Strata · 22 May 2025 · 5 min read

Strata Cleaning: What Body Corporates and Strata Managers Need to Know

Strata cleaning is one of the most overlooked line items in a building's budget — and one of the most noticed when it's done poorly.

Common areas are the face of the building. Residents judge the quality of management partly on how well maintained those shared spaces are. Prospective buyers and tenants notice too.

What strata cleaning covers

Strata cleaning typically includes all shared, common-area spaces:

• **Foyers and lobbies** — high-visibility, high-traffic. Should be maintained at the highest standard.
• **Lifts** — walls, floors, buttons, and mirrors cleaned regularly. Lifts accumulate fingerprints and scuffs quickly.
• **Stairwells** — often neglected but important for fire safety and general hygiene.
• **Car parks** — sweeping, oil spot treatment, line marking upkeep.
• **Bin rooms** — hosing down, deodorising, and waste management oversight.
• **Letterbox areas and mail rooms**
• **Pool areas, gyms, and shared amenities** (where applicable)

How often should strata be cleaned?

This depends on building size and resident numbers, but a general guide:

What to look for in a strata cleaning provider

• Public liability insurance (non-negotiable)
• Clear scope of works and service schedule
• Responsive communication — you need someone who picks up the phone
• Consistency — the same cleaner each visit means familiarity with the building

Centra Commercial works with strata managers and owners corporations across Sydney. We provide consistent, scheduled cleaning with direct communication — no call centres, no subcontracting.