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Inner Melbourne Maids Wins 2025 ProductReview.com.au Award
Inner Melbourne Maids Wins 2025 ProductReview.com.au Award

We are excited to share some fantastic news! Inner Melbourne Maids has been recognised as the Best House Cleaning Service in Australia by ProductReview.com.au for 2025. This prestigious award reflects our ongoing focus on providing exceptional cleaning services to homes across Melbourne. A Mark of Excellence Winning this award is a major achievement, as ProductReview.com.au is Australia’s leading consumer review…

Why Booking the Right Amount of Cleaning Time Matters
Why Booking the Right Amount of Cleaning Time Matters

A Guide to Managing Under-Booked Hours At Inner Melbourne Maids, our hourly system allows you to choose exactly how many hours of cleaning you would like. Some customers book extra time to ensure everything is completed, while others intentionally book less than our recommended hours due to budget or a preference for a partial clean. If you book fewer hours…

The Truth About the “Premium” Label in Cleaning Services
The Truth About the “Premium” Label in Cleaning Services

Why Paying More Doesn’t Always Mean Getting More Typically, ‘premium’ suggests superior quality, and justifiably, consumers expect the best when they see that label. However, in the cleaning industry, the term ‘premium’ can be misleading, often used to justify higher prices without delivering enhanced service. Let’s delve deeper into this issue: The Premium Label Many companies claim to offer premium…

The Truth About Bargain Home Cleaners
The Truth About Bargain Home Cleaners

Why Paying Less Can Cost You More We all love a good deal. So when you find a private cleaner willing to clean your home for a low hourly rate, it can be tempting to jump at the perceived bargain. But before you do, it’s important to understand the reality behind rock-bottom cleaning prices. When you hire an individual cleaner…

Hourly Rate or Fixed Price: Which is better?
Hourly Rate or Fixed Price: Which is better?

Choosing a Cleaning Service Have you ever been caught off guard by an unexpected cost increase with a fixed price cleaning service? It’s a common source of dissatisfaction among customers who opt for fixed-price providers. These providers often change the quote and ask customers to pay more if the home requires more cleaning than initially estimated. In such situations, service…

How often do I need house cleaning?
How often do I need house cleaning?

The best way to achieve cleanliness in a home is through regular cleaning. We recommend either weekly or fortnightly cleaning for optimum cleaning results and the best savings. Monthly cleans are treated as a Once Off Clean (which costs more) and can be arranged casually if requested…

How many hours of cleaning does my home need?
How many hours of cleaning does my home need?

A Helpful Guide All our cleaning services are based on hourly rates, allowing you to book the time you need and specify your focus areas and priorities directly with your cleaner. The number of tasks completed is directly related to the total hours booked. As an example, a 2-hour booking would not be sufficient to clean a 4-bedroom home thoroughly.…

Should I step out when my house is being cleaned?
Should I step out when my house is being cleaned?

Often clients like to leave the house when their cleaner arrives. This is to make their cleaner feel comfortable and to not give them the feeling that they are being watched. This is a kind way of thinking and the respect shown to the cleaners are always appreciated. Also stepping out of the house means there are less people in…

Is it better to have a solo cleaner or a team of cleaners?
Is it better to have a solo cleaner or a team of cleaners?

There are differing opinions on whether it is better for a house to be cleaned by a single person or a team of cleaners.  A lot of opinions on this topic are based on perceptions rather than reality. Based on real life trials and comparisons we have found that better results are achieved when your home is cleaned by one…

What kind of products are required on my appointment?
What kind of products are required on my appointment?

Products When you book a service with us, Your cleaner will arrive with the required products for the cleaning service. If you prefer specific cleaning products to be used in your home (organic etc.) you are welcome to supply these products to your cleaner on your appointment day. Equipment Vacuum Cleaner Mop & Mop Bucket For hygiene purposes your cleaner…

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