Frequently Asked Questions

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StarFive Cleaning Service FAQ

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions. Please contact us directly for all your enquiries.

General

What kind of service do you offer?
  • StarFive Cleaning Service is a Residential and Commercial Cleaning Business offering Regular Domestic Cleaning, Rental Inspection Cleaning, End of Lease Cleaning, After Party Cleaning, Spring Cleaning/ One-Off Cleaning, Laundry & Ironing Delivery Service, Laundry & Ironing In-Home Service.
  • StarFive Cleaning Service also offer contractual cleaning services for Schools, Day Care Centres, Disability Homes, Nursing Homes, Business Offices, and Retail Shops.
  • StarFive Cleaning Service also offer specialized cleaning services like Oven Cleaning or Fridge & Freezer Cleaning or Carpet Cleaning
What are your operating hours?

We are available 24/7. Booking for Residential Cleaning and Specialised Services can be done through our website 24/7.

Our operating hours are Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5:30pm. We will respond to any enquiries you may have during this timeframe.

Our cleaners are available:

Residential – Monday to Saturday, 9.00 am to 5.3o pm.

Commercial – Monday to Saturday, 9.00 am to 7.oo pm.

An additional fee is required for services provided on Saturdays. See Pricing.

Are you cleaner’s references checked?
  • Yes, they are. We take up references for all our cleaners and those references must be excellent before we would allow them to work for us.
Do you have insurance coverage?
  • Yes we have public liability insurance to cover for any major damage within your home, there is an excess on all claims for which you would be responsible for. The insurance cover is offered to provide peace of mind in the event of any major incidents or damage to your property.
How do you ensure the quality of your cleaners?
  • All potential cleaners are interviewed to ensure the suitability of the applicant. In addition to that, we require cleaners to provide us with verifiable proof of identification, address, two referees and two references, one of which has to be a previous employer, a police check, working with children check and NDIS worker screening check.
  • All our cleaners are vetted thoroughly before being considered ready for work allocations. We require proof of immigration status to ensure that all our cleaners have a legal entitlement to work in Australia.
  • All cleaners must register with us and complete forms designed to safeguard our clients.
Are your cleaners discreet and confidential?
  • Just ask us for our confidentiality form to sign with the cleaner.
Do I have to sign an annual contract?
  • No annual contract for Residential Cleaning Service. For Commercial Cleaning Service there is a one-month minimum contract for the service, which you can cancel by giving us four weeks’ notice to stop using the service.
How long will it take you to find me a cleaner?
  • We try to supply you with a suitable cleaner instantly or within 24-48 hrs. This depends on where you live, what days you want, how flexible you are with your requirement and our cleaner’s availability.
Can I meet the cleaner first?
  • Yes, we can arrange a meeting with you and the cleaner at your house at a convenient time.
Can I get the same cleaner every time?
  • Yes, you will get the same cleaner to do your weekly cleaning. That way you will know who is coming into your home each week and your cleaner will be able to work out a routine with you as to what you would like to do on each visit.
What happens if my regular cleaner is ill or on holiday and cannot come?
  • The cleaner’s holidays are usually prearranged but if for some reason you’re cleaning is missed due to the cleaner’s holidays, illness, or absence. Please call or email us and we will find you a replacement cleaner who will catch up with your cleaning or continue the cleaning service at your home till your regular cleaner is ready for work again. If your regular cleaner is unable to continue, we will endeavour to find you a new cleaner who will continue the regular services.
  • A missed cleaning session does not affect your monthly agency fees or payment amount. Please contact us immediately if you have missed a clean due to a cleaner absence to discuss alternative options.
What if I’m not happy with my assigned cleaner?
  • Simply let us know of your concerns and we will do all we can to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. If this is not possible. We will allocate you another cleaner who should meet your needs.
Can I specify which day my cleaner comes each week?
  • Yes you can specify your choice of days. If you are more flexible on your choice of days it will open up a wider choice of available cleaners for you to choose from.
Who provides the cleaning materials for cleaning?
  • We can provide all necessary cleaning products for the jobs along with the vacuum cleaners, cleaning products, mops, buckets, brooms and dusters, carpet cleaner. Or we can use your cleaning materials to do the job. Just let us know when you book the service, prices may differ.
Can my cleaner come when I am at work?
  • Yes, you can leave a set of keys with the cleaner. You don’t have to be in on the day the cleaner comes. All our cleaners are trained in safe key-holding so we can assure you that your keys are safe with our staff. We provide a Key Security Deposit form for secure key Holding.
What if I have a pet or pets?
  • Please let us know if you have pets when you book and we will find you a cleaner who is happy to work around both cats and dogs, or if you can remove the animal while the cleaner is working to avoid interruption.
Can my cleaner come when I am at work?
  • Yes, you can leave a set of keys with the cleaner. You don’t have to be in on the day the cleaner comes. All our cleaners are trained in safe key-holding so we can assure you that your keys are safe with our staff. We provide a Key Security Deposit form for secure key Holding.
What happens if the time is not enough for the cleaner to finish all the task?
  • Your cleaner will work according to the time booked. If the time is not enough cleaner will continue on her next visit. In some cases, the cleaner can stay extra time if required to complete the tasks, but this will depend on the cleaner’s schedule and the client will have to inform us. We recommend clients book extra time for the first clean this way the cleaners can achieve a reasonable task list. All times quoted or booked are only an estimate and this does not guarantee that the cleaner will finish your task list. If the cleaner stays extra time, the client will pay for the extra to the cleaner.
What happens if my cleaner does not show up?
  • We make every effort in matching you with the right reliable cleaner who will always show up in time. If on the very rare occasion your cleaner is running late or unfortunately, your cleaner does not turn up for any reason and has not contacted you to reschedule a visit, please call us to speak to one of our team member. We will be glad to help you immediately in arranging a replacement cleaner. We will aim to find you an alternative cleaner as soon as possible or before you’re next cleaning visit. Where this is not possible, we may issue a service credit on your account for the missed session.
What happens if I am not happy with the cleaning service I received?
  • We will endeavour to match you with a cleaner who will meet your cleaning needs. If you are not happy with the service for any reason, please get in touch by phone or email. One of our team member will be happy to help. We kindly ask that you give us a reasonable time to resolve the issue.
    If the issue relates to the standard of work carried out, we will speak to the cleaner. And if things do not improve, we will allocate you another cleaner. You may choose to have another cleaner in any case depending on availability.
Do you offer replacement cleaner?
  • We offer replacement cleaners as complementary services to our regular clients to cover for the period where your assigned regular cleaners may not be available due to illness or holidays. Replacements are provided solely based on the availabilities of our cleaners and the client’s willingness to be flexible on the days they wish to receive the cover. Generally, we will aim to find you an alternative cleaner as soon we have an available cleaner or before you’re next cleaning visit. Where this is not possible, we will issue a service credit on your account for the missed session where the missed session qualifies for a service credit.
How do I get a replacement cleaner?
  • Give us a quick call to arrange a replacement cleaner where available. Replacement cleaners are not sent out automatically, as not all clients require them. It is also important for us to know that you’re happy to have another cleaner visit your home.
Can I solicit my cleaner away from the agency to work for me directly or indirectly?
  • No, you cannot solicit or ask the cleaner to work for you directly or indirectly in any capacity. We invest a lot of resources in vetting and recruiting the cleaners for supplying them to our clients. You will be responsible for paying introductory fees as long the cleaner introduced by us continues to work for you or your referrals, whichever the case. Moreover, you will be breaching their agreement with us by engaging the services of the cleaner directly without paying the us. Please see the terms and conditions for more information. You are welcome to rehire the cleaner through us.
Do your cleaners work on public holidays?
  • Our cleaners do not work on public holidays if your cleaning fall is on one of the public holidays, we recommend you reschedule the visits with your cleaners to a different day that is not on a public holiday.
Do your cleaners work on Sundays?
  • Our cleaners do not work on Sundays.

Residential Cleaning

What tasks will the cleaner normally carry out in Residential cleaning?
  • Your assigned cleaner will handle the routine tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and surface wiping. They will also clean the bathrooms, kitchen, hallway, and other general household cleaning duties as per your instructions. However, please note that the cleaners are not authorized to perform deep or specialized cleaning of antique, delicate, or valuable items. Moreover, they are not equipped to carry out exterior window cleaning or work at heights. If you require additional specialized or deep cleaning services such as carpet or oven cleaning, kindly inform us so that we can arrange for one of our specialists to assist you with the task.
Who instructs the cleaner?
  • The cleaners will always work according to your instructions so far it’s safe to do so. We recommend you instruct your assigned cleaners on all specialised cleaning areas or cleaning materials, solutions, and equipment to be used in your home. Instructions on where and how to use them. If in doubt, please contact us.

Commercial Cleaning

What do commercial cleaning providers do differently to cleaning yourself?
  • At home, you may clean or hire someone to clean approximately once a week. However, for many businesses, daily cleaning services are necessary to ensure proper hygiene standards. In an office setting, frequent cleaning is essential due to the high number of individuals moving around throughout the day. Moreover, shared washrooms and food preparation areas in a workplace are utilized by multiple people, resulting in the transfer of bacteria onto the surfaces they come into contact with. Therefore, it is crucial to regularly clean and sanitize these areas to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Commercial cleaning typically involves adopting a distinct approach to cleanliness. Businesses are responsible for maintaining a clean environment, catering to the needs of both their customers and staff members.

Booking, Quotes & Pricing

How do I make a booking?

 

  • Bookings for our Residential Cleaning and Specialised Services can be made on our website or by calling us at 1300 310 621.
  • Please note that all online bookings made on the website are estimates only. While we strive to provide transparent pricing, it is important to acknowledge that various factors may affect the final pricing.

 

How do I get a quote?
  • You can get quotes for our Residential Cleaning and Specialised Services on our website. Alternatively call us at 1300 310 621.
  • For Commercial Cleaning service, call us directly at 1300 310 621.
  • Please note that all online quotes done on our website are estimates only. While we strive to provide transparent pricing, it is important to acknowledge that various factors may affect the final pricing.

 

Why are the pricing different from the website?
  • Due to various factors you made find that your final bill is slightly different from your online quote or online booking.
  • While we strive to provide transparent pricing, it is important to acknowledge that various factors may affect the final pricing.

Payment

How are payments made?
  • Payment will be made directly to our cleaners at the end of each cleaning visit, with the exception of End of Lease and Commercial Cleaning services. For those services, you have the option to pay us via bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.

Cancellation & Refund

How do I cancel the cleaning contract?
  • You can cancel at any time by giving us four weeks’ notice to cancel. Give us a call or send us an email with your request to cancel the service. We will calculate your final service invoice and service end date. Your notice is required to avoid additional cancellation fees and additional charges.
    Note: You cannot cancel or give notice through your assigned cleaner as this will not be a valid notice.
What happens if I want to cancel a cleaning visit or if I go on holiday?
  • Clients can cancel, choose to skip or miss a cleaning visit/visit for any reason, but you will need to inform your cleaner or us at least 24hrs. You do not have to pay the cleaner for this period but the agency fees are still payable to retain the cleaners available for the clients and to maintain our services.
Do you offer refunds?
  • Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds, as service payment is required to maintain the services and retain the cleaners available. We can only offer service credit where a missed clean qualifies according to our terms and conditions. This also applies when you are cancelling the services at any time or under one month of starting with us for our Commercial Cleaning service. In this case, we will require your notice to cancel.

What People are Saying

“Job well done. Very thorough, trustworthy, and reliable in their work. I am working from home, so a weekly regular house cleaning makes my week lighter and saves my time. Thank you, Star Five Cleaning Service.”
Gerald Chisanga
“Excellent cleaning and Ironing. Very thorough and reliable.”
Sarah Adams
“Excellent work! My house was thoroughly cleaned, and my clothes perfectly ironed. Thank you so much Esther from Star Five Cleaning Service. Will definitely be calling again. Highly recommend.”
Vee Mash

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