How it works

How housekeeping works in Islington

1. Match

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

Each of our housekeepers in Islington 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 Islington, 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 Islington

4.7/5

Based on 107,874 customer reviews

5 stars

94,269

4 stars

6,154

3 stars

3,276

2 stars

1,848

1 star

2,327

Cherifa did a fantastic job cleaning my apartment. Everything was spotless, well-organised, and fresh, and she paid great attention to detail. She was professional, efficient, and communication was spot on. I would happily recommend her services to anyone.

2 days ago

A

Barnsbury (N1)

Oluwatobi is always really thorough and leaves everything looking great! She's really thoughtful which is such a pleasure! Highly highly recommend!

2 days ago

M

Mildway Park (N1)

A lovely person who is always reliable and does a fantastic job every time, I would highly recommend!

2 days ago

Joe

Upper Street (N1)

Bungudi was great! She arrived a little after my window started and got right to work. She cleaned my one-bedroom flat really well. Very happy with her service.

2 days ago

N

Angel (EC1V)

Mohammed was a real gentleman, professional and did a fantastic job. I couldn't recommend him more!

4 days ago

Carel

Dalston (N16)

Charlotte did such an amazing job, the apartment is absolutely sparkling. She really went above and beyond. Would recommend her to anyone!

5 days ago

N

Manor House (N4)

Communicated very quickly and proactively before clean, was timely during the whole process.

5 days ago

A

Upper Street (N1)

Highly recommend Kelvin , he was communicative, punctual and super thorough cleaning my house. He even went above and beyond to ensure every detail was cleaned as I had a new person moving into the flat.

6 days ago

Nicole

Angel (N1)

Guluzar was great, kept me informed about her arrival time and cleaned the flat beautifully. I would love to have her back.

6 days ago

Louise

Crouch End Broadway (N8)

Areas we cover in Islington

Angel (EC1, N1)
Archway (N19)
Arsenal (N7)
Barnsbury (N1, N7)
Caledonian Road (N7)
Canonbury (N1)
Clerkenwell (EC1, WC1)

Crouch Hill (N8)
De Beauvoir Town (N1)
Drayton Park (N5)
Essex Road (N1)
Farringdon (EC1)
Finsbury (EC1, WC1)
Finsbury Park (N4)

Highbury (N5)
Highgate (N6)
Holborn (WC2)
Holloway (N7)
Hoxton (N1)
Kings Cross (N1, WC1)
Mildway Park (N1)

Newington Green (N16)
Pentonville (N1)
Tollington (N7)
Tufnell Park (N19, N7, NW5)
Upper Street (N1)

About the Housekeepers

Islington’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.

Monali

Areas covered

Harrow Harrow Weald Hatch End North Harrow Rayners Lane Rayners Lane Watford

“Monali did a fantastic thorough job on our 4 bedroom house and was very efficient. Monali was on time and cleaned to a high standard. Would highly recommend!.”

J, Pinner (HA5) - Today

Samantha

Areas covered

Belmont Belmont Kenton Queensbury Queensbury Stanmore Wealdstone

“Great service—very thorough and efficient. The cleaner was punctual, paid attention to detail, and left everything spotless. Highly satisfied and would definitely recommend!.”

Verona, Harrow Weald (HA3) - Yesterday

Maurice

Areas covered

Beckton Canning Town Isle of Dogs Limehouse Millwall Old Ford West Ham

“Very professional, quick and efficient . Communicates well..Also a very reliable cleaner...thank you Maurice.”

G, Isle of Dogs (E14) - Yesterday

Saleem

Areas covered

Bow Hackney Marshes Hackney Wick Haggerston Homerton Mile End Three Mills

“Saleem's first time at my place and he was great! Polite & Friendly, quick and efficient, and clearly takes a lot of care.”

F, Bow (E3) - Yesterday

Chevi

Areas covered

Chiswick East Acton Gunnersbury Gunnersbury Park Latimer Road South Acton White City

“Chevi was very professional - he immediately set to work and made the rooms sparkly clean - he had a very lovely personality and I felt completely comfortable with his presence - I highly recommend him 😊.”

J, Park Royal (NW10) - Yesterday

Housekeep cleans up in Islington

Stats about Islington

28.0% Have pets

80.1% Flats or apartments

19.9% Houses

93,700 Households

206,600 Residents

35.0% Own car

46.0% Single

Local information about Islington

Islington is inner-London's most densely populated borough, with the 200,000 residents who call it home crammed into less than 6 square miles that extend from Crouch Hill in the north, to Farringdon in the South, Canonbury in the east and King's Cross in the west.

Islington incorporates the postcode areas N1, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N16, N19, EC1, EC2, NW5 and WC1 and is serviced by multiple tube and rail stations including Tufnell Park, Archway, Upper Holloway, Crouch Hill, Finsbury Park, Arsenal, Drayton Park, Holloway Road, Camden Road, Angel, Highbury & Islington, Canonbury, Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, Essex Road, Old Street and Farringdon.

Islington is known for its Victorian and Georgian townhouses set on communal garden squares. The housing stock also includes many flats in the form of converted terraces, warehouse conversions and modern new-build apartments.

Housekeep cleaned its first house in Islington in 2014, and there are now hundreds of experienced domestic cleaners available in the area, including in Clerkenwell, Pentonville and Mildmay.

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