How it works

How to find your cleaner in Balham

1. Match

Just enter your postcode. We'll pair you with the best local cleaner in Balham 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?

Housekeeper washing windows
Get a 5-star cleaner in Balham

Every cleaner in Balham is English-speaking, friendly and reliable. They've been vetted, background-checked & rated 5-stars

Housekeeper fixing pictures
No minimum contract

When you book a recurring weekly or fortnightly clean in Balham, you can change your cleaner or cancel your cleans at any time

Housekeeper shaking sheets
Manage cleans online

You can add visits, skip visits, leave notes, and book extra services including ironing, laundry, fridge and oven cleaning

Housekeeper dusting
Customise your clean

You can add notes and instructions, give your cleaner spare keys, and even chat to them directly using our app

What you get with Housekeep

What’s included in a regular clean?

Kitchen

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

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 areas

Living room & common areas

  • Dust and wipe all accessible surfaces
  • Wipe switches and handles
  • Clean mirrors
  • Empty rubbish bins
  • Vacuum and mop floors
Bedroom

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.

Housekeep extra tasks

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 Balham

4.7/5

Based on 8,014 customer reviews

5 stars
6,832
4 stars
471
3 stars
324
2 stars
174
1 star
213
Jaercio was respectful and extremely professional. Great clean. Highly recommend and will be rebooking. I also have 3 dogs and it was no issue at all.
Today
Roisin
Balham (SW12)
Mbata is very kind yet still hard working. She did a fantastic job at cleaning my house and I look forward to seeing her every other week!
2 days ago
J
Clapham South (SW12)
Daniela was amazing! She targeted all our priority areas throughouly. The flat was spotless afterwards. Thank you!
2 weeks ago
Hannah
Clapham South (SW12)
Amazing clean by Eugene. He didn't miss a spot and was very professional and polite. I'm really pleased Eugene was my housekeeper today and I recommend him to others.
2 weeks ago
L
Hyde Farm (SW12)
Sumeyye is amazing! She was very quick and very efficient, but at the same time very thorough. I'd definitely like her to come back again!
3 weeks ago
George
Balham (SW12)
Best clean we have ever had and we have tried multiple people. Jucineth was so friendly and did such a great job. I've never seen someone work so hard in such a short space of time - thank you for making our flat feel like a home again!
1 month ago
Lizzie
Balham (SW12)
Shifau has been cleaning my flat for over a year and every time has been fantastic, efficient and wonderfully thorough.
1 month ago
O
Clapham South (SW12)
Daniel is fantastic - diligent, always on time, great at communicating and provides an excellent service. He is friendly and gets on with the job no fuss. Very efficient and thorough, I have been very impressed over the last month.
1 month ago
E
Balham (SW12)
Jennifer was punctual, attentive and did a great first clean without any quibble; wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
1 month ago
Alexander
Balham (SW12)

Areas we cover in Balham

  • Balham (SW12)
  • Hyde Farm (SW12)

About the Housekeepers

Balham’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.

Nana - home cleaner in Canning Town, Custom House, North Woolwich, Shooter's Hill, Silvertown, Thamesmead, Woolwich

Nana

Areas covered

Canning Town Custom House North Woolwich Shooter's Hill Silvertown Thamesmead Woolwich

“Arrived ahead of time. Very professional and did a great job without needing prompting or supervision. Standard was very good.”

E, Shooter's Hill (SE18) - Today

Ronan - home cleaner in Bedford Park, Chiswick, Gunnersbury, Hammersmith, South Acton, Stamford Brook, Turnham Green

Ronan

Areas covered

Bedford Park Chiswick Gunnersbury Hammersmith South Acton Stamford Brook Turnham Green

“Ronan was absolutely lovely, friendly, kind and really helpful. He did a wonderful job with the cleaning and left everything looking fresh and spotless. It was such a pleasure having him help out, and I really appreciated his care and attention to detail. I’d happily recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and lovely cleaner. Thanks so much, Ronan!.”

Monica, Kensington Olympia (W14) - Today

Jaercio - home cleaner in Balham, Hyde Farm, Mitcham Common, Stockwell, Stockwell, Streatham Vale, Tooting Commons

Jaercio

Areas covered

Balham Hyde Farm Mitcham Common Stockwell Stockwell Streatham Vale Tooting Commons

“Jaercio was respectful and extremely professional. Great clean. Highly recommend and will be rebooking. I also have 3 dogs and it was no issue at all..”

Roisin, Hyde Farm (SW12) - Today

Klara - home cleaner in Bow, Fish Island, Grove Green, Hackney Wick, Homerton, Limehouse, Stratford

Klara

Areas covered

Bow Fish Island Grove Green Hackney Wick Homerton Limehouse Stratford

“Klara is the best cleaner of Housekeep! After trying other many cleaners, I finally found the best cleaner-Klara! Would love to book service with Klara again and again!.”

David, West Ham (E15) - Today

Marinela - home cleaner in Lea Bridge, Leyton, Leytonstone, Maryland, Old Ford, Stratford City, Three Mills

Marinela

Areas covered

Lea Bridge Leyton Leytonstone Maryland Old Ford Stratford City Three Mills

“Marinela is the best cleaner on housekeep! She's kind, cleans amazingly, follows directions, and is great with my dog! House is sparkling! Thank you!.”

Caroline, Mile End (E3) - Today

Housekeep cleans up in Balham

Housekeep in Balham

3,967 Homes cleaned

1,942 Fridges cleaned

2,369 Ovens cleaned

2,226 Windows cleaned

14,395 Shirts ironed

7,934 Rubbish Bags removed

100% Balham covered

Stats about Balham

28.0% Have pets

25.0% Flats or apartments

75.0% Houses

5,671 Households

28,455 Residents

65.0% Own car

64.0% Single

Local information about Balham

Balham is located within the South London Borough of Wandsworth.

This small area has a population of around 15,000 and lies within the SW12 postcode district.

Balham is bordered by Clapham to the north, Tooting in the south, Streatham to the east, and Earlsfield in the west.

Balham is serviced by the London Underground Northern Line via Balham and Clapham South tube stations.

The housing stock in Balham consists of many late Victorian and Edwardian houses as well as small terraces and modern apartment buildings.

Housekeep has been cleaning homes in Balham since 2014, with hundreds of professional cleaners in the area.

This week's best cleaners: Balham

Glenford Cleans in: Balham (SW12) | Tooting (SW17) Key attributes: Glenford is a highly professional and skilled cleaner with a passion for delivering exceptional service. He brings a meticulous approach to every cleaning task, ensuring that every corner of your home is spotless. Glenford's attention to detail and dedication to…

This week's best cleaners: Clapham

Anna Cleans in: Balham (SW17), Clapham Park (SW12) Key attributes: Friendly, dependable & always getting great feedback from her customers. Plus she's super popular with pets. Our favourite review: "Anna is fantastic! So happy to have found her after a couple of housekeepers that didn't quite hit the mark. Finally got someone…

Housekeeper of the Week: Glenford

2023’s first Housekeeper of the Week is Glenford, who cleans in South West London. Covering the boroughs of Wandsworth, Lambeth & Merton, Glenford delivers 5* cleans to customers in the Balham (SW12, SW17), Tooting (SW17) and Mitcham (SW17) areas. Glenford has a reputation as a kind and friendly Housekeeper, who…

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