy and floors
- Shopfront and entry glass cleaning on a set cycle
For hospitality, cleaning is coordinated around service:
- Front of house, tables, benches, partitions and floors
- Bathrooms sanitised and restocked
- Back of house, degreasing hard floors, detail cleaning of splash zones, cool room floors and drains as agreed
- Optional canopy and filter maintenance on a schedule, plus periodic deep cleans
Optional add-ons, quoted as needed:
- Carpet steam cleaning and stain treatment
- High and hard-to-reach window cleaning
- Hard floor scrubbing and restoration
- Pressure washing of exteriors and loading bays
- Post-construction or renovation builders cleans
Is commercial cleaning the same as office cleaning?
Office cleaning is one type of commercial cleaning. Commercial also covers retail, hospitality, warehouses, education, childcare, aged care and construction sites. Each setting has different standards and compliance
needs. Our team adapts the plan and methods to your industry.
How long to clean a 1,000 square feet office
A 1,000 square feet office is about 93 square metres. For a routine clean that includes bins, bathrooms, kitchen surfaces and floors, plan on 1.5 to 3 labour hours per visit for a tidy, low traffic space. Busier sites with many
desks, meeting rooms and higher touch-point sanitising may need 3 to 5 labour hours. A two-person team halves the on-site time while keeping total labour similar.
Short testimonials from Melbourne clients
“Professional and punctual. Jay and the team never miss a beat and the office is spotless every morning.”
“Attention to detail is next level. Skirting, vents, corners, all the small things get done without asking.”
“Signed a long-term office contract after a trial month. Reliable, easy to communicate with and fair pricing.”
These comments reflect the most common feedback we receive, punctuality, thorough work and consistent results over months and years.
Why Melbourne businesses choose Yes Cleaning
- Reliable scheduling, on time and aligned with your trading hours
- Fully trained staff with professional equipment for offices, retail and hospitality
- Clear communication, site notes and checklists tailored to your space
- Flexible add-ons when you need them, like carpet steam cleaning or window work
- Fully insured, compliance ready and experienced with complex CBD and shopping centre sites
If you need a specialist for floor restoration or a once-off deep clean before reopening, we can bundle that into your plan. When carpet refresh is part of the scope, our team can integrate a scheduled carpet cleaning service
melbourne to keep your workplace fresh.
How much does commercial cleaning cost in Melbourne
Most commercial cleaners work within the ranges above. Hourly rates commonly sit between $45 and $70 per hour for standard tasks, higher for specialty work, high windows or machine scrubbing. Your exact cost
depends on scope, frequency and access. After a walkthrough, we provide a fixed proposal with inclusions, exclusions and a schedule so you can compare options with confidence.
How Yes Cleaning tailors your quote
- Discovery call, we note your site address, size, industry, access times and goals.
- On-site walkthrough, we assess areas, confirm cleaning methods, consumables and compliance.
- Scope and frequency plan, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks with service levels.
- Quote and schedule, clear pricing, team size, start date and check-in points.
- Start and refine, we launch the service, monitor quality and adjust based on feedback.
For CBD tenants and multi-site operators, our project lead coordinates inductions and security access so your start-up is smooth.
Simple steps to book your commercial clean
- Call 03 9088 3088 to speak with our team and lock a site visit.
- Or use the booking form on our website and we will confirm a time.
- Prefer after hours, let us know your window and we will make it work.
If you are comparing options across multiple vendors, our scope is easy to benchmark, and our references are available on request. For broader information on our commercial capability, explore our commercial cleaning
melbourne page.
Summary
Commercial cleaning in Melbourne is best priced after a quick walkthrough, where we match tasks and frequency to your site size, traffic and access. Expect hourly rates around $45 to $70 for standard work, with fixed recurring pricing available for certainty. Typical scopes cover bins, surfaces, kitchens, bathrooms and floors, with retail and hospitality receiving industry specific attention. A 1,000 square feet office usually takes 1.5 to 3 labour hours for a routine clean, more for high traffic or complex layouts.
When you are ready to start the year with a spotless workplace, book a free site visit. Call 03 9088 3088 or use the booking form and we will get you scheduled. If you need ongoing support with office cleaning services
melbourne, please reach out for a tailored plan that fits your business.
