Home Cleaning & Maintenance

Sweep in the New Year: 5-star cleaners and trusted tradespeople

New year, new...cleaner? ✨ Reliable, vetted and highly-rated home cleaners are available in your area. Every week, once a fortnight or as often as you need. Just pick a time and we'll match you with the best cleaner in your area. "Rebeca did a wonderful job of bringing the apartment…

Top tips for eco-friendly cleaning

1. Swap in some natural cleaning products One of the easiest ways to clean your home in an eco-friendly way is to switch to natural cleaning products. Look for biodegradable, non-toxic, and plant-based cleaners. Alternatively, you can create your own cleaning solutions using common household items like vinegar, baking soda,…

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How long does end of tenancy cleaning take?

Why does the time needed for an end of tenancy clean vary so much? There are heaps of factors that make it hard to say exactly how long an end of tenancy clean will take. Here are the main ones. The size of the property. The size of your property…

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How often should I get a cleaner?

One-off cleaning: perfect if you need the occasional helping hand One-off cleaning is perfect if you need the odd helping hand. Maybe you’ve got friends or family visiting and you’d like to get your home in tip-top condition to impress them. Or maybe you’ve just let the housework get the…

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The best online services to help with your house move

The best online estate agents (for buying or selling your home) Whether you’re selling your current home to fund your move, or buying a house for the first time - moving as an owner-occupier is more complicated than it is for renters. These services will help to simplify the process.…

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Don't let small plumbing jobs become big problems

What counts as a small plumbing job? Small plumbing jobs are the ones that cause some inconvenience – but aren't causing any major issues or damage at the moment. Think things like: Leaking or dripping taps Radiators that need bleeding Seized-up taps Blocked toilets & plugs Noisy taps These problems…

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How to prepare your boiler for the winter months

What’s included in a boiler service? An annual boiler service includes: Visual inspection of the boiler, including beneath the boiler casing Check for leaks & other damage to the boiler Checking the flue & pipes Checking the boiler pressure Check that your boiler is not emitting any carbon monoxide or…

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New carbon monoxide (CO) detector regulations from October 2022

The regulations also stipulate that there should be at least one smoke alarm on each floor/storey of the property where a room is used as a living space. This rule is unchanged from the previous 2015 regulations. Landlords are also obliged to repair or replace smoke alarms and carbon monoxide…

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Housekeep users get 15% off Delphis Eco cleaning products

Delphis Eco is a brand that’s loved by professionals and approved by the planet. Their eco-friendly products are created with the planet front of mind, and a strong focus on reducing the impact on aquatic life. Their products were the first to receive the Ecolabel accreditation in the UK, and…

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Essential autumn gardening tasks

Clear gutters of dead leaves & debris With dead leaves & debris falling throughout the autumn, your drains, gutters & downpipes can quickly become completely clogged. Blocked gutters & drains can lead to stagnant water, overflowing and even damp inside your home. So you’ll want to make sure you’re regularly…

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The best home subscriptions [Updated January 2023]

Meal kit subscriptions For many of us, meal kit subscriptions will be the first that spring to mind when we think about home subscriptions. So what better place to start? Here are a few of our favourites. Lions Prep Why we love it: Lions Prep meals are chef-cooked & arrive…

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Housekeeper of the Week: Christine

This week's Housekeeper of the Week is Christine, who cleans in the East & North London boroughs of Hackney & Islington, with customers in the Stoke Newington (N16), Clapton (E5) & Newington Green (N16) areas. Christine is a super experienced & highly-rated Housekeeper. She's completed hundreds of cleans with Housekeep and…

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