How it works

How housekeeping works in Ilford

1. Match

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

Each of our housekeepers in Ilford 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 Ilford, 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 Ilford

4.7/5

Based on 4,040 customer reviews

5 stars

3,313

4 stars

393

3 stars

139

2 stars

85

1 star

110

Polite, very thorough in her clean, quick and efficient and clean to a very high standard

3 weeks ago

D

Barkingside (IG6)

She was very polite and hardworking. Did everything very well with no time wasted. Thank you Roxana

1 month ago

S

Ilford (IG1)

Marinela was excellent and paid attention to detail despite the time constraint. I definitely recommend.

1 month ago

A

Clayhall (IG5)

N, East London Adeola was brilliant! Extremely professional, punctual and warm. Was so thorough and goes above and beyond! Thank you so much Adeola :) x

2 months ago

D

Ilford (IG1)

Elona is professional, efficient and polite. Her cleaning is to a great standard. Highly recommend her!

2 months ago

M

Cranbrook (IG1)

Adeola ensured that she kept me posted when she would arrive. Did the cleaning I asked her to do and ensured I was happy

3 months ago

K

Redbridge (IG4)

Harpreet is really a professional. She cleaned the entire house, the kitchen, bathrooms, living space very nicely. It was all shiny. She dedicated all the given time in cleaning and did not waste any time. I'm really happy with the services. Would highly recommend her. Five stars for her.

3 months ago

P

Cranbrook (IG1)

I just wanted to share how impressed I was with Adeola today. She was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Her cleaning was incredibly thorough and detailed, and she took real pride in every part of the job. On top of that, she was such a genuinely lovely person to have in my home. I’m really grateful for the care she put into everything and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful cleaner.

3 months ago

TJ

Barkingside (IG6)

Always a pleasure. Nicoleta is detailed in her work and flexible in her approach. Truly appreciate her and highly recommend!

3 months ago

Venessa

Ilford (IG1)

Areas we cover in Ilford

Aldborough Hatch (IG2)
Barkingside (IG6)
Clayhall (IG5)

Cranbrook (IG1)
Gants Hill (IG2)
Ilford (IG1)

Loxford (IG1)
Newbury Park (IG2)
Redbridge (IG4)

Seven Kings (IG3)

About the Housekeepers

Ilford’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.

Sharon

Areas covered

Bayswater Chelsea Eaton Square Pimlico Sloane Square St James's Westminster

“Sharon was so thoughtful with the clean - was reaching the places I don't get to. Very efficient and lovely to talk to!.”

A, Paddington (W2) - Today

Olga

Areas covered

Bexleyheath Bexleyheath Dartford

“Olga did magic on our bathroom. She was effective and friendly. I would definitely be calling her again to support us..”

Isha, Bexleyheath (DA7) - Today

Antouman

Areas covered

Bowes Park Friern Barnet Southgate Tottenham Central Whetstone Wood Green Wood Green

“Thank you Antouman you always do such a great job. I don't want to have any other person helping me at home..”

M, Arnos Grove (N11) - Today

Anab

Areas covered

Brondesbury Park Childs Hill Golders Green Kensal Green Neasden South Hampstead Swiss Cottage

“Anab did an amazing and thorough job, including deep cleaning the kitchen (I don't think I've ever seen our microwave that clean)..”

E, Hyde Park (W2) - Today

Kayode Patrick

Areas covered

Brockley Deptford Evelyn Honor Oak Ladywell New Cross Rotherhithe

“Patrick was on time and friendly. He did a great job cleaning in what was a short-ish amount of time for the size of our property. I would happily have Patrick come and clean again..”

M, Ladywell (SE4) - Today

Housekeep cleans up in Ilford

Stats about Ilford

28.0% Have pets

31.0% Flats or apartments

69.0% Houses

41,952 Households

130,103 Residents

66.0% Own car

35.0% Single

Local information about Ilford

Ilford, in the London borough of Redbridge is a town in East London, formerly a part of Essex. Ilford is comprised of multiple districts, including Barkingside and Newbury Park.

There’s plenty to do in Ilford, home to the Redbridge Museum. The museum celebrates the history and foundations of the borough, and attracts families from the surrounding towns in Redbridge. Valentine’s Park is another gem of Ilford, a large open park with a mansion set within. Of course, there are high streets for shopping too, and the town has a cinema and theatre for entertainment.

Ilford is easily accessible from central London, with regular central line service from Barkingside station. There is even a bus, the 25, which takes you from Oxford Circus all the way to Ilford.

The property landscape in Ilford is similar to much of Redbridge and this part of East London. Recent terraced houses, with bay windows and front porches, make up many of the residential streets in the area, and bungalows and semi-detached properties are also common. Flats and new-build developments are popping up to compliment these existing homes.

Ilford’s postcodes - IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4, IG5 and IG6 - all receive service from the Housekeep platform regularly. All cleaners on the platform are interviewed by the team in person to ensure 5-star domestic cleaning every time!

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