How it works

How housekeeping works in Elephant and Castle

1. Match

Just enter your postcode. We’ll pair you with the best local housekeeper in Elephant and Castle 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 housekeeper in Elephant and Castle

Each of our housekeepers in Elephant and Castle are 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 in Elephant and Castle, 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 housekeeper spare keys, and even chat to them directly using our app

What you get with Housekeep

What’s included in a regular 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 28,324 customer reviews

5 stars

24,296

4 stars

1,699

3 stars

970

2 stars

599

1 star

760

We had Justine cleaning for us for over a year and couldn't recommend her more highly. She was hardworking, reliable and completely trustworthy, exactly what you want when inviting someone into your home. We always came back to a spotless place and never had to worry about a thing. A fantastic cleaner!

Yesterday

Jose

Elephant and Castle (SE1)

Did an excellent job in our flat. Much better than other cleaners we have had recently. Went above and beyond.

2 days ago

G

Bermondsey (SE1)

Thank you very much for today, Susan! You did an amazing job; you went above and beyond, and left the flat sparkling and tidy. 5* for the clean and you were a lovely lady! :)

4 days ago

Shannon

Bermondsey (SE1)

Best cleaner i've had. Kindest and so thorough it put everyone else that has come to shame.

1 week ago

H

Southwark (SE1)

Excellent first clean with us. Arrived promptly, worked every minute of the time booked and in the order of priority we requested.

1 week ago

T

Southwark (SE1)

David did a very good job coming into a new house. He got on with the work and was efficient.

1 week ago

J

Kennington Park (SE11)

Great attention to detail, took care of the property and made sure the flat was sparkling at the end!!

2 weeks ago

A

Elephant and Castle (SE11)

Nyisha was the best cleaner I've ever had! She immediately got to work and did an amazing job. She was extremely professional, polite and so so lovely:) Thank you Nyisha!

2 weeks ago

M

Kennington Park (SE11)

It's been nearly a year of brilliant cleans from Rachael and we're so grateful. She's warm, reliable, and incredibly detail-oriented. Our whole family adores her, our cats included! She genuinely feels like part of our household. If we could keep her all to ourselves we would, but we suppose that wouldn't be very fair on everyone else!

2 weeks ago

G

Lambeth (SE1)

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 complete background checks, including right to work and criminal record checks.

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.

Jayne

Areas covered

Eaton Square Elephant and Castle Old Kent Road Southwark St James's The Shard Waterloo

“Jayne was a wonderful help and did a really thorough clean on my kitchen and bathroom to very high standards.”

D, Brockley (SE4) - Today

Sharon

Areas covered

Cambridge Heath Hackney Central Hackney Marshes Haggerston Homerton London Fields Stoke Newington

“Sharon's second clean with me and she left the place beautiful. She works really quickly and gets a lot done in the time. It makes such a difference!.”

S, Hackney Wick (E9) - Today

Violeta

Areas covered

Harpenden Kinsbourne Green St Albans St Albans St Albans

“As always , Violeta was superb and delivered a fantastic professional clean. What is extra special is that Violeta operates to a high standard without having to be given any detailed instruction. Thank you..”

T, St Albans (AL3) - Today

Belinda

Areas covered

Angel Farringdon Finsbury Finsbury Kings Cross Old Street Russell Square

“My Mam was very pleased with Belinda , she is a very good worker. She planned her work load very carefully and executed everything in a very organised manner. Thank you very much Belinda, for all the hard work you put in today..”

R, Finsbury (EC1V) - Today

Margit

Areas covered

St Albans St Albans

“Margit did an incredible job! The house is super clean and she is super lovely. See you next week! Xxx.”

E, St Albans (AL1) - Today

Housekeep cleans up in Elephant and Castle

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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