At Downunder Cleaning, we strive to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety of our team and protecting your property. Below is a list of tasks we are unable to perform:
Moving Heavy or Large Furniture | We define light furniture as items weighing approximately 5–10kg, such as chairs, small tables, or potted plants. Heavy furniture, such as sofas, beds, bookshelves, and large tables, cannot be moved by our cleaners due to the risk of injury or damage to floors. Clients are welcome to move heavy items themselves before our team arrives. |
Cleaning Hard-to-Reach Surfaces | Reachable surfaces are those that can be accessed safely without specialised equipment. We can use a small 2-3 step ladder (if requested at the time of booking) to clean higher areas. However, tasks like cleaning high ceilings, ceiling lights, or tall windows are outside our scope, even with a step ladder. |
Grout Cleaning | We are unable to perform heavy-duty grout cleaning for floors or walls. Shower grout can be cleaned as part of regular bathroom cleaning, but for deep grout cleaning, specialised machinery is recommended. |
Ceiling Cleaning | Our team does not wash or wipe down ceilings. However, we can use extendable dusting tools to remove cobwebs and dust from high areas |
Ceiling Light Fixtures and Fans | While we can dust ceiling fans and light fixtures using extendable poles, we are unable to wipe down or disassemble these items due to height and safety concerns. |
Oven Disassembly | We offer professional oven cleaning but cannot disassemble ovens to clean between glass panels. Please contact us for details about our oven cleaning service. |
Balcony and Balustrades | We clean balcony floors and accessible glass balustrades. However, for safety reasons, our cleaners cannot use step ladders on balconies or clean areas that require one. External surfaces of glass balustrades are excluded. |
Rubbish Removal | We can empty indoor bins and replace liners. For clients with hourly bookings, we can also assist with taking household bins to the kerb. However, we do not remove rubbish from properties. |
Handling Human or Animal Waste | While we excel at bathroom and toilet cleaning, we are unable to clean human or animal waste found in other parts of the home, including pet litter trays. |
Stained Silicone | Mould stains in silicone often penetrate deeply and cannot be removed through standard cleaning. We recommend replacing silicone for a permanent solution. |
Adhesive Removal | We do not remove adhesives, such as stickers, blue tack, or command hooks, to avoid damaging surfaces. |
Use of Ladders | Our cleaners can use a 2-3 step ladder when requested at the time of booking. Larger ladders are not covered by our insurance and therefore cannot be used. |
Ironing, Laundry, and Oven Cleaning | We offer these services as optional extras. Not all cleaners specialise in these tasks, so please book them through our "Extras" section to ensure the right team is assigned. For hourly bookings, let us know your priorities ahead of time. |
Paint Removal | Our services do not include removing paint from floors, windows, or other surfaces. |
Air Conditioning Filters | Cleaning air conditioning filters is not included. We recommend hiring a professional service for this task. |
Fly Screens | Due to the fragile nature of fly screens, we do not remove or clean them. |
Curtains | Our team does not clean curtain fabrics or upholstery. |
High-Pressure Cleaning | We do not provide high-pressure cleaning services as our equipment is not designed for such tasks. |
Concrete Stains | Stains on concrete surfaces are not within our scope of cleaning. |
Garages, Workshops, and Sheds | We do not clean garages, workshops, sheds, or similar outbuildings. |
External Property Areas | Our services are limited to the interior of properties. Outdoor cleaning is excluded, except for balconies and porches. |
Gardens and Landscaping | We do not offer gardening, landscaping, or yard maintenance services. |
Pools | We do not provide pool cleaning or maintenance services. |
BBQs | BBQ cleaning is not offered, as it requires specialised equipment and cleaning agents. |
Pest Control | We recommend engaging professional pest control services before booking a cleaning service if pests are an issue. |
If you have any questions about our exclusions or need clarification, please contact our friendly team through our Contact Us page (link) We’re happy to help tailor your booking to meet your specific needs.