One-Off House Cleaning Service | Try Balham's Best Cleaning Service

How it works

How one-off cleans work in Balham

1. Enter your postcode

We’ll match you with the best local cleaner in Balham

2. Tell us about your home

We’ll give you a price based on the size of your home

3. Choose an available time

Schedule an arrival time that suits you

4. Confirm your clean

We’ll take payment from your card after your clean is complete

5. Customise your clean

Add extra instructions for your cleaner in your online account

Get started

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

Manage cleans online

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

What you get with Housekeep

What’s included in a one-off 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.

Which service should I choose?

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

Descale toilet

Clean grouting

Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

Clean extractor fan filter

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Clean carpet & upholstery

Extra services

One-off clean

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

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Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

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Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

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Descale toilet

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Clean grouting

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Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

×

Clean extractor fan filter

×

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

×

Clean carpet & upholstery

×

Extra services

Clean inside oven
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside windows

Get quote

Deep clean

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

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Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

×

Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

Descale toilet

×

Clean grouting

×

Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

×

Clean extractor fan filter

×

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Clean carpet & upholstery

Extra services

Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Get quote

End of tenancy clean

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

×

Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

Descale toilet

Clean grouting

Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

Clean extractor fan filter

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Clean carpet & upholstery

Extra services

Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Get quote

After builders clean

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

×

Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

×

Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

Descale toilet

Clean grouting

Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

×

Clean extractor fan filter

×

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Clean carpet & upholstery

Extra services

Clean inside oven
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Get quote

Join our happy customers in Balham

4.7/5

Based on 7,592 customer reviews

5 stars

6,435

4 stars

464

3 stars

315

2 stars

168

1 star

210

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!

6 days ago

L

Balham (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.

4 weeks ago

S

Hyde Farm (SW12)

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

1 month ago

C

Balham (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.

1 month ago

Sophie

Balham (SW12)

Cristina was fabulous. She is easily to communicate with, and listened well. She worked so hard, and did a fantastic job - she knows exactly what needs doing and gets on very efficiently to do it.

1 month ago

Sheryl

Balham (SW12)

Arrived on time and even stayed a little longer to complete the job. Followed my instructions (to which there was A LOT) very well.

1 month ago

Jade

Clapham South (SW12)

Patience was brilliant, on time and communicated well. The clean was great and would recommend Patience!

2 months ago

A

Balham (SW12)

Considerate, thorough, polite and professional, cannot wait to have Cristina back again to trust with my cleans!

2 months ago

C

Hyde Farm (SW12)

Kayti is such a good worker - she listened and followed instructions really well. She was efficient and did a great job. Would have her back anytime!

2 months ago

S

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.

Melissa

Areas covered

Blackheath Charlton Greenwich Greenwich Peninsula Kidbrooke Maze Hill Westcombe Park

“Melissa was fantastic! She made my flat sparkle, it's so nice and clean. And she was really communicative and kind as well. Would thoroughly recommend..”

R, Kidbrooke (SE3) - Today

Ahmet

Areas covered

Bickley Bromley Bromley Elmers End Park Langley Shortlands Sundridge

“Really good clean . I have ashes if he can do a Thursday instead of Friday fortnightly clean going forward.”

J, Bickley (BR1) - Today

Nana

Areas covered

Beckton Custom House North Woolwich Plumstead Shooter's Hill Thamesmead Woolwich

“She was professional and did a good job with the tasks! She stayed above and beyond her time and was sincere in her efforts! Thanks.”

Krish, Canning Town (E16) - Today

Lauren

Areas covered

Brent Cross Church End Finchley Green Lane Hendon North Finchley Woodside Park

“Fantastic clean, each room was spotless and left smelling amazing.. we were very happy! Would definitely recommend Laura :)).”

K, Green Lane (NW4) - Today

Femi

Areas covered

Bow Brick Lane Old Ford Shadwell Shoreditch Spitalfields Three Mills

“Femi went out of his way to get here on a bank holiday with transport issues. Thank you so much, very helpful, cleaned the corners too! Happy Easter no.25 E1.”

S, Brick Lane (E1) - Today