How it works

How regular house cleaning works in Elephant and Castle

1. Match

Just enter your postcode. We’ll pair you with the best local cleaner in Elephant and Castle 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 Elephant and Castle

Each of our cleaners in Elephant and Castle 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 Elephant and Castle, 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

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 Elephant and Castle

4.7/5

Based on 23,193 customer reviews

5 stars
19,683
4 stars
1,522
3 stars
788
2 stars
519
1 star
681
A very nice and respectful cleaner who was very attentive in asking what needed to be done. Excellent cleaning service and nice and timely. Would highly recommend.
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Ravenscourt Park (W6)
Fulorin is lovely! Very happy to welcome her to our home and she took to the tasks brilliantly. Clearly experienced and dedicated to her work. Thank you!
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Kings Cross (N1)
Isatu did a great job. She was really thorough with her clean and even gave me advice on what products to use for some problem areas!
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Park Langley (BR3)
5 Stars – Outstanding Deep Cleaning Service! I recently had the pleasure of hiring the team for a deep clean of my home, and I am beyond impressed! From start to finish, the team demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a true commitment to excellence. Every corner of my house, including those often overlooked spots, was thoroughly cleaned and left sparkling. The team worked efficiently but never rushed, ensuring that every task was done to perfection. My floors, windows, and even hard-to-reach areas were spotless, and they tackled tough grime in my kitchen and bathrooms. They brought all of their own high-quality supplies and equipment, which made the process completely hassle-free for me. The team was also punctual, friendly, and respectful of my home and belongings.
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Dinesh
Putney Vale (SW15)
Víctor is a truly lovely soul, kind and talkative, full of initiative. Would definitely use again!
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Sasha
Hackney Marshes (E10)
What an absolutely joy and pleasure, Lydia is. Excellent cleaning and so keen to do a good job. Delighted with the clean.
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Essex Road (N1)
Quadry is incredibly polite and professional -- and did an excellent job cleaning our flat. He was extremely prompt and very thorough, and made sure everything was scrubbed to perfection (and we were extremely satisfied) before hanging up his vacuum. We couldn't be more pleased with the job he did!
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Belsize park (NW3)
Very thorough deep clean. Very impressed with the outcome. They stayed until it was finished.
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Bullsmoor (EN8)
Michelle was absolutely brilliant. Very punctual,friendly ,efficient and extremely experienced. My house looked and smelled amazing, once she was done. One of the best clean I have had in a while. I will certainly be using Michelle again. Thank you Michelle!!
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Woldingham (CR3)

Areas we cover in Elephant and Castle

  • Elephant and Castle (SE1, SE11, SE17)
  • Kennington (SE11, SE17)
  • Newington (SE17)
  • Walworth (SE17)

About the Housekeepers

Elephant and Castle’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.

Jayne - home cleaner in Belgravia, Bermondsey Street, Elephant and Castle, Southwark, St James's, The Shard, Westminster

Jayne

Areas covered

Belgravia Bermondsey Street Elephant and Castle Southwark St James's The Shard Westminster

“Jayne was an amazing cleaner. She did exactly what we wanted from the clean and got the place looking very good. Would definitely recommend..”

Jason van der, Clapham (SW4) - Today

Joelle - home cleaner in Brixton, Camberwell, Kennington, Kennington Park, London Bridge, Peckham, Walworth

Joelle

Areas covered

Brixton Camberwell Kennington Kennington Park London Bridge Peckham Walworth

“She is out of this world! So speedy, so good at what she does. She cleaned the entire house thoroughly and she always find something extra to do!.”

H, Eaton Square (SW1W) - 1 week ago

Justine - home cleaner in Bermondsey, Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Rotherhithe, South Bermondsey, Surrey Quays, Waterloo

Justine

Areas covered

Bermondsey Lambeth Old Kent Road Rotherhithe South Bermondsey Surrey Quays Waterloo

“Justine is excellent. She is very considerate and throughout with her service. The best I ever had on this platform..”

C, Bermondsey (SE16) - 1 week ago

Housekeep cleans up in Elephant and Castle

Housekeep in Elephant and Castle

12,418 Homes cleaned

8,290 Fridges cleaned

7,275 Ovens cleaned

9,940 Windows cleaned

57,935 Shirts ironed

24,836 Rubbish Bags removed

100% Elephant and Castle covered

Stats about Elephant and Castle

28.0% Have pets

76.0% Flats or apartments

24.0% Houses

571 Households

1,411 Residents

42.0% Own car

55.0% Single

Local information about Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle is an area in the South London Borough of Southwark. The area takes its name from the historic Elephant and Castle coaching inn located in the neighbourhood.

Elephant and Castle bridges multiple postcodes - SE1, SE11, SE17 - and is sometimes used to refer to nearby neighbourhoods Walworth (SE17) and Newington (SE17) as well.

Transport into Central London is made simple by the Northern Line and Bakerloo Line service at Elephant and Castle station. The station is also serviced by Thameslink and National Rail trains, taking locals both into the city centre, and out of London into Kent.

The Elephant and Castle area is subject to an ongoing regeneration project, which will see thousands of new flats and apartments built across the neighbourhood, as well as a new town centre. There are also plenty of houses available in the area, with period terraced properties lining the streets of the nearby Newington and Walworth neighbourhoods.

Located in Zone 1, Elephant and Castle is a popular evening destination with a vibrant nightlife. The iconic Ministry of Sound is located in the neighbourhood, along with numerous other pubs, bars and restaurants.

Support

Here for you every day

We’re here for you, Monday-Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, and on weekends from 08:00 to 17:00.

You can also call or chat with your cleaner directly, through your online account.