Updated October 2026
Como is one of the oldest corners of the Shire, and it feels like it. Weatherboard and brick cottages from the early and mid 1900s line narrow streets running down to the Georges River, many with the heritage details intact: timber sash windows, picture rails, fireplaces and, crucially for a bond clean, original kitchens with ovens that have been working for generations.
Older cottages are honest but demanding cleans. A vintage oven takes several times longer than a modern one. Timber sash windows have deep sills and sashes that collect decades of dust. Grout and enamel in original bathrooms need patient work rather than strong chemicals that could damage old surfaces. The bond cleaners we work with treat Como cottages as the specialist jobs they are, and the narrow streets and tight driveways get planned around rather than discovered on arrival.
What a cottage bond clean covers
The clean follows standard agent checklists:
- Older ovens, cooktops and rangehoods degreased with the time they need
- Kitchen cupboards and pantries inside and out
- Bathrooms descaled gently, original tiles and grout scrubbed
- Timber sash windows, sills, tracks and screens cleaned by hand
- Fireplace surrounds dusted, ash removed where present
- Picture rails, skirting and doors wiped
- Walls spot-cleaned, cobwebs cleared
- Floors vacuumed, timber boards mopped with suitable products
Because age drives the hours more than size does, Como quotes lean on condition. Treat any figure as guide pricing only and check typical ranges in our bond cleaning cost guide.
If the bedrooms are carpeted, add carpet steam cleaning. An original kitchen is a strong reason to book a dedicated oven and kitchen clean, and a last minute bond clean is available for tight dates. The base scope is on our end of lease cleaning page.
We also service Jannali and Bonnet Bay nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Can the cleaners clean a really old oven,?
Most older ovens come up well with enough time and the right products. Genuinely burnt-in damage is noted honestly rather than hidden, so your condition report comparison is fair.
Are Como's narrow streets a problem for the cleaning team?
No, but tight parking is worth flagging when you request a quote so the team plans where to unload.
Does a professional clean guarantee my bond in an old cottage?
No. The clean is done to standard agent checklists against your original condition report, but the bond decision rests with your agent and landlord.