Cleaning guides & tips
Straight-up advice from the Mint team — the questions Aucklanders ask us most, answered properly.

Carpet & stains
How to Get Stains Out of Carpet: Pet Stains, Wine, Coffee & More
A quick-reference guide to lifting the carpet stains Aucklanders Google most — and when to call in a professional clean.
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Carpet & stains
How Often Should You Clean Your Carpets?
How often to vacuum, spot-clean and book a professional deep clean — for family homes, pets and rentals.
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Carpet & stains
How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost in Auckland?
What drives carpet cleaning prices in Auckland, typical ranges by room, and how to get an accurate quote.
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Move-out & checklists
The End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Checklist (NZ)
Exactly what a landlord or property manager inspects at move-out, room by room, so you get your bond back.
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Move-out & checklists
The Ultimate House Cleaning Checklist
A room-by-room weekly, monthly and seasonal cleaning checklist — or hand the lot to Mint and get your weekends back.
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Mould & damp
How to Remove Black Mould (and Keep It Gone)
Black mould is a very Kiwi problem. How to remove it safely from walls, ceilings and fabric — and stop it coming back.
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Oven & kitchen
How to Clean an Oven (Without the Fumes)
The step-by-step for racks, glass and range-hood filters — the jobs people dread most in a spring or move-out clean.
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Windows & exterior
How to Clean Windows Streak-Free
The technique, the tools and when to hand your windows to a professional cleaner.
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