How it works

How Housekeep works

1. Match

Just enter your postcode. We’ll pair you with the best local cleaner and give you a price.

2. Manage

Customise and schedule your clean - every week or whenever suits you. You’re in full control.

3. Marvel

…at your spotless house and lack of stress. Plus there’s no hassle with cash - we’ll bill your card when the clean’s complete.

Why choose Housekeep?

Get a 5-star cleaner

Every cleaner is English-speaking, friendly and reliable. They've been vetted, background-checked & rated 5-stars

No minimum contract

When you book a recurring weekly or fortnightly clean, you can change your cleaner or cancel your cleans at any time

Manage cleans online

You can add visits, skip visits, leave notes, and book extra services including ironing, laundry, fridge and oven cleaning

Customise your clean

You can add notes and instructions, give your cleaner spare keys, and even chat to them directly using our app

What you get with Housekeep

What’s included in a clean?

Kitchen

Wash dishes or load dishwasher
Dust and wipe all accessible surfaces
Wipe exterior of kitchen cupboards, oven and fridge
Clean microwave interior and exterior
Wipe switches and handles
Scrub the hob
Wipe countertops
Clean the sink
Put away clean dishes
Take out rubbish and recycling
Vacuum and mop floors

Bathroom

Clean the toilet
Scrub shower, bath and sink
Clean cabinet exteriors, mirrors and fixtures
Wipe switches and handles
Empty rubbish bins
Vacuum and mop floors

Living room & common areas

Dust and wipe all accessible surfaces
Wipe switches and handles
Clean mirrors
Empty rubbish bins
Vacuum and mop floors

Bedrooms

Dust and wipe all accessible surfaces
Wipe switches and handles
Clean mirrors
Make the bed (leave fresh linen out if you would like us to change)
Vacuum and mop floors

Housekeep’s extra tasks

Customise your clean

Oven cleaning, inside the fridge, laundry, ironing, doing the dishes – your wish is our command. Add extra tasks in seconds through your online account.

Find your cleaner

Special requests?

Last minute addition? Forgotten something? You can send notes and instructions straight to your cleaner’s mobile app.

Join our happy customers in Balham

4.6/5

Based on 5,935 customer reviews

5 stars

4,928

4 stars

421

3 stars

253

2 stars

143

1 star

190

Ami was very proactive and efficient. My house was spick and span after and I couldn't be happier

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North Acton (W3)

Liliana has been our best clean from Housekeep so far. Thorough and fast, her experience shines through every surface she touches - literally

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Megha Dasgupta

St John's Wood (NW8)

Adwoa was excellent - the clean was impeccable and it was a pleasure to have her in our home. We were very happy!

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Oakwood (N14)

I really liked Antoniya, she was very friendly and polite. She managed her time very well and completed all tasks. She is the best cleaner Housekeep has sent me so far. I would love her to come back on a regular basis.

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Isabelle

Walham Green (SW6)

Very polite and diligent. Did a thorough job and exactly what was needed! Lovely guy, totally recommend him and will hope to have him back again.

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Clapham South (SW11)

Ketsia arrived on time, did a very thorough clean and was very polite and friendly. Great housekeeper!

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Mile End (E1W)

Joan was amazing. Went above and beyond and the place is spotless! Would highly recommend.

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Homerton (E9)

Absolutely excellent. Arrived on time, did an absolutely superb job, and left the place spotless. Carried out all tasks that were asked and checked that I was satisfied. Also, did a fantastic job ironing shirts, and a large duvet cover, all with a pleasant disposition.

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Leroy

Holland Park (W14)

Victor was very friendly and did an excellent clean on the property, especially the bathroom. He was on time and was had a great attention to detail! Fully recommend him!

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Barons Court (SW6)

Areas we cover in Balham

Balham (SW12)

Hyde Farm (SW12)

About the Housekeepers

Balham’s best cleaners

Proven and reliable

All Housekeepers have at least 6 months’ experience in professional cleaning and ironing.

Vetted & background-checked

We interview every cleaner in person and do an 8-step background check.

5* ratings

We collect reviews and feedback from every clean to make sure cleaners are 5* quality.

Tech-enabled

We support Housekeepers 7 days a week and help them travel between jobs faster.

Dido

Areas covered

Balham Clapham South Earlsfield Hyde Farm Southfields Tooting Wandsworth

“As always, Dido has taken the time to clean everything up to standards and always very considerate of my allergies specially in these spring hay fever times! She's super quick and efficient in everything she does..”

Cary, Wandsworth (SW18) - 4 days ago

Sandra

Areas covered

Balham Battersea Clapham Clapham South Hyde Farm Stockwell

“Sandra is always very polite and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. I would really recommend her.”

D, Clapham (SW4) - 4 days ago

Glenford

Areas covered

Clapham South Hyde Farm Mitcham Tooting Tooting Bec Tooting Broadway Tooting Commons

“Glenford came to our home and went above and beyond. He cleaned everything thoroughly and took initiative. I would highly recommend Glenford to anyone!.”

C, Tooting Bec (SW17) - 1 week ago