Cleaning Melbourne

What Cleaning Melbourne does

Cleaning Melbourne is a privately held Australian commercial cleaning services company founded in 2008 by David Gagovski and headquartered in Greensborough, Victoria. The company provides integrated facility maintenance services spanning commercial cleaning, carpet and floor care, window cleaning (including high-rise), pressure washing, grounds maintenance, graffiti removal, event cleanup, hygiene/pest control, and waste management. Its core technology is operational rather than digital, relying on certified management systems (ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, AS/NZS 4801 Health & Safety) and environmentally sustainable cleaning practices, with hospital-grade cleaning protocols and specialized aquatic-facility cleaning as notable differentiators.

The company serves over 1,500 facilities across at least eight verticals including corporate offices, healthcare, education, aquatic and recreation centers, industrial and warehouse facilities, government buildings, events, and gyms. It generates revenue primarily through managed-services contracts with enterprise, government, and community facility operators, supplemented by professional services such as carpet steam cleaning, window cleaning, and one-off event cleanup. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year service agreements representing the dominant contract structure. Distribution combines a dedicated phone line (1300 BE CLEAN), a self-serve client portal, and direct field sales targeting enterprise clients.

The business operates under the Cleaning Australia umbrella brand, with Cleaning Melbourne as the original entity and Cleaning Brisbane launched as a wholly-owned regional operation in early 2025, led by Operations Manager Alejandro Ruiz. The company employs close to 500 staff, over 80% from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and pursues community-led go-to-market through long-term sports sponsorships (Football Victoria, Geelong United Basketball, Northern Football Netball League, Life Saving Victoria) and council partnerships (Darebin City Council, Banyule City Council). Marquee customers include Football Victoria (Home of the Matildas), ARQ (Aquatics and Recreation Queensland), Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Minnippi Golf Course, and Darebin City Council.

Name

Cleaning Melbourne

Legal name

Cleaning Melbourne

Website

https://cleaningmelbourne.net.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cleaning Melbourne is an Australian commercial cleaning company providing integrated facility maintenance services — including cleaning, grounds care, hygiene, and waste management — to over 1,500 commercial, government, healthcare, education, and sports facilities across Melbourne and Brisbane.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (56172)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

General Commercial Janitorial (Recurring Contract Cleaning) (BPABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB), Retail & Shopping Center Cleaning (IMAIADAG), Cleanroom & Controlled Environment Cleaning (BPABABAH), Specialty Cleaning (Deep Cleaning, Floor Care, Disinfection, Post-Construction) (EDAEAAAL), Commercial & Storefront Window Cleaning (HSAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning services
• Facility maintenance
• Specialized cleaning
• Hygiene services
• Grounds maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensborough

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Cleaning Services: Regular and periodical commercial cleaning services for businesses, facilities, and venues. Includes daily, weekly, and on-demand cleaning contracts with enterprise clients.
2. Specialized Cleaning Services: Specialized services including carpet steam cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, graffiti removal, floor resealing, and grounds maintenance offered as add-on services or standalone contracts.
3. Event Cleaning Services: Event clean-up services for community events, festivals, and functions before, during, and after events.
4. Property and Hygiene Services: Hygiene and sanitation services including sanitary waste disposal, consumables replenishment, pest control, and waste management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cleaning Melbourne provides commercial cleaning and integrated facility management services to businesses, government, healthcare, education, aquatic/recreation, and event venues across Melbourne and Brisbane. Core offerings include daily/regular/periodical commercial cleaning, carpet and floor care, window cleaning (including high-rise), graffiti removal, grounds maintenance, pressure washing, event cleaning, property services (waste management, pest control, sanitary services), and hygiene services. Services are delivered via dedicated employed cleaning staff under multi-year contracts.

Product overview

Cleaning Melbourne operates as a commercial cleaning services company offering a unified portfolio of integrated facility management services rather than a software platform. The core service offerings include Commercial Cleaning Services (daily and periodical office/industrial cleaning), Carpets and Floors (steam cleaning and floor resealing), Commercial Window Cleaning (including high-rise access), Event Services, Graffiti Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance (lawn care, mowing, trimming), Pressure Washing, Property Services (waste management, pest control, sanitation), and Hygiene Services. Supporting specialised services target specific industry sectors including Education Facilities, Industrial and Warehouse Cleaning, Healthcare Facility Cleaning, and Strata Cleaning. Additional add-on services include COVID Cleaning Services, Upholstery and Rug Cleaning, and Sanitary Services. These services are offered as individual offerings or bundled to meet diverse client facility management needs across Melbourne and Brisbane markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Cleaning Services Professional commercial cleaning services for businesses across Melbourne and Brisbane, including daily, regular, and periodical cleaning for offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities.
• Carpets and Floors Carpet and upholstery cleaning services including commercial carpet steam cleaning, carpet stain removal, and floor resealing for vinyl and timber floors.
• Commercial Window Cleaning Internal and external window cleaning services including high-access window cleaning for buildings from single-story to high-rise skyscrapers.
• Event Services Event clean-up services for community events including Djerriwarrh Festival, Melton Carols by Candlelight, Movies Under the Stars, New Year's Eve, Winter Firelight Festival, and sports events including ONJ Walk and Geelong United basketball games.
• Graffiti Cleaning Professional graffiti removal services using pressure washing and specific cleaners to remove graffiti from any surface type for commercial and industrial spaces.
• Grounds Maintenance Regular and periodical grounds and garden maintenance including lawn care, lawn fertilisation, lawn aeration, weed control, mowing, whipper snipping, hedge trimming, and tree maintenance for commercial and residential setups.
• Pressure Washing High-pressure cleaning services for concrete, building exteriors, driveways, footpaths, car parks, decks, and hard-to-reach areas including rooftops, using powerful water streams without chemicals.
• Property Services Comprehensive property maintenance including general cleaning, waste management, pest control, sanitary services, property maintenance, and indoor/vertical plant services for commercial and industrial spaces.
• Hygiene Services Commercial bathroom hygiene services including sanitary disposal, soap and essentials replenishment, consumable restocking, and thorough bathroom cleaning for workplace hygiene.
• Floor Resealing Vinyl and timber floor maintenance including strip and clean services, floor resealing, general cleaning, and timber floor protection to extend floor lifespan and maintain hygiene.
• Education Facilities Cleaning Professional cleaning services for schools, kindergartens, universities, child care centres, and educational facilities ensuring hygienic surfaces throughout.
• Industrial and Warehouse Cleaning Industrial space cleaning including warehouse floor scrubbing, power sweeping, general cleaning, high bay cleaning, and technical services for warehouses and industrial facilities.
• Healthcare Facility Cleaning Hospital-grade cleaning practices for hospitals, medical and dental clinics, maternal centres, and healthcare facilities requiring high sanitation standards.
• Strata Cleaning Cleaning services for strata properties and residential complexes including common areas, facilities, and shared spaces.
• COVID Cleaning Services COVID-safe cleaning and sanitation services including risk assessment, waste removal, disinfection, and sanitisation for commercial spaces with outbreak management protocols.
• Upholstery and Rug Cleaning Professional upholstery steam cleaning and rug cleaning services for commercial furniture and rugs of all sizes, styles, and conditions.
• Pest Control Commercial pest control services for businesses and industrial facilities to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Waste Management Commercial waste management and disposal services for businesses and industrial facilities.
• Sanitary Services Sanitary product disposal services including discreet hygienic sanitary bins, waste removal, and bathroom sanitation management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Servicing over 1500 facilities across Melbourne and Brisbane
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Aquatics and Recreation Queensland (ARQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2025Cleaning Brisbane announced as officially endorsed cleaning service provider for ARQ's network of aquatic and recreation facilities across Queensland. Partnership supports cleaner, safer, and healthier aquatic and recreation facilities with tailored cleaning services.
• Banyule City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Hosted Inclusive Employment Forum in partnership with Banyule City Council's Inclusive Jobs Service at Greensborough office, supporting inclusive employment for disadvantaged jobseekers.
• Clublinks ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024Expanded partnership with Clublinks to deliver cleaning services at Minnippi Golf Course and multiple venues in Darebin including Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Narrandjeri Stadium, Darebin Community Sports Stadium, Bundoora Park Public Golf Course, Northcote Public Golf Course, and Centenary Park Golf Course.
• Geelong United BasketballflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Major partner for Geelong United's inaugural WNBL 2024 season. Partnership recognizes commitment to promoting women's sport in Greater Geelong region with long-term agreement.
• Northern Football Netball LeagueflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Naming rights partner of NFNL's Division 2 Women's football competition for 2023 season. Long-term partnership supporting local communities and women's football.
• Football VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver cleaning and soft services for The Home of the Matildas and State Football Centre at La Trobe University, including periodical maintenance, pest control, sanitary and hygiene services, and special events support.
• Teter Mek FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jasmin Herro's Teter Mek Foundation, a not-for-profit charity that creates educational resources for school children and teachers about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Life Saving VictoriacoreGTM or Marketing Partner5-year sponsor of SwimSafe public safety campaign for public pools. SwimSafe educates vulnerable swimmers and promotes water safety awareness across Victorian facilities.
• Darebin City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Darebin Council for cleaning and hygiene services at council facilities. 6-Star Green Star rated Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre requires sustainable green cleaning practices.
• Belgravia FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner$15,000 donation to Belgravia Foundation supporting Immersion Therapy program at WaterMarc in Banyule for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Partnership with Belgravia Leisure for facility cleaning services.
• Light MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development partner responsible for company website design and maintenance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cleanaway Waste Management: Australia's largest waste management, recycling, and sanitary services company — competes with Cleaning Melbourne's property services (waste management, sanitary disposal) line of business.
• Serco Australia: International public services and facility management operator with Australian cleaning and soft-services contracts, particularly in government, transport, and healthcare facilities.
• Compass Group Australia: Large contract services group providing cleaning and support services alongside its core food services offerings across Australian workplaces, healthcare, and education segments.
• Sodexo Australia: Global integrated facility management and food services company with a strong Australian cleaning and soft-services business targeting corporate, education, and healthcare clients.
• Ventia (formerly Broadspectrum): Major Australian and New Zealand facility services and infrastructure maintenance provider with a significant cleaning and soft-services portfolio competing for the same government and venue contracts.
• ISS Australia: Global facility services company with substantial Australian operations covering cleaning, property services, and workplace solutions — competes for enterprise and multi-site facility contracts.
• Spotless Group: One of Australia's largest integrated facility services providers offering commercial cleaning, hygiene, and property services nationally — a direct competitor for Cleaning Melbourne's larger enterprise and government accounts.

Direct peers

• Bidvest Australia (cleaning division): Australian arm of Bidvest providing commercial cleaning, hygiene, and pest control services to corporate and institutional clients across multiple states.
• BIC Consolidated: Australian-headquartered commercial cleaning and facility services company with similar mid-market positioning, multi-site contract capability, and specialisation in retail, healthcare, and office cleaning.
• Jani-King Australia: Commercial cleaning franchise network operating across Australia with comparable customer segments (offices, retail, healthcare) and franchise-based service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cleaningmelb

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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