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 27,848 customer reviews

5 stars

23,867

4 stars

1,678

3 stars

956

2 stars

592

1 star

755

Amafini did an excellent job cleaning my house, extremely thorough and took on board all instructions. Will definitely be hiring him back again!

Yesterday

E

Bermondsey (SE1)

The loveliest person , really natural and kind. Excellent clean, we feel looked after! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5 days ago

Matilda

Waterloo (SE1)

Inga did an amazing job and is a really lovely woman. It was one of the best cleans we've had, she left the space spotless and still had time to do some ironing at the end. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you so much Inga and hopefully see you soon!

5 days ago

S

Bermondsey Street (SE1)

Came back to an apartment that had so obviously been cleaned. Bed changing was 5* hotel Best cleaner we have had!

1 week ago

J

Waterloo (SE1)

Emeka was right on time and his communication was excellent responding to my texts. Also, provided professional cleaning services. I hope he's selected for my clean in 2 weeks.

2 weeks ago

Annabella

Waterloo (SE1)

My first experience with David was delightful. My flat is super clean and he was very kind and efficient!

2 weeks ago

J

Kennington (SE11)

Eemka is very friendly and always checks in about what is needed to be done when he arrives. I am thankful for his flexibility each work and for his cheery attitude. Thank you for all of your work Emeka!

2 weeks ago

D

London Bridge (SE1)

David was excellent and Worked over the time allowed which is much appreciated. In a few weeks / months I am considering getting a more frequent clean. I will be in touch. Thank you again.

2 weeks ago

P

London Bridge (SE1)

Extremely efficient and gets straight to cleaning. I wish I can give more than 5 stars. Inga is polite, friendly and thorough.

2 weeks ago

Mary

Walworth (SE17)

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.

Sharon

Areas covered

Barnsbury Caledonian Road Chalk Farm Dartmouth Park Holloway Stroud Green Tufnell Park

“I’m always genuinely impressed with the quality of service. Sharon is thorough, reliable, and incredibly attentive to detail. Every room was left spotless, beautifully organised, and smelling fresh. She worked efficiently while still taking great care with delicate items, and her friendly, respectful manner made the whole experience easy and comfortable. It’s such a relief to come home to a space that feels calm and clean. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and exceptional cleaner. Truly outstanding work..”

K, Archway (N19) - Yesterday

Dean

Areas covered

Brixton Brixton Brixton Hill Camberwell Denmark Hill Oval Tulse Hill

“We appreciated Dean coming and cleaning when he wasn't feeling well - thank you for charging us for less hours. We were very happy with his cleaning..”

V, East Dulwich (SE22) - Yesterday

Salvatore

Areas covered

Acton Central Acton Town Gunnersbury Park Hammersmith Broadway South Acton Turnham Green West Acton

“He is an excellent cleaner. Very professional and takes his time to go through nooks and crannies and crannies..”

Daisy, South Acton (W4) - Yesterday

Antouman

Areas covered

Bowes Park Bush Hill Crouch End Broadway Edmonton Lower Edmonton North Finchley Tottenham

“Antouman was excellent, worked really hard through all the areas and completed all the items we left on the to do list in order of priorities. Having had quite a few different cleaners from housekeep and other businesses I can truly recommend him. Very respectful and works with quality. Very happy. We would def want him to help us again, and would recommend to anyone..”

Merici, New Southgate (N11) - Yesterday

Veronica

Areas covered

Blackheath Greenwich Greenwich Peninsula Hither Green Kidbrooke Ladywell Lewisham

“It was so nice coming home, the house smelt amazing and we really look forward to her next visit. It felt crispy clean..”

S, Greenwich (SE10) - Yesterday

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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