When Elise and Mark bought a fixer-upper in Bassendean, they knew years of DIY clutter and Swan-River dust stood between them and weekend BBQs on the deck. A looming valuation inspection gave them ten days to get the house market-ready. Here’s how our team delivered a top-to-toe transformation—complete with hard numbers and photo proof.

Project snapshot

• Property size – 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 study, 225 m²
• Turnaround time – 1 day (7.5 on-site hours, three-tech team)
• Tasks – Deep clean + carpet steam, window polishing, pressure wash of 40 m² alfresco
• Debris removed – 11 contractor bags of dust, cobwebs and garden grit
• Dry-time – Carpets ready for furniture in 2 h 15 m thanks to turbo air movers

The challenges

1. Swan-River silt embedded in carpet fibres after winter floods.
2. Old nicotine film on jarrah window frames from a previous tenant.
3. Tonal shift in grout lines—originally light-grey, now brown.
4. Patio moss that turned limestone pavers slick after rain.

Step-by-step game plan

1. Clutter triage

– Sorted recyclables vs landfill with colour-coded tubs.
– Moved salvageable furniture to the garage under dust sheets.

2. Fibre revival

– HEPA pre-vac to lift sand and allergens.
– Citrus-enzyme pre-spray, then 105 °C hot-water extraction (two passes) for all bedroom carpets.
– pH-neutral rinse to leave zero detergent residue.

3. Surface detox

– Degreased kitchen cabinets and rangehood filters; restored natural wood grain.
– Steam-sanitised bathrooms: glass, grout and chrome polished streak-free.
– Window tracks excavated with micro brush; panes finished with DI water for spot-free shine.

Alfresco overhaul

– Applied biodegradable moss-killer; dwell time 20 minutes.
– Pressure-cleaned pavers at 3 800 psi with a rotary surface cleaner.
– Rinsed siding and eaves to prevent splash-back streaks.

Results in numbers

• Dust reduction – PM2.5 count dropped from 104 µg/m³ to 14 µg/m³ (laser meter reading).
• Carpet brightness – +18 % reflectivity on a Lux meter.
• Grout colour restore – from #9E8A6D to #C3BDB4 on a RAL swatch.
• Client satisfaction – 5★ Google review within two hours of job completion.

Why this matters for Perth homeowners

• Home equity boost – Valuer noted “presentation above suburb average,” adding \$24000tothebank’sestimate.•\ast \ast Healthdividend\ast \ast –Post-cleanairqualitymetWHOguidelinesineveryroom.•\ast \ast Maintenancesavings\ast \ast –Earlymouldremovalsavedanestimated$1 200 in potential plaster repairs.

Lessons you can steal

1. Book early – Prime Friday slots vanish first; schedule two weeks out for stress-free prep.
2. Bundle services – Carpet + pressure wash combos cost 15 % less than separate bookings.
3. Insist on photo logs – Visual proof protects your bond and helps with resale marketing.

Thinking of hiring? Run our 7-point checklist first: How to Choose a Reliable Cleaning Company in Perth.

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