General House Cleaning
Keep your home fresh, comfortable and easier to manage with professional general cleaning from Alley Odd Jobs.
Whether you need a one-off tidy-up, weekly support or a reliable fortnightly cleaner, we tailor the service around your home, priorities and available cleaning time.
8+ Years of Experience
Fully Insured
Professional Team
Scheduling Tailored to You
A Cleaner Home Without Losing Your Free Time
Keeping your home clean can feel like a never-ending job. Bathrooms need scrubbing, floors collect dust, kitchen surfaces become marked, and the next round of cleaning seems to begin as soon as the last one is finished.
Our general house cleaning service helps you stay on top of these everyday tasks.
We clean the areas that make the biggest difference to how your home looks and feels, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and floors. You can book us for a one-off clean or arrange regular weekly, fortnightly or periodic cleaning.
Every home is different, so we discuss your priorities before the service and allocate the available cleaning time accordingly.
Our General Cleaning Process
Tell Us About Your Home
Contact us with your suburb, property size, preferred cleaning schedule, and any areas you’d like us to prioritise.
Receive Your Personalised Quote
We’ll provide a clear, no-obligation quote based on your home’s size, cleaning requirements and any additional services you request.
Book a Time That Suits You
Choose a convenient date and time. Whether it’s a one-off clean or recurring service, we’ll work around your schedule.
We Clean Your Home
Our professional cleaning team arrives on time and completes the agreed cleaning tasks with care and attention to detail.
Enjoy Your Fresh Home
Relax and enjoy a cleaner, healthier and more comfortable home while we take care of the hard work.
Popular Cleaning Extras
The following tasks are not automatically included in every general clean but may be added by prior arrangement:
- Inside oven cleaning
- Inside refrigerator cleaning
- Inside cupboards and drawers
- Some extras require additional time, equipment or a separate quote.
- Interior and exterior window cleaning
- Blind cleaning
- Detailed skirting board cleaning
- Detailed wall spot cleaning
- Some extras require additional time, equipment or a separate quote.
- Bed linen changes
- Washing and folding
- Carpet steam cleaning
- Upholstery steam cleaning
- Some extras require additional time, equipment or a separate quote.
- Balcony cleaning
- Additional pet-hair removal
- Detailed appliance cleaning
- Some extras require additional time, equipment or a separate quote.
What Is Not Included in a Standard General Clean?
To provide clear expectations, the following services are generally not included in a routine general cleaning booking unless specifically quoted and agreed:
- Heavy grime or extensive build-up
- Severe soap scum or hard-water deposits
- Mould remediation
- Grout restoration
- Where a property requires more intensive work, we may recommend a deep clean or specialist cleaning service.
- Biohazard or bodily-fluid cleaning
- Pest waste or infestation cleaning
- Hoarding or significant squalor cleaning
- Cleaning at unsafe heights
- Removal of hazardous or unidentified substances
- Where a property requires more intensive work, we may recommend a deep clean or specialist cleaning service.
- Interior and exterior window cleaning
- Carpet or upholstery steam cleaning
- Inside ovens, refrigerators or cupboards
- Full wall washing
- Where a property requires more intensive work, we may recommend a deep clean or specialist cleaning service.
- Moving heavy furniture or appliances
- End-of-lease cleaning
- Building or renovation cleaning
- Where a property requires more intensive work, we may recommend a deep clean or specialist cleaning service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is included in a general house clean?
A general clean normally includes routine cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and floors.
Typical tasks include wiping surfaces, cleaning sinks and taps, cleaning showers and toilets, dusting, vacuuming and mopping. The exact tasks completed depend on your priorities, the condition of the home and the time booked.
What is the difference between a general clean and a deep clean?
A general clean is designed to maintain a home that is already in a reasonably manageable condition.
A deep clean is more detailed and is recommended when there is significant dust, grease, soap scum or grime build-up. Deep cleans generally require more time and may include areas not normally covered during a general clean.
Will I receive the same cleaner every time?
We aim to provide the same cleaner for recurring bookings wherever possible.
Cleaner continuity can be affected by illness, leave, availability or scheduling changes. Where a replacement is required, we will communicate with you before the service.
Do I need to be home during the clean?
No. Many customers provide access through a key, lockbox, concierge or agreed entry arrangement.
Any access instructions should be discussed and confirmed before the booking.
Can you clean homes with pets?
Yes. Please let us know which pets are present, whether they will be inside during the service and whether there are any access or safety instructions.
Additional time may be required for substantial pet hair.
Are cleaning products and equipment provided?
Product and equipment requirements are confirmed when you book.
Please tell us about allergies, sensitive surfaces, pets, product preferences or any items that must not be used in your home.
Can I ask the cleaner to use my products?
Yes. You can request that specific customer-supplied products be used.
The products should be safe, clearly labelled and suitable for the surfaces being cleaned.
Ready to Spend Less Time Cleaning?
Let Alley Odd Jobs take care of the everyday housework so you can enjoy a cleaner, more comfortable home without giving up your free time.
