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ACS Commercial Cleaning provides professional retail shop cleaning services for stores, boutiques, showrooms, department stores and retail complexes across Melbourne. We understand that a clean retail environment is not just about hygiene. It also affects customer perception, brand presentation and the first impression people have when they enter your store.
We currently clean Book Grocer, Ziggy Lou and Franck Provost Paris Australia. That experience across independent bookshops, boutique retail and premium international salon franchises gives ACS practical understanding of the different presentation standards, trading schedules and cleaning priorities found across Melbourne retail environments.
ACS provides police-checked cleaners and gives them enough time to complete the agreed work properly. We aim to maintain the same core cleaning team for your store so they become familiar with your layout, access procedures, presentation standards and cleaning priorities. Individual cleaner availability may change, but we focus on keeping your service consistent. ACS holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL06255 and backs eligible new ongoing cleaning contracts with our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, subject to its applicable terms.
Running a retail business is demanding enough without having to manage cleaning problems as well. ACS works around your trading hours and builds the cleaning programme around the way your store actually operates. If an issue arises, we investigate the cause, adjust the process where required and remain accountable until the agreed outcome is achieved.
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Book a free onsite assessment with ACS and receive a tailored cleaning proposal based on your store, trading hours, customer traffic, presentation standards and cleaning requirements.
A Clean Store is a Profitable Store
Customers make subconscious judgements about your store and your brand based on the cleanliness of your entrance, the shine on your floors, the clarity of your glass frontage and the freshness of the air when they walk through the door. Keeping these areas clean and presentable helps create a positive first impression, particularly in Melbourne’s busy retail precincts.
Franck Provost Paris Australia operates a premium salon brand where the floor-to-ceiling presentation standard is set by the international franchise. Book Grocer trades on a browsing experience where clean, well-organised shelves and comfortable surroundings are an important part of the customer experience. Ziggy Lou operates a boutique where every surface, fixture and display contributes to a curated customer experience. ACS cleans each of these to the specific brand standard their owners require, not a generic retail template.
Our Retail Shop Cleaning Services
Every ACS retail cleaning contract is documented in a written Scope of Works tailored to your store’s size, products, foot traffic and presentation requirements.
General Shop Cleaning
Agreed customer-facing and operational areas cleaned according to your store’s requirements and schedule. High-traffic zones where dirt accumulates fastest including entryways, main aisles, checkout zones and fitting room corridors. Suitable surfaces and fixtures dusted and wiped as agreed. Bins emptied and waste disposed of responsibly.
Retail Floor Cleaning and Maintenance
Retail stores use different flooring types including carpet, timber, vinyl, tile, polished concrete and natural stone, each requiring specific methods and products. Vacuuming and shampooing carpets to remove embedded dirt. Sweeping, mopping and buffing hard floors to maintain a polished finish. Stain treatment and additional floor maintenance are assessed according to the flooring type and condition. Floor waxing and polishing for high-shine surfaces. High-pressure cleaning for outdoor pathways and entrances where suitable and agreed.
High-traffic zones receive more frequent attention than back-of-house areas. We schedule floor care intensity based on actual customer traffic patterns. For stores like Book Grocer where customers browse at ground level, keeping floors clean and presentable is an important part of the shopping experience. For Franck Provost where salon floors accumulate hair and product residue throughout the day, the cleaning approach is entirely different. One size does not fit all.
Window and Glass Frontage Cleaning
Your storefront window is your primary marketing asset. Smudges, fingerprints, dust and watermarks reduce the visual impact of window displays. Regular cleaning of internal and safely accessible external glass can include display windows, glass doors, partitions, showcases and internal dividers. In high foot traffic Melbourne retail strips including Chapel Street, Bridge Road, Sydney Road and Brunswick Street, glass can become visibly dirty within hours.
Your glass should be invisible so customers see your products, not the glass in front of them. Regular window cleaning is especially important for stores relying on window browsing to draw customers inside.
Display and Fixture Cleaning
Dusty shelves, smudged display cabinets and grimy countertops undermine even the best visual merchandising. Dusting and wiping suitable shelves, racks, mannequins, display units, pedestals and countertops as agreed. Point-of-sale equipment, including EFTPOS machines and checkout screens, is only cleaned where suitable methods and responsibilities have been agreed with your team. Well-maintained fixtures help keep product displays looking their best.
Fitting Room and Customer Area Cleaning
Fitting rooms are high personal contact zones. Clean fitting rooms help customers feel comfortable when browsing and trying on items. Mirror cleaning, bench and seating sanitisation, floor care, door handle disinfection and attention to odours where required.
Retail Bathroom Cleaning
Customer-facing bathrooms are one of the strongest signals customers use to judge the overall hygiene of a retail business. Thorough sanitising of toilets, sinks, tapware and tiles. Mirror polishing, floor mopping, consumable replenishment where included in the cleaning agreement, and attention to bathroom odours.
Back of House and Stockroom Cleaning
Clean stockrooms improve staff efficiency and reduce workplace hazards. Stockroom floor care, staff area and breakroom cleaning, packaging waste removal and general cleaning of suitable loading areas where agreed. A professional retail operation maintains standards behind the scenes as well as on the sales floor.
End of Lease Retail Cleaning
If you are moving out of a leased retail space, ACS provides commercial end of lease cleaning designed to meet property manager inspection standards and protect your bond, including floor restoration, window cleaning and waste removal with a Bond Back Guarantee.
Showroom Cleaning Services Melbourne
Showrooms and product display environments require meticulous cleaning that supports visual merchandising. Whether you operate a car dealership, furniture showroom, kitchen and bathroom display centre or electronics showroom, presentation is everything. Display counter polishing, product area maintenance, floor care in high-traffic zones, lighting fixture cleaning and glass cabinet care.
Showroom cleaning requires particular care around merchandise, display items and sensitive surfaces. We discuss which areas and fixtures can be cleaned, any product-handling restrictions and the cleaning methods required before starting. This helps maintain your showroom’s presentation without unnecessarily disturbing the displays.
Department Store Cleaning Melbourne
Department stores present unique cleaning challenges due to scale, multiple product zones, high daily foot traffic and extended trading hours. Sales floor maintenance across multiple departments with zone-specific methods, customer restroom cleaning at regular intervals, fitting room sanitisation, general cleaning of suitable food hall and café areas where agreed, escalator and lift lobby maintenance, and back-of-house cleaning.
For department stores with extended or seven-day trading, we provide cleaning arrangements that can include pre-opening visits, during-trade maintenance and after-hours cleaning, depending on the agreed work and cleaner availability.
Retail Deep Cleaning Services Melbourne
Periodic deep cleaning provides a thorough refresh beyond routine daily cleaning. High-pressure exterior cleaning, safely accessible air vent and light fitting cleaning, full carpet extraction, floor restoration including strip and seal, upholstery cleaning, grout cleaning in tiled areas, and detailed attention to areas routine cleaning does not reach. The services included depend on the store, surface conditions and the work agreed in your quotation.
Deep cleaning is recommended seasonally, before major sales events such as Boxing Day or end-of-financial-year sales, after store renovations or fitouts, or as a periodic reset to maintain the highest presentation standards. For retail stores that trade seven days a week with limited after-hours windows, we can discuss deep cleaning during suitable overnight or early morning periods, depending on cleaner availability and the work involved.
Why Melbourne Retailers Choose ACS
Retail cleaning is about more than completing a checklist. Your store needs to look ready for customers every day, while cleaning is managed around trading hours, merchandise, displays and high-traffic areas. ACS combines practical retail experience, consistent core cleaning teams, clear cleaning arrangements, responsive communication and a presentation-focused approach built around customer-facing environments.
More importantly, we take ownership of the cleaning outcome. If a presentation or cleaning issue arises, ACS investigates the cause, adjusts the process where required, coordinates the necessary response and remains accountable until the agreed standard is restored.
Real Retail Experience
Experience across independent retail, boutique stores and salon environments, including Book Grocer, Ziggy Lou and Franck Provost Paris Australia.
Long-Term Client Relationships
Some ACS clients have stayed with us for six, seven and eight years. One cleaner has looked after the same office every week for eight years. We value the trust and consistency that come from these long-term relationships and aim to bring the same approach to every retail cleaning contract.
Presentation-Focused Cleaning
Retail cleaning is built around customer perception, store presentation, displays, high-traffic areas and maintaining a consistently polished environment.
Consistent Retail Teams, Clear Accountability
ACS aims to provide familiar, police-checked cleaners who understand your store layout, access procedures, trading hours and presentation requirements. Individual cleaner availability may change, but we focus on maintaining a consistent service and making sure the agreed cleaning work is understood.
Cleaning Around Trading Hours
Early-morning, after-hours, weekend and split-shift cleaning can be discussed according to your store’s trading hours, access requirements and cleaner availability. We confirm suitable cleaning times and any additional costs before work begins.
Ownership From Issue to Outcome
If a cleaning or presentation issue arises, ACS investigates the cause, adjusts the process, and works with you to find a practical solution. Founder Hannah Kasay remains personally involved in the day-to-day running of ACS, and clients can contact her directly when they need support.
How ACS Maintains Retail Cleaning Standards
Written Scope of Works
The agreed cleaning tasks, areas, frequency and presentation requirements are discussed before the first clean, including front-of-house areas, back-of-house cleaning and customer bathrooms. This gives your store manager and our cleaners a clear understanding of what’s included.
Clear Communication and Follow-Up
If something needs attention, contact ACS directly. We’ll investigate the concern and work with you to put it right. We aim to resolve cleaning problems promptly rather than leaving store managers chasing answers.
Cleaning Methods Suited to Your Store
Different retail areas may need different cleaning products and methods. We discuss suitable cleaning arrangements for sales floors, bathrooms, stockrooms and any food-related areas before starting, particularly where surfaces or merchandise require special care.
Direct Contact With ACS
If your cleaning requirements change during a busy trading period, seasonal sale or store event, you can contact our team to discuss the arrangements. Hannah remains personally involved in the business, so clients have direct access to someone who can help resolve concerns.
Retail Shop Cleaning Pricing in Melbourne
ACS believes in transparent pricing for retail businesses. Most ongoing retail cleaning contracts fall between $700 and $2,500+ per month depending on store size, foot traffic, cleaning frequency, restroom count, glass frontage area and fitting room count.
Ongoing Retail Cleaning (Monthly Contracts)
| Cleaning Frequency | Typical Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Once per week shop cleaning | From $700 + GST per month |
| Twice per week shop cleaning | Typically $1,000 to $1,500 + GST per month |
| Three times per week shop cleaning | Typically $1,500 to $2,000 + GST per month |
| Daily cleaning (5 to 7 days) | From $2,200 + GST per month |
One-Off and Specialist Cleaning
| Service Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Weekday one off | From $90 + GST per hour |
| Weekend one off | From $110 + GST per hour |
| Deep clean or floor restoration | From $120 + GST per hour |
All pricing exclusive of GST. Final cost confirmed after a complimentary onsite assessment.
Retail Shop Cleaning Across Melbourne
ACS provides retail shop cleaning across all Melbourne suburbs, servicing stores, boutiques, showrooms and retail precincts throughout the metropolitan area.
- CBD and Inner: Melbourne CBD, Docklands, Southbank, South Melbourne, Carlton, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Richmond, Chapel Street, Bridge Road
- Northern: Brunswick, Coburg, Preston, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Broadmeadows
- Eastern: Hawthorn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Glen Waverley, Chadstone, Ringwood, Doncaster
- South Eastern: South Yarra, Toorak, Caulfield, St Kilda, Dandenong, Cranbourne
- Western: Footscray, Sunshine, Werribee, Highpoint, Point Cook, Williamstown
Contact us on (03) 9114 9778 to confirm coverage for your retail store.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does retail shop cleaning cost in Melbourne?
Most ongoing contracts range from $700 to $2,500+ per month depending on store size, foot traffic, cleaning frequency and restroom count. ACS provides a written proposal after a complimentary onsite assessment.
Can retail cleaning be done outside trading hours?
Yes. ACS can discuss cleaning before opening, after closing or during quieter trading periods, depending on your store’s requirements and cleaner availability. Early-morning, after-hours and weekend cleaning arrangements can be included where agreed. Any applicable costs are confirmed in your quotation rather than assuming there is no surcharge for every schedule.
Do you clean showrooms and display areas?
Yes. Car dealerships, furniture showrooms, kitchen and bathroom displays and product display environments. Cleaning that supports visual merchandising and customer presentation.
What types of retail floors do you clean?
Carpet, timber, vinyl, tile, polished concrete and stone. Each surface requires specific methods. We also provide floor waxing, polishing, strip and seal and high-pressure exterior cleaning where suitable and included in the agreed scope.
Do you clean department stores?
Yes. Multi-zone sales floor maintenance, customer restrooms, fitting rooms, food halls and back of house. Flexible scheduling for extended trading hours.
What is included in retail deep cleaning?
Retail deep cleaning can include suitable exterior cleaning, accessible vent and light fitting cleaning, carpet extraction, floor restoration, upholstery cleaning, grout cleaning and detailed attention to areas that need more work than regular cleaning provides. The exact tasks depend on the store, surfaces and access requirements, and are confirmed in your quotation.
Which retail stores do you currently clean?
Book Grocer, Ziggy Lou and Franck Provost Paris Australia. Independent bookshops, boutique retail and international salon franchises across Melbourne.
Are your retail cleaners police checked?
Yes. ACS cleaners are police checked. We aim to provide familiar cleaners who understand your store’s layout, access arrangements, merchandise and cleaning requirements. Individual cleaner availability can change, but our focus is on maintaining reliable cleaning and clear communication with your team.
Do you provide end of lease cleaning for retail spaces?
Yes. Commercial end of lease cleaning for retail premises with a Bond Back Guarantee. Ask our team about the guarantee’s applicable terms when requesting your quotation.
What makes ACS different from other retail cleaners?
ACS has experience cleaning Melbourne retail businesses, including Book Grocer, Ziggy Lou and Franck Provost Paris Australia. We focus on police-checked cleaners, long-term client relationships, giving cleaners enough time to do their work properly and responding quickly when something needs attention. Founder Hannah Kasay remains personally involved in the business, and eligible new ongoing cleaning contracts are backed by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, subject to its terms.
Get a Free Onsite Assessment for Your Retail Store
Book a complimentary onsite assessment with ACS Commercial Cleaning. We assess your store's presentation requirements and traffic patterns, and provide a written proposal based on the cleaning tasks, preferred schedule and access arrangements discussed during your assessment. No charge, no obligation. For professional retail shop cleaning in Melbourne, contact ACS today!
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