Post-event cleaning, done overnight

Post-Event Cleaning Services

Weddings, functions and venue hire cleaned up the moment the last guest leaves — handed back spotless by morning, across Melbourne.

Overnight turnaround Fully insured Waste removal included
Post-Event Cleaning Services
Overnight turnaround

Venue due back in the morning?

We pack down, clear the waste and clean through the night so the space is ready for the next booking. Tell us your bump-out window and we will work to it.

Overview

What does post-event cleaning include?

Post-event cleaning is the full pack-down after your function — rubbish and recycling bagged and taken off site, tables, chairs and bars wiped down, spills and stains lifted from carpet and hard floors, restrooms restocked and sanitised, and the kitchen or catering area returned to how you found it. We work overnight so the venue is ready for hand-back or the next booking.

We work with couples and private hosts, function centres, halls, galleries and warehouse hire spaces — and we can also provide a bump-in clean before doors open and a crew on site during the event.

What's included

Everything a venue needs back in order

A complete pack-down — from the last glass to the final vacuum.

Full pack-down clean Tables, chairs, bars and surfaces cleared, wiped and reset.
Waste & recycling removal Bagged, sorted and taken off site, including bottles and cardboard.
Floors & carpet restoration Wine, food and drink spills extracted; hard floors mopped and polished.
Restrooms & amenities Sanitised, restocked and left presentation-ready for the next booking.
Kitchen, bar & catering areas Benches, sinks, fridges and prep areas degreased and cleaned down.
High-touch disinfection Door handles, rails, lift buttons and shared surfaces disinfected.
Outdoor & entry areas Courtyards, entries and car parks swept, with butts and litter cleared.
Bump-in & on-event crew Pre-event set-up clean, plus staff on site during the function if needed.
Decor & hire item strip-out Linen, signage and decorations removed and stacked ready for pick-up.

100% eco-friendly cleaning methods

500+Events cleaned up after
8+Years, longest-running contract

Post-Event Cleaning You Can Trust

The night a function ends is the night the venue wants it back. Bond returns, next-day bookings and hire agreements all hinge on the space looking untouched by morning — and that only happens with a crew that turns up on time and knows the run sheet.

Our Melbourne teams work overnight and after hours across weddings, private functions, function centres and hire venues, with the same trusted crew and a supervisor sign-off before we leave.

  • ✓ Overnight & after-hours crews
  • ✓ Police-checked & fully insured cleaners
  • ✓ Waste removal and bin management included
About Our Company
Planning your clean

How long does a post-event clean take?

Turnaround depends on guest numbers, the size of the venue and how much waste is left behind. Most functions are cleaned overnight in a single visit. Here is the crew and window we typically recommend.

Event size Typical time on site
Private function (under 80 guests) 2–3 hours, small crew
Wedding or party (80–200 guests) 3–5 hours, overnight crew
Large function (200–500 guests) Overnight, larger crew and waste run
Multi-day venue hire or expo Nightly resets plus a final bump-out clean
Pricing

How much does post-event cleaning cost?

Post-event cleaning is priced on guest numbers, venue size, how much waste needs removing and the hand-back deadline — not a flat rate. A small private function sits at the lower end; a 300-guest wedding needing an overnight crew and a waste run sits well above it. We quote once we know the venue and date, usually within a few business hours.

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Guest numbers and venue size More guests and more floor space mean a bigger crew and a longer clean.
2
Waste volume and removal Bottles, catering waste and decor strip-out add bagging time and a disposal run.
3
Scope of clean Restrooms, kitchens, bars, outdoor areas and floor restoration each add time.
4
Turnaround deadline Overnight and pre-dawn hand-backs need more staff working at once.
5
Venue access and requirements Loading dock access, lifts, inductions and multi-day events change the rate.
Why Clean + Simple

Why choose us for post-event cleaning?

Venue managers, event planners and couples book us because we turn up when we say we will, work to the bump-out window, take the waste with us, and leave a space that looks like the event never happened — fully insured, with one contact from booking to sign-off.

Overnight turnaround

We clean through the night so the venue opens on time.

The same trusted crew

A consistent, police-checked team that learns your venue.

One point of contact

A dedicated coordinator from booking through to sign-off.

Fully insured & licensed

Public liability, workers’ comp, VIC labour-hire licence.

Waste taken off site

Rubbish, recycling and bottles removed, not left at the door.

Eco-friendly options

Environmentally responsible products and sorted recycling.

Locations

Post-Event Cleaning across Melbourne

We cover metropolitan Melbourne for weddings, private functions and venue hire turnarounds.

Overnight crews across inner Melbourne and out into the suburbs — function centres, halls, galleries, warehouses and private homes.

Inner Melbourne

Melbourne CBDDocklandsSouthbankCarltonEast MelbourneWest MelbourneNorth MelbourneParkvilleFitzroyCollingwoodSouth Yarra

East & South-East

RichmondHawthornCamberwellKewBox HillDoncasterGlen WaverleyMalvernBrightonBentleighSt Kilda

North & West

BrunswickCoburgPrestonNorthcoteEssendonMoonee PondsFootscrayYarravilleWilliamstownSunshineAltona
What our clients say

Trusted by venues and hosts like you

★★★★★

They came in at midnight after our wedding and the hall was spotless before the venue opened. We got the full bond back without a question.

Wedding host Function centre, Melbourne
★★★★★

We hire our warehouse out most weekends. Having the same crew reset it overnight has made back-to-back bookings possible.

Venue Manager Event space, Collingwood
★★★★★

Rubbish gone, floors done, bar cleared. They work to our bump-out time and we never have to chase them.

Events Coordinator Gallery & hire venue, Melbourne

Common Questions About Our Post-Event Cleaning

How much does post-event cleaning cost? +
It depends on guest numbers, the size of the venue, how much waste needs removing and your hand-back deadline. Tell us the venue, date and rough guest count and we will send a clear, no-obligation quote, usually within a few business hours.
Can you clean overnight or straight after the event? +
Yes, that is how most of our event work runs. We start as soon as guests leave and finish before the venue opens, so the space is ready for hand-back or the next booking. Give us your bump-out window and we will build the crew around it.
Do you take the rubbish away? +
Yes. We bag and sort rubbish, recycling, bottles and cardboard, manage the venue bins, and remove waste from site where the venue does not have capacity. Decor, signage and hire items can be stripped out and stacked ready for pick-up. Rubbish removal beyond what the existing bins can hold is quoted separately.
Can you clean before and during the event as well? +
We can. A bump-in clean gets the space presentation-ready before doors open, and an on-event crew keeps restrooms stocked, tables cleared and spills handled while the function runs.
Do you cover wine and food stains on carpet? +
Yes. Spills are extracted on the night wherever possible, which gives the best chance of full removal. For heavier damage we can arrange hot water extraction of the carpet as part of the same visit.

Get Started

Have a date locked in? Clean + Simple can have your venue spotless before morning. Tell us the venue, date and guest numbers and we will come back with a clear, upfront quote.

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