How it works

How housekeeping works in Oval

1. Match

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

Each of our housekeepers in Oval 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 Oval, 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 Oval

4.7/5

Based on 21,739 customer reviews

5 stars

18,506

4 stars

1,289

3 stars

818

2 stars

506

1 star

620

Izabela was great, found everything easily and even unloaded my dishwasher without asking. Lovely and a great clean.

Today

Eleanor

Clapham (SW9)

Last year, Michael came to clean my place several times, and he did an excellent job! Well, this year he is back, and besides his usual excellent work, he is friendly and willing to go the extra mile when it comes to cleaning a place properly. It is reassuring that someone like Michael comes to clean one’s place. So I highly recommend him for these tasks: cleaning, dusting, and rearranging things at home. He always has great suggestions! Thanks, Michael.

3 days ago

C

Clapham (SW8)

Absolutely amazing clean, everything was spic and span, and a lovely person, would recommend!x

1 week ago

A

Stockwell (SW9)

Fantastic clean today — Babbeth did a great job, worked efficiently within the allocated time, and left the flat looking amazing. The bathroom was absolutely spotless. Highly recommend!

2 weeks ago

C

South Lambeth (SW8)

Victoria was extremely professional, friendly, and lovely. She arrived on time and did a fantastic job cleaning the property. I would happily book her again.

2 weeks ago

A

Walworth (SE17)

Best cleaner i've ever had!! She's so on time and fast, my flat looks like unused after:))

2 weeks ago

J

Elephant and Castle (SE11)

Michael did an excellent job - went above and beyond and cleaned areas and surfaces most cleaners don't even think about. He was also very polite, gracious, and more than happy to accommodate no matter the task. I would absolutely recommend him! 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟🌟

2 weeks ago

Fatima

Stockwell (SW9)

Deveika was so thorough and worked so hard. Best cleaner I have had so far! I would 100% book Deveika again!

1 month ago

S

Oval (SW9)

Chantell was excellent! The house is sparkling clean, she was super efficient, and a lovely friendly person.

1 month ago

P

Oval (SW9)

Areas we cover in Oval

Kennington (SE11, SE17)

Oval (SW8, SW9)

About the Housekeepers

Oval’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.

Maria

Areas covered

Colindale Golders Green Hendon Kingsbury Neasden Queensbury West Hendon

“Maria has a lovely nature and immediately befriended my cats during her visit. She is very quick and thorough. I woood recommend her..”

K, The Hyde (NW9) - Just now

Taiwo

Areas covered

Balham Battersea Clapham Clapham South Clapham South Hyde Farm Stockwell

“Taiwo did a great, thorough job cleaning the flat, even suggesting new cleaning products that have made a huge difference. Communication is always prompt and professional and I wouldn't heat to recommend her services..”

Sophie, Clapham South (SW12) - Today

Izabela

Areas covered

“Izabela was great, found everything easily and even unloaded my dishwasher without asking. Lovely and a great clean..”

Eleanor, Oval (SW9) - Today

Cristina Gina

Areas covered

Blackhorse Road Chingford Leyton Upper Edmonton Upper Walthamstow Walthamstow Central Woodford Green

“Cristina did an incredible job of our house. She's so skilled and attentive, we're so grateful for everything she does! Thank you Cristina :).”

H, Chapel End (E17) - Today

Alvin

Areas covered

Bakers Arms Chapel End Higham Hill Hoe Street Markhouse Walthamstow Whipps Cross

“Great as always, goes the extra mile helping me unload my food delivery when I'm challenged by pregnancy! :).”

H, Markhouse (E17) - Today

Housekeep cleans up in Oval

Stats about Oval

28.0% Have pets

73.0% Flats or apartments

27.0% Houses

6,091 Households

15,106 Residents

42.0% Own car

58.0% Single

Local information about Oval

Famous as the home of Surrey’s cricket ground, The Oval, the Lambeth neighbourhood of Oval is situated within the wider area known as Kennington.

Grand period properties dominate the Kennington area with family-sized terraced houses featuring prominently on the local property market. New-build apartments are also now available, and older purpose-built flats are scattered throughout the area.

Transport links are great in the area, with Oval underground station receiving service from the Northern Line. The station is within London’s travelcard zone 2, making Oval a great home for those working in Central London.

The Housekeep platform services all of Oval - the SW8, SW9 and SE11 postcodes - with 5-star domestic cleaners available for weekly, fortnightly or one-off cleans. These Housekeepers are all interviewed by our fabulous recruitment team in person, to ensure a professional experience.