Carlton sits close to Melbourne’s CBD, home to the University of Melbourne, tree-lined streets of Victorian terraces and the café culture of Lygon Street. The suburb attracts a mix of students, academics, young professionals and long-term families — many in share houses or apartments where cleanliness matters but time is short.

JOJ Cleaning Services has worked in Carlton for years, building a steady client base of residents and businesses who value reliability and consistency above all else.

House Cleaning in Carlton

Carlton’s housing stock is a mix — Victorian terrace houses, converted apartments, student share houses and modern residential buildings. Each type needs a different approach, and our Carlton team knows what landlords look for, what strata managers expect and what a household needs after a long week.

We offer weekly, fortnightly and monthly regular cleans, plus one-off deep cleans and spring cleans. The same cleaner comes every visit, so you don’t have to re-explain your preferences each time.

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Property Walkthrough & Free Quote

  • All properties must be viewed first before work commences
  • A free property quote is provided with a walkthrough
  • Ensures fair, transparent pricing and clarity on what will be covered

Minimum Booking

  • Residential cleans are a minimum of 3+ hours per visit

Payment

  • Payment required on the day of service or upon completion
  • Cash (exact amount only, no change provided) or direct deposit
  • An invoice will be provided

What’s included:

  • Same cleaner every fortnight
  • Wooden & tiled floors swept/vacuumed & mopped; carpets/rugs vacuumed only
  • Skirting boards dusted & wiped in all rooms
  • Microwave, cooktops, splashbacks cleaned & buffed (oven on request, extra cost)
  • Ground-level windows available on request (internal/external & tracks extra cost)
  • Supplies included
  • Fully insured
  • No lock-in contracts
  • Easy to rebook

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End of Lease Cleaning in Carlton

Carlton has one of Melbourne’s highest rental turnover rates, driven largely by the University of Melbourne and RMIT proximity. Whether you’re vacating a share house on Grattan Street or an apartment near Carlton Gardens, a thorough bond clean is essential.

Our end of lease cleaning in Carlton covers everything your property manager will check: oven and rangehood, bathrooms, skirting boards, light switches, inside cupboards and windows. We work to real estate inspection standards and offer a 48-hour callback if anything is flagged at the final inspection.

Property Walkthrough & Free Quote

  • All properties must be viewed first before work commences
  • A free property quote is provided with a walkthrough

Payment

  • 50% deposit required upfront
  • Remittance advice provided before work commences
  • Balance on completion

What’s included:

  • Full bond-back clean
  • Oven, microwave, cooktops, range hood and all appliances
  • Cupboards cleaned inside and out
  • Splash backs, bathrooms, mirrors, benches and shower screens
  • Floors: wooden & tiled swept/vacuumed & mopped; carpets/rugs vacuumed only
  • Tubs and all fixed fixtures
  • Skirting boards dusted & wiped in all rooms
  • Ground-level windows on request; internal/external & tracks/fly screens extra cost
  • Free return visit if inspection flags anything

Office Cleaning in Carlton

Carlton has a growing cluster of creative studios, medical practices, co-working spaces and small businesses — particularly around Lygon Street and the university precinct. A clean, well-presented office makes a direct impression on both clients and staff.

We offer regular office cleaning contracts as well as one-off cleans for Carlton businesses. Our team works outside business hours to avoid disrupting your operations.

What’s included:

  • After-hours cleaning, Monday–Thursday
  • Same cleaner each visit
  • Wipe desks & surfaces, empty bins
  • Sanitize high-touch points (door handles, light switches)
  • Floors swept/vacuumed & mopped
  • All equipment included

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Why people in Carlton use JOJ Cleaning

Carlton residents are time-poor. Between work, study and the demands of inner-city living, cleaning often falls to the bottom of the list. JOJ Cleaning gives them one less thing to manage — a reliable, consistent service with no lock-in contracts.

  • Same cleaner every visit — no strangers through your door
  • Flexible scheduling around work and university hours
  • Over 20 years of experience with inner-city properties
  • Clear inclusions and no overpromising

We also work in Fitzroy, Collingwood, Parkville and North Melbourne.

Questions we get about cleaning in Carlton

Yes. Share houses are a big part of Carlton’s rental market. We do regular cleans for share houses with 2–5 tenants and we’re used to coordinating around different schedules. We’ll agree on what areas are included and keep it consistent each visit.

End of lease cleaning in Carlton is priced based on property size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms and the current condition. Most 2-bedroom apartments range between $350–$500. Call or text Janie on 0407 324 430 for a property-specific quote.

Yes — we work across all Carlton addresses including properties close to the University of Melbourne and Lygon Street. Parking and access can be tricky in Carlton but our team is experienced with inner-city conditions.

Testimonials

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Janie has cleaned my house for 10 years. Over this period, I have found Janie to be an honest, trustworthy & very professional worker.
I have no hesitation in recommending her.

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Thank you for your continued service throughout the years. I am always happy to come home to a clean house.

You are always on time and reliable.  Very much appreciated.

Get a Quote for Carlton

Call or text Janie: 0407 324 430

Email: jojcleaningservices@hotmail.com

Or fill out our contact form — we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.