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?

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

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

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 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

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 Balham

4.7/5

Based on 7,728 customer reviews

5 stars

6,563

4 stars

466

3 stars

319

2 stars

170

1 star

210

Maxine did a very thorough job with the cleaning and was prompt and professional throughout.

2 weeks ago

D

Clapham South (SW12)

Shifau is absolutely fantastic, wonderfully efficient and is very thorough at getting in all the spots I forget. She is also wonderfully friendly and makes it a joy to have to clean

3 weeks ago

Oliver

Hyde Farm (SW12)

Eugene was a great help in doing a moving out clean. He was very thorough in cleaning the kitchen & bathrooms & he worked quickly & efficiently with great attention to detail. He asked me if there was anything in particular he should prioritise & communicated effectively throughout. It was a great help that he swept out the fireplace too. Thank you Eugene!

1 month ago

N

Hyde Farm (SW12)

Deborah was brilliant! Our flat was beautiful and clean and smelt amazing! Deborah was also on time and worked very efficiently. Would highly recommend!

1 month ago

O

Hyde Farm (SW12)

Excellent clean with Roaezanna - she's so professional, thorough, efficient and super friendly with the kittens at home ! Cannot recommend highly enough - thank you !

1 month ago

M

Clapham South (SW12)

This was my first time using Housekeep, and I’m really impressed. The kitchen and bathroom look spotless, and the whole flat feels fresh and clean. Taiwo was professional, efficient, and communicated clearly about what could be done in the time. Highly recommended!

2 months ago

L

Clapham South (SW12)

Cristina is a delight to have help in my home, so pleasant and very efficient. She is observant, great with the pets and does a brilliant job.

3 months ago

S

Hyde Farm (SW12)

Patrick is great, always so friendly and does an amazing job!!! Always arrives right on time!

4 months ago

C

Hyde Farm (SW12)

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.

4 months ago

Sophie

Clapham South (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.

Camille

Areas covered

Balham Brixton Hill Clapham Clapham South Herne Hill Stockwell Tulse Hill

“Camille was on time, thorough and friendly. We definitely recommend her for a professional clean and would hire her again..”

K, Tulse Hill (SW2) - 2 days ago

Camille

Areas covered

Brixton Brixton Hill Clapham Park Herne Hill Hyde Farm Streatham Hill Tulse Hill

“Camille arrived on time, was pleasant, professional and did a wonderful job. Happy to have her back anytime..”

C, Brixton Hill (SW2) - 5 days ago

Kwabena

Areas covered

Furzedown Mitcham Common Norbury Streatham Park Streatham Vale Tooting Tooting Broadway

“Kwabena is an amazing cleaner, spotless clean on our 2 bed flat! Quick and efficient, really recommend!.”

B, Tulse Hill (SW2) - 1 week ago

Housekeep cleans up in Balham

Housekeep in Balham

3,843 Homes cleaned

1,858 Fridges cleaned

2,302 Ovens cleaned

2,153 Windows cleaned

14,055 Shirts ironed

7,686 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.

Housekeeper of the Week

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

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…