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 Elephant and Castle

4.7/5

Based on 21,866 customer reviews

5 stars

18,484

4 stars

1,486

3 stars

740

2 stars

498

1 star

658

Claudio is an excellent cleaner. Our house is super tidy and clean, we are very happy with the service.

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East Ham (E6)

Abdu proved to be an great help at home today to ensure that everything was clean and tidy. He worked tirelessly to make sure that every room was cleaned. From dusting the furniture to vacuuming the carpets and mopping the floors, Abdu's hard work paid off in a big way, leaving the house looking sparkling clean. It's clear that he takes great pride in his work, and his efforts did not go unnoticed. In fact, his clean was so good that it made everyone feel more relaxed and at ease in the home. We are grateful for Abdu's dedication and commitment to keeping our living space clean and comfortable. His willingness to go above and beyond is truly appreciated.

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Twickenham (TW2)

Inocencia was pleasant, efficient and professional. She asked about what I wanted done and and asked me to check if everything fine. She did a great job.

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M

West Kensington (W14)

Patience arrived on time and was extremely productive. We were extremely grateful for her assistance today and look forward to next week's visit!

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Matthew

St John's Wood (NW8)

Arrived on time and efficiently cleaned the agreed areas in the allotted time. He was also patient while I went to the shops to purchase a decent mop, during which time he hoovered. Would book again.

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V

Harrow Weald (HA3)

Fabulous clean, attention to detail, friendly and flexible. Had a great experience and will love to have her back!

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A

Swiss Cottage (NW3)

Always polite and keeps you updated with time of arrival. Very happy with the service provided and would recommend

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Annie

Arkley (EN5)

Friendly, very efficient and knows how to clean properly! Polite and good with the pup (who followed her around most of the time!)

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Pinner (HA5)

Excellent cleaning today. Very pleasant, polite young man. Camel is very thorough. Many many thanks

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Elmstead (BR7)

Areas we cover in Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle (SE1, SE11, SE17)

Kennington (SE11, SE17)

Newington (SE17)

Walworth (SE17)

About the Housekeepers

Elephant and Castle’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.

Cadijatu

Areas covered

Bermondsey Bermondsey Street Lambeth London Bridge Old Kent Road Rotherhithe The Shard

“Cadijatu is super friendly and cleaned my flat super nice. The house is super clean and afterwards she asked to see if anything else needs to be adjusted. Very happy with the service. Will ask her to come again. Thanks so much.”

H, Surrey Quays (SE16) - 1 week ago

Medelyn

Areas covered

Elephant and Castle London Bridge Rotherhithe South Bermondsey Southwark Surrey Quays Waterloo

“Medelyn always exceeds all expectations! She is professional, thorough, and brought my home to a whole new level of clean. Her attention to detail is particularly impressive. Highly recommend her services for anyone looking to make their space spotless and welcoming..”

K, Bermondsey Street (SE1) - 2 weeks ago

Susan

Areas covered

Elephant and Castle Kennington Kennington Park Newington The Shard Vauxhall Walworth

“Susan was lovely and friendly. She put a lot of effort in and was great on her timing / punctuality. The house looks much cleaner now!.”

R, Silvertown (E16) - 2 weeks ago

Housekeep cleans up in Elephant and Castle

Housekeep in Elephant and Castle

11,782 Homes cleaned

7,877 Fridges cleaned

6,954 Ovens cleaned

9,514 Windows cleaned

56,340 Shirts ironed

23,564 Rubbish Bags removed

100% Elephant and Castle covered

Stats about Elephant and Castle

28.0% Have pets

76.0% Flats or apartments

24.0% Houses

571 Households

1,411 Residents

42.0% Own car

55.0% Single

Local information about Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle is an area in the South London Borough of Southwark. The area takes its name from the historic Elephant and Castle coaching inn located in the neighbourhood.

Elephant and Castle bridges multiple postcodes - SE1, SE11, SE17 - and is sometimes used to refer to nearby neighbourhoods Walworth (SE17) and Newington (SE17) as well.

Transport into Central London is made simple by the Northern Line and Bakerloo Line service at Elephant and Castle station. The station is also serviced by Thameslink and National Rail trains, taking locals both into the city centre, and out of London into Kent.

The Elephant and Castle area is subject to an ongoing regeneration project, which will see thousands of new flats and apartments built across the neighbourhood, as well as a new town centre. There are also plenty of houses available in the area, with period terraced properties lining the streets of the nearby Newington and Walworth neighbourhoods.

Located in Zone 1, Elephant and Castle is a popular evening destination with a vibrant nightlife. The iconic Ministry of Sound is located in the neighbourhood, along with numerous other pubs, bars and restaurants.

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