24/05/2023
When vacating a rental property most people get a couple of cleaning quotes and will choose the cheapest.
This could be the single biggest mistake you make.
We’ve seen a surge in tenants engaging cleaners that have offered a slightly lower price only to be left with a damaged property that has cost thousands of dollars to fix.
We recently had a client compare our quote with a slightly cheaper option. She thought nothing of it and engaged the cheaper company. Once the works had been done she inspected the property and was shocked.. she called us in tears asking if we could help. The cleaning company had done a very average job, but that wasn’t the worst.. they hired a carpet cleaning machine from the supermarket or hardware store and tried to clean the carpet.. The result.. they bleached the carpet in all of the rooms which could not be fixed, it needed to be replaced. Unfortunately this tenant had to use all of her bond to replace the carpet. When she tried to get the cleaning company to fix the problem they refused to return and walked away.
This is one of many shocking scenarios! Cleaning requires trained and experienced people. Never use a company based on price! We have invested tens of thousands of dollars in equipment and training over 15 years, Do your homework.. how long have they been in business? Are they referred by the agent or a reputable source? Do they have a good reputation?
Saving a little on the quote at the start could cost you thousands at the end!
