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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 87 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their excellent work, often highlighting their thoroughness, efficiency, and pleasant demeanor. Many people appreciate the reliability of the cleaners and the high standard of service provided, making their homes spotless. The booking process is also frequently noted as easy and straightforward. However, some customers also noted issues with customer service, mentioning slow responses or conflicting information. A few other people also felt that the quality of the cleaning was below expectations, with some instances of incomplete work or cleaners not showing up as scheduled. There were also isolated reports of missing items, which led to dissatisfaction with the company's response.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been using Absolute Domestics for 6 years now and can't rate them highly enough. Jordan our cleaner is fabulous, love coming home to a clean house and she's great with our menagerie of pets. Lo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute Domestics is a great company to work with, they provide easy to use apps for both the client/ work side of things and the payment process. You don't have to advertise, pay additio... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prasad truly did an amazing job with our home clean! He was very thorough, very polite, very efficient and paid attention to detail! He genuinely did such an amazing job and left our home looking abso... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute Domestics have been marvellous and the sent a wonderful cleaner. After she has been the house looks great and it is such a great feeling seeing the house look so good. Chris

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  1. Home Services

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Absolute Domestics has been helping in Australian homes for over 30 years. We expertly match our clients with our police checked, trained, vetted cleaning contractors.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Experience

I had a good experience with Absolute Domestics. I booked a fortnightly clean with them.
The person that was allocated, Fracesca, did a very thorough job of everything I wanted.

December 31, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointed

I’m extremely disappointed with the service I received from Absolute Domestics. I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel it’s important to share my experience so others don’t go through the same frustration, I’m from Darwin.

I booked an end-of-lease clean for my 33m² furnished rental apartment. I confirmed the details over the phone with the cleaner beforehand, including the type of clean and the price. Two cleaners arrived and worked for 3.5 hours (1 hour and 45 minutes each). After they were done, I transferred the agreed payment.

As this was my first time hiring a cleaner, I wasn’t aware I was supposed to provide a list of tasks. When the cleaner asked what type of clean it was, I explained it was an end-of-lease clean and asked if he needed anything else. He said no, so I assumed everything typically included in an end-of-lease clean would be done. If I had known a list was required, I would have gladly provided one.

When I returned to inspect the apartment, I was shocked by the poor standard of cleaning. The fridge and freezer were completely untouched, and the small balcony had not been cleaned at all. My furniture, including side tables and storage units, still had visible dust on them. Under the bed was full of dust, as it hadn’t been touched. Additionally, some surfaces had been wiped, but they were left wet and dirty, which made it worse.

The only areas that were cleaned to an acceptable standard were the bathroom and kitchen cupboards. However, the entire apartment’s condition did not reflect 3.5 hours of professional cleaning.

I contacted Absolute Domestics immediately and shared photos of the issues. Their customer service team was polite, proactive, and tried their best to assist me. They followed up with the cleaner and informed me he wasn’t answering their calls. Despite their efforts, I had to clean most of the apartment myself since I was moving out the next day.

After multiple follow-ups, they finally reached the cleaner, who only agreed to refund one hour’s worth of work (30 minutes per cleaner). This was unacceptable given the amount of work left undone. To top it off, the cleaner sent me rude messages saying I am not considerate and if you had 3.5 hours to clean do you think you can do it?, he also asked me to pick up the cash refund from his house because he didn’t have money in his bank account. This was completely unprofessional and straight out disrespectful.

While Absolute Domestics’ customer service team tried to help, the overall experience was terrible. The cleaner’s attitude, lack of accountability, and the poor cleaning standards left me feeling let down. I wouldn’t recommend this company, and I hope they reconsider the cleaners they work with to avoid others facing similar issues.

December 17, 2024
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Reply from Absolute Domestics

Hi Tina,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding the recent cleaning service provided by Absolute Domestics. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and disappointment you experienced.
We understand that your end-of-lease clean did not meet your expectations, particularly in relation to the untouched fridge, uncleaned balcony, and dust in various corners. We acknowledge that no priority list was requested, and that our cleaner did not clarify the need for such a list.
Our records indicate that the cleaner worked for a total of 3.5 hours. However, we agree that the cleaning should have been more thorough and apologise for any miscommunication that led to the subpar service. We also regret the unprofessional behaviour exhibited by the cleaner, including the inappropriate messages and suggestion to collect the cash refund from his residence.
We would like to clarify that while the fridge is typically not included in our bond clean, the assigned cleaning contractor should have communicated this clearly to avoid any misunderstandings.
After discussing the situation with the cleaner, we initially offered a $60 refund, equivalent to one hour of work, which you accepted. We understand that you later requested a $90 refund for 1.5 hours of work, but ultimately agreed to the $60 refund. We acknowledge and respect your discomfort with accepting a cash refund, and the $60 was refunded to your account on 19/12.
We deeply regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. We are taking the necessary steps to ensure this does not happen again. Should you have any further concerns or require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for your feedback, and we apologise once again for the inconvenience.
Best Regards,
Absolute Domestics

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Paid for 2 hours left after 1:45 tiled…

Paid for 2 hours left after 1:45 tiled floors lounge mopped around small rug rug dirty underneath left dust along skirting pretty average

November 27, 2024
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Reply from Absolute Domestics

Hi David,

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience you experienced regarding the cleaning service. We strive to provide the highest quality service, and it is clear that we fell short of your expectations on this occasion.

I am sorry to hear about the issues with the tiled floors and the dust along the skirting. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will address these concerns with our team to ensure that such oversights do not happen in the future. Additionally, please be advised that our Area Coordinator has been in contact to discuss this matter further and find a satisfactory resolution.

We appreciate your business. If there is anything we can do to make this right, or if you'd be willing to give us another go in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best Regards,
Absolute Domestics

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kellie did an exquisite job

Kellie did an exquisite job of cleaning my family home. Everything is spotless and she even did a little extra with the time she had left after finishing the list of required tasks.

December 13, 2024
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Reply from Absolute Domestics

Hi Natasha,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Kellie exceeded your expectations and left your home spotless. She takes great pride in her work, and it’s fantastic to know she went the extra mile to make your experience even better.

We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Kellie—it’ll make her day! If there’s anything else we can do for you or if you need our services again, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best Regards,
Absolute Domestics

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I advise anyone to stay far away from this company

.I had a terrible experience with Absolute Domestic. I hired them to clean my home, and they sent two very young cleaners, J and J, who were supposed to work for 5 hours. However, my electronic lock records show they were only present for 4 hours. Not only did they fail to complete the basic cleaning tasks, but for instance, they created a mess in the kitchen themselves and left it unclean! I had an important work meeting scheduled after they were supposed to finish, but due to their incompetence, I had to rush around to clean the house myself.

When I provided evidence to Absolute Domestic, they completely shirked their responsibility, claiming the cleaners were independent contractors. They charged me for 5 hours of work but only provided 4 hours of no service just presence! This is theft. Their lack of accountability is unacceptable. The countless emails and phone calls I made to resolve this issue were a complete waste of my time and energy. I advise anyone to stay far away from this company.

I should add my response to their comment here:
I appreciate you taking the time to respond, however, I am disappointed to see that you have continued to repeat false statements and misrepresentations despite the evidence I have provided here.
There are two screenshots of the door lock. The second one clearly shows that the last time the door was opened by the cleaners was at 2:17 PM! My arrival time is also clear, which was after 5 PM, and you can compare this time with the time I took the photos after entering the house.

Regarding their arrival time, I can also provide a screenshot of the door lock and their call to my mobile phone because when they arrived they didn't know how to get in and called me. I am ready to share more images and documents here.

There's no need to repeatedly lie about their arrival and departure times by denying what I told you in the phone call! Fortunately, I emailed you before the phone call, and now in the screenshot I've attached from my email, I've clearly mentioned their arrival and departure times.

There are no paint stains on the floor of my house, and what you see are garbage particles that I vacuumed after they left. The only things that are pre-existing! were a few full garbage cans, some rubbish on the floor, some dry leaves, and some stains on the kitchen and toilet surfaces, which is why I hired cleaners for 5 hours! However, neither of these two cleaners removed any of these.

This constant repetition of you saying that someone brought and dumped the garbage later and took a picture is a slander and can have legal consequences for you if you don't apologies. I have attached all my statements with evidence, including the time and date the photos were taken, my arrival time, and a screenshot of the text message I sent you when I got home and saw the situation.

What I'm saying is completely clear and supported by evidence.

November 25, 2024
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Reply from Absolute Domestics

Hi Nasimkh,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding the recent cleaning service. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and disappointment caused. Your concerns are taken very seriously, as our aim is always to meet the highest standards and ensure your satisfaction.
After reviewing the situation and corresponding phone calls, we note that you previously mentioned the cleaners arrived at 12:10 PM and departed at 2:30 PM. This equates to 2 hours and 20 minutes per cleaner, totaling 4 hours and 40 minutes of man-hours worked, which is contrary to the most recent claim that they only cleaned for 4 hours, and the cleaner’s assurance that they arrived on time at 12:00 PM and completed the full 2 hours and 30 minutes of service, equaling 5 man-hours. We regret any confusion surrounding the exact duration and apologise for any misunderstanding.
The cleaners reported difficulties with the alfresco balconies due to footwear restrictions and the extensive scope required, which they communicated during the service – we are noting this, as one of the photos you have provided is of the area. Despite not completing the full list of tasks you requested; they did perform cleaning tasks during the 4 hours and 40 minutes they were at the property. It is not accurate to say that no service was provided.
The cleaners have also reported that certain issues, such as paint splatters, were pre-existing and beyond the scope of a standard cleaning service, requiring a deeper clean. Regarding the photos of the leaf in the bathroom and stains near the stairs, the cleaners confirmed that these were either pre-existing or addressed during their time at the property. They believe the leaf may have been brought in post-cleaning, as they would not have left such a visible issue unaddressed.
As independent contractors, the cleaners maintain that they worked hard within the allocated time, and they believe a pay deduction would not be fair. Any refund decision ultimately rests with them.
We deeply regret that this experience has been frustrating for you and acknowledge the shortcomings in service. We appreciate the additional details you provided, as they help us identify areas for improvement.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and remain committed to improving our processes to prevent such issues in the future. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Best Regards,
Absolute Domestics

Edit:

Dear Nasimkh,

We have not indicated at any point that we believe rubbish was brought to the property and disposed of in the bin after the cleaners' visit. Could you please clarify where and when this was communicated?

As previously mentioned, not all items on your priority list were completed within the allotted time due to the extensive scope of work. One item was the removal of rubbish from the kitchen to the outdoor bins – pictured.

Regarding the floor markings, based on the provided photographs, the markings appeared to be paint drippings. This was also communicated by the cleaners who attended the property. As advised, removing these requires more thorough cleaning than mopping and vacuuming.

Best Regards,
Absolute Domestics

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really poor service then blame your customer!!

Booked a move out clean for Sunshine Coast in Dec 24. Two cleaners were supposed to come for 3 hours. Only one showed up. Cleaner got into an argument with the oven cleaner when cleaning the kitchen, rather than begin somewhere else in the house and let the oven cleaner finish up. Bathrooms cleaned to acceptable standard.

Ceiling fans weren't cleaned in any room. Kitchen wasn't cleaned at lower level on cupboards and food splash marks left either side of the dishwasher. Entrance hall and lounge areas (tiled) were not mopped.

When I submitted feedback after the clean to AD, the "customer service" person rang me to find out what had happened, ignoring all of the issues I'd identified, focussing solely on why I hadn't given the cleaner a priority list.

This company has no appropriate control level over the cleaners they use so it's a lottery as to what outcome you'll get. Then they compound that by having a call back system that blames the customer when their service is poor.

Avoid them unless your desperate or fancy rolling the dice. If I could rate it less than one star I would.

December 4, 2024
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Reply from Absolute Domestics

Hi,
Thank you for providing feedback on your recent cleaning service. We genuinely regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
Our Area Coordinator called you on 10/12 to discuss the feedback you provided. It was noted that there was some confusion regarding the need for a priority list. Our cleaners operate based on a list of priorities provided by the client, as this ensures that the specific needs of each unique client and home are met within the time available. While you mentioned including notes in your original booking, the details provided ("Wipe down inside kitchen cupboards and drawers, same in bathrooms and wipe down skirting boards throughout") did not constitute a comprehensive list of all cleaning expectations. This gap in communication might have led to the cleaner not performing all tasks you were expecting.
Moreover, we understand that only one cleaner arrived instead of the expected team of two for three hours. Our booking confirmation email outlines how a team of 2 works, for instances when a team of two is assigned, but does not confirm that a team of 2 will be in attendance – we cannot confirm this until a cleaner is assigned. We also note that this booking confirmation email, the email you are referring to, also reiterated the need to provide a priority list to ensure that your expectations are met and the cleaners are aware of all cleaning tasks required.
We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and are committed to ensuring better communication and service delivery in the future. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will take the necessary steps to prevent similar occurrences.
Best regards,
Absolute Domestics

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cleaner- Very good job completed

Our domestic cleaner was briefed prior to the first clean. (Check list sent with specifics for each room). She completed all tasks and did a fabulous job. I was very happy with the result.

December 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth process & a great job!

Within a week of making the initial call to Absolute Domestics, my new cleaner was on my doorstep. She was very efficient & eager to please. The house was sparkling and I got back my weekends! Great job!

November 29, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied

Cleaner arrived on time and did everything I asked of her. (Just home from major operation and can do very little) Floors were main priority and Sharon did a great job.

November 28, 2024
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Reply from Absolute Domestics

Hi Barbara,

Thank you for your review! We are very glad to hear that Sharon did a great job with your cleaning, and was able to provide domestic help following your major operation.

We hope to continue providing you with a high-quality service while you're on the mend, and after!

Best Regards,
Absolute Domestics

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best customer experience

The communications with the company direct and cleaner was thorough and made the experience easy. What a wonderful job that was done too!

November 18, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Less than good service

We hired a cleaner from Absolute Domestic to clean our bathroom and floors once a fortnight. The cleaner attended the property for the initial 2 hour clean and I was specific about the areas I wanted cleaned. The attention to detail was amazing and we were happy to have the same cleaner back on a regular fortnightly basis. On the next visit the attention to detail wasn't the same and was poorly done. There were visible areas of the bathroom that weren't even touched. I had to reclean everything which was frustrating because we had just paid a professional to do this work. I took photos and emailed the area manager who didn't offer a refund or a discounted reclean and just said the cleaner was busy doing other jobs which wasn't true because nothing else had been touched. I advised the area manager I would like a different cleaner going forward. Its been weeks now and they haven't hired a replacement yet keep messaging me saying they're working on it. Don't believe it when it says they will hire a new cleaner quickly and discreetly because that isn't true. It seemed like they did a fantastic job initially to get your business but then do a less than great job going forward.

October 4, 2024
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Reply from Absolute Domestics

Dear Cassie,

Thank you for your feedback regarding our cleaning services. I apologise for the inconvenience and dissatisfaction you experienced.

I understand that the initial clean in October met your expectations, and you were pleased with the attention to detail. It is unfortunate that the subsequent clean did not meet those same standards. We sincerely apologise for this.

Regarding your request for a different cleaner, I apologise for the delay in appointing a new one. We understand your frustration and sincerely regret any inconvenience this has caused.

As of November 21st, we have noted your decision to discontinue our services and opt for a different company. We respect your choice, although we are saddened that we could not assist with your domestic cleaning moving forward.

We value your feedback as it helps us improve our services. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Best Regards,
Absolute Domestics

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