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Renova Home Cleaning

Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("T&Cs") govern all services provided by Renova Home Cleaning ("RHC"). By making a booking with us, you ("the client") confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms. We strongly recommend reviewing this document carefully before proceeding with your booking. If you have any questions, please contact us prior to confirming your appointment.

Scope of Work

RHC specialises exclusively in general maintenance cleaning services, whether scheduled regularly or booked as a one-time service. Our services are limited to indoor residential areas that are safely accessible from floor level.

This includes general cleaning of:

  • Kitchens
  • Bathrooms and toilets
  • Laundry areas
  • Bedrooms
  • Living spaces

Tasks typically include light tidying, surface cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and mopping.

Our service is not a deep cleaning service. Certain results may not be fully achievable, particularly in cases involving long-term build-up, heavy dirt accumulation, or neglected areas.

Our Cleaners

  • We do not guarantee that the same cleaner will attend each appointment.
  • Before every service, you will receive a notification confirming the cleaner assigned to your property.
  • All RHC cleaners go through a careful recruitment process, including interviews, training, insurance verification, and police clearance.
  • We never send unverified individuals to clients’ homes.
  • If a booking is cancelled at short notice due to dissatisfaction with a change of cleaner, standard cancellation fees will still apply.
  • Each appointment is completed by one cleaner.

If you have specific preferences or instructions, we strongly encourage you to provide them in advance via email, ideally including photos. Please note that some cleaners may not be fluent in English — providing instructions ahead of time helps avoid miscommunication.

Our Goal and What to Expect

Our objective is to help maintain your home in a clean, fresh, and organised condition. As our service is designed for maintenance cleaning, certain limitations should be expected:

  • We do not guarantee full removal of mould, calcium deposits, or stubborn residue
  • Dusting may be limited in hard-to-reach or obstructed areas
  • Pet hair removal may not be completely eliminated

The final outcome may vary depending on the condition of the property, the time interval between visits, and the level of clutter. While clients are not expected to tidy beforehand, a more organised space allows the cleaner to focus more effectively.

Service Quality

We aim to provide a consistently high standard of service. Some variation may occur due to differences in individual cleaners' working styles, experience levels, or changes in property condition. As cleaning is a manual service, small inconsistencies are natural and should be expected.

Feedback

If you are not satisfied with any aspect of your cleaning, contact us as soon as possible via email, including:

  • A clear description of the issue
  • Photos showing the area in question
  • Context of where the issue is located within the property

Positive feedback is also appreciated and will be shared with our team.

Service Limitations

RHC does not provide:

  • Deep cleaning
  • End of lease or vacate cleaning
  • Post-renovation cleaning
  • Specialised or restoration cleaning services

We strongly recommend engaging specialised providers for these services. Our cleaners are instructed to decline any tasks outside our defined scope.

Vacant Properties

We do not service vacant or unfurnished properties, even if the cleaning is not related to an end-of-lease service. These jobs often involve additional requirements not part of our standard service offering.

Cleaning Frequency Options

Regular ongoing bookings (same day and time):

  • Weekly
  • Fortnightly

Flexible / ad-hoc bookings (subject to availability):

  • One-off
  • Monthly
  • Every few weeks

We cannot guarantee the same cleaner for any schedule. Longer intervals between cleans may impact results.

Booking Process

  • Submit your request through our website
  • Receive a quote via email
  • Provide any required additional details
  • Receive confirmation of your booking

Bookings are only considered confirmed once all required information has been verified and confirmed via email.

Booking Details Required

To finalise your booking, we require: full name, phone number, email address, property address, parking instructions, access instructions, and availability.

Our services are available Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Availability is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed until confirmed.

Changes and Additional Requests

Any changes or additional service requests must be communicated at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before your appointment. All communication must be made through our office — cleaners are not responsible for managing scheduling changes.

Minimum Cleaning Time

Each booking includes a minimum allocated time based on property size and service requirements. We do not adjust pricing based on how quickly another cleaner may have completed the job.

Estimated Pricing

Quotes are estimates only, based on information supplied by the client and assume the property is in a reasonable condition. If the property condition differs significantly, additional time and cost may apply, subject to availability.

Cancellation Policy

We require a minimum of 48 hours' notice for cancellations. Failure to provide sufficient notice will result in:

  • $50 for late cancellations
  • $75 if the cleaner has already arrived at the property

Payment

Payment is required via bank transfer or direct debit. Invoices are issued after each service and are due within 24 hours. Failure to make payment may result in late fees, service suspension, or debt collection procedures.

Access to Property

Clients must ensure the cleaner can access the property at the scheduled time (being present, providing a key, or using a secure lockbox). RHC is not responsible for lost keys left in unsecured locations.

Arrival and Timing

While we aim to be punctual, delays may occasionally occur due to traffic or unforeseen circumstances. If the cleaner arrives late, they will remain at the property to complete the full booked duration.

Right to Adjust, Refuse, or End Service

RHC may adjust booking times in cases of illness, emergencies, or staff shortages, with notification provided as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to refuse service if the environment is unsafe, tasks fall outside our scope, utilities are unavailable, or client behaviour is inappropriate.

We may discontinue services if payments are repeatedly late, there is disrespectful behaviour, frequent last-minute changes occur, or safety concerns are present.

Safety and Footwear

For safety reasons, cleaners must wear closed shoes at all times. Requests to remove footwear may result in refusal of service.

Waste, Valuables & Fragile Items

General household waste will be disposed of in appropriate bins. Cleaners will not remove items off the property. Clients are responsible for securing fragile items, valuable belongings, and sentimental objects.

Waiting Time

If the cleaner is unable to access the property, additional charges may apply after 15 minutes. If no contact is made, the appointment may be cancelled with a fee.

Parking

Clients must provide suitable parking close to the property. Any parking costs or fines incurred will be added to the invoice.

Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not satisfied with the service, notify us within 24 hours with clear details and photos. We will review the issue and may arrange a re-clean where appropriate.

Pets, Children & Independent Work

We are a pet-friendly service. However, pets should be secured during cleaning and aggressive behaviour must be disclosed in advance. Clients are responsible for ensuring a safe environment for children. Cleaners must be allowed to work independently to ensure efficiency and consistency.

Damage

Any damage must be reported within 24 hours. We are not responsible for pre-existing issues or general wear and tear.

Hygiene & Illness

We follow hygiene protocols but cannot guarantee complete elimination of cross-contamination. If the client or cleaner is unwell, appointments may be rescheduled.

Non-Solicitation

Clients agree not to engage RHC cleaners privately during service or within 12 months after the last service.

Intellectual Property

All materials remain the property of RHC and may not be reused without written permission.

Third-Party Systems & Force Majeure

We may use third-party systems and are not responsible for their performance. We are not liable for delays caused by events beyond our control.

Changes to Terms

RHC reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the current terms.