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Athelstone is part of our house cleaning in Adelaide service area — the same vetted, insured cleaners and 100% Happiness Guarantee as everywhere we clean in Adelaide.

•70 CLEANS COMPLETED IN ATHELSTONE•BUILT FOR BIG FOOTHILLS FAMILY HOMES•BACKGROUND CHECKED & INSURED•SAME CLEANER EVERY VISIT•48HR RE-CLEAN PROMISE

“The team was incredible! My home has never looked this good.”

— Sarah M, Sydney

“Professional, thorough, and always on time. Highly recommend!”

— James T, Melbourne

“Best cleaning service I've ever used. Worth every dollar!”

— Emma L, Brisbane

“They pay attention to every detail. My house sparkles!”

— Michael R, Perth

“Reliable and trustworthy. I feel comfortable having them in my home.”

— Lisa K, Adelaide

“Amazing service! They went above and beyond my expectations.”

— David P, Canberra

3.4/5 on Google

Customer reviews

Serving Australian homes since 2015

How It Works

A better clean in 3 simple steps.

Pick a time, get matched with a vetted local cleaner, and come home to a house that finally feels done.

Book online in 60 seconds

Choose your home size and a time that suits. Your price appears instantly — no phone calls, no waiting on a quote — so booking is done before the kettle boils.

Takes less than 60 seconds

We match you with a local pro

One of 37 vetted cleaners covering Athelstone takes your job — the nearest is about 12 minutes away. Police-checked and insured, so you know exactly who's walking in.

Come home and exhale

While you're at work or up at Black Hill with the kids, your home gets sorted. Walk back in to a place that's fresh, calm and finished — without lifting a finger.

"My house has never been cleaner! Esther was lovely, kind and did a fantastic job!" — Athelstone customer

About House Cleaning in Athelstone

We've completed 70 cleans in Athelstone, and we've been cleaning Athelstone homes since 2023. The typical booking here? A five-bedroom home. That tells you exactly who lives in this suburb — busy households with plenty of floor to cover.

Cleaning big homes in the foothills

Athelstone sits right at the base of Black Hill, where family homes come with extra bedrooms, second living areas and gardens that track dust indoors. A five-bedroom house is a lot to keep on top of when you're working, running kids around and trying to keep one day free. Our decade of booking data shows most Australians choose a fortnightly schedule — and for homes this size, it's the sweet spot between effort and cost.

Our track record on your street

This isn't a suburb we hope to work in. It's one we already do. Standard cleans are the most-booked service here, and 37 vetted cleaning professionals cover Athelstone — the nearest is about 12 minutes away. One local customer put it simply: "My house has never been cleaner! Esther was lovely, kind and did a fantastic job!"

Upfront pricing before you confirm anything
The same cleaner each visit, who learns your home
Police-checked, insured professionals
Free re-clean within 48 hours if anything's missed

Then comes the good part: walking in the door to a home that's already done. No mop in hand. No list in your head. Just space to breathe.

Athelstone is a leafy foothills suburb in Adelaide's north-east, known for larger family homes, quiet streets and quick access to Black Hill and the River Torrens Linear Park.

Our promise to Athelstone customers

Happiness Guarantee

If anything about your clean isn't right, tell us within 48 hours and we'll come back and re-clean it — free, no questions asked. Big houses have lots of corners. We stand behind every one of them.

24hr Guarantee
Quick response
Free Re-clean
No questions asked
Your happiness
Always our priority

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Care & Cover™

Care & Cover

Every Athelstone clean is backed by $10M public liability insurance and $2,000 damage protection. Every cleaner is police-checked and vetted before their first job. Quiet protection, so you can hand over the keys and stop thinking about it.

$10M coverage
Backed by Chubb Insurance
Verified professionals
Police-checked and platform-approved

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The Simply Maid Difference

Why Athelstone households choose us.

One quick online booking, then a vetted professional who learns your home visit after visit. That's the whole idea.

Book online in 60 seconds — price shown upfront

Same cleaner every visit, so nothing needs re-explaining

Free re-clean within 48 hours if you're not happy

37 vetted cleaners cover Athelstone and surrounds

No hidden costs, upsells or sketchy contracts

Weekly, fortnightly or one-off — you choose

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Pick the service that fits

Everything included. Nothing hidden.

Athelstone homes run big — five bedrooms is the norm in our bookings here, often with two living areas and a garden that walks dust straight inside. Our checklist covers every room, every visit: kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, floors and the details in between.

Standard Clean

Regular maintenance cleaning to keep your home fresh and tidy.

2–3 hours

Kitchen surfaces & appliances

Bathroom clean & sanitise

Vacuuming & mopping floors

Dusting & general tidy

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Deep Clean

Intensive top-to-bottom clean for when your home needs extra care.

4–6 hours

Everything in Standard, plus:

Inside oven & rangehood

Inside fridge & cabinets

Window tracks & skirting boards

Detailed scrubbing & descaling

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Bond-back guarantee

Move In/Out Clean

Comprehensive bond-back clean for moving day confidence.

6–8 hours

Everything in Deep Clean, plus:

Walls, doors & light switches

Inside all cupboards & wardrobes

Garage & outdoor sweep

Bond-back guarantee included

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Save on Cleaning in Athelstone

Active discount codes for your next booking

20% OFF

Student Deal — 20% Off

Student offer: 20% off any home clean, up to $50 off. Perth metro. Limit one per customer.

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Max. discount $50
One use per customer

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DUSA Member Deal — 20% Off

DUSA member offer: 20% off any home clean, up to $50 off. Melbourne metro. Limit one per customer.

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Max. discount $50
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RUSU Member Deal — 20% Off

RUSU member offer: 20% off your house cleaning booking, up to $50 off. Limit one per customer.

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Max. discount $50
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Cleaners who cover Athelstone

37 active cleaners cover Athelstone, based in Holden Hill, Magill and Modbury, with the nearest about 10 minutes away.

Cleaner profiles appear here once at least two of them have completed cleans with Simply Maid. Availability for Athelstone is checked live when you pick a date.

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Service footprint

Simply Maid in Athelstone

Simply Maid has completed 70 cleans in Athelstone since 2023, most recently in November 2024.

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2023

first clean

Nov 2024

most recent clean

Standard clean 100%

most booked

5-bedroom homes

typical booking

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cleaners who cover Athelstone

What our customers say

It's all about the people

Real words from real Adelaide customers — the reason 43% of first-timers book again.

Real reviews from Athelstone customers · showing 12 of 442

Adi and his partner were very responsive to our needs

John GrayGoogle reviewAreaAdelaideReviewed26 Aug 2023, Adelaide

Google

3y ago

Flawless service, paying attention to every detail, very friendly.

Robert KellisGoogle reviewAreaAdelaideReviewed9 July 2020, Adelaide

Google

6y ago

Great service, and were able to get me an appointment on short notice. Would do business again.

Padraig LaneGoogle reviewAreaAdelaideReviewed28 Apr 2020, Adelaide

Google

6y ago

The cleaner assigned to us named Milan is very punctual and willing to please. He works hard without stopping ,everything not moving is cleaned under. He cleans certain areas to our suggestions, nothing is too hard.very thorough in areas. He is always cheerful<br>The company itself responds quickly to any enquiries and keeps us updated. Big improvement on first company tried.<br>Highly Recommend simply Maid company and cleaner Milan to clean your home<br>Regards Mark Pittaway

mark pittawayGoogle reviewAreaAdelaideReviewed15 Jan 2020, Adelaide

Google

6y ago

They were thorough and efficient.

Crystal E.Verified customerCleans completed1Customer since2026BooksFortnightlyAreaAdelaideReviewed2 July 2026Left after a completed, paid clean — we never publish a review we can’t tie to a booking., Adelaide

Verified Customer

2mo ago

Our house looks amazing! San san nuh was professional, polite and efficient. We had an excellent experience. Will recommend your services.

Shaun V.Verified customerCleans completed2Customer since2026BooksFortnightlyAreaAdelaideReviewed15 May 2026Left after a completed, paid clean — we never publish a review we can’t tie to a booking., Adelaide

2 cleans since 2026

Verified Customer

3mo ago

Esther was great.

Felicity L.Verified customerCleans completed12Customer since2024 (2 years)BooksFortnightlyService reviewedStandard CleanAreaAdelaideReviewed4 Mar 2024Left after a completed, paid clean — we never publish a review we can’t tie to a booking., Adelaide

12 cleans since 2024

Verified Customer

2y ago

My house has never been cleaner! Esther was lovely, kind and did a fantastic job!

Lana T.Verified customerCleans completed70Customer since2023 (3 years)BooksWeeklyService reviewedStandard CleanAreaAdelaideReviewed6 July 2023Left after a completed, paid clean — we never publish a review we can’t tie to a booking., Adelaide

70 cleans since 2023

Verified Customer

3y ago

Love the service my cleaner provides

Rikki T.Verified customerCleans completed12Customer since2022 (4 years)BooksMonthlyService reviewedStandard CleanAreaAdelaideReviewed9 Dec 2022Left after a completed, paid clean — we never publish a review we can’t tie to a booking., Adelaide

12 cleans since 2022

Verified Customer

3y ago

first time clean only some minor misses will use him again

Mark P.Verified customerCleans completed57Customer since2019 (7 years)Service reviewedHourly CleanAreaAdelaideReviewed22 Apr 2022Left after a completed, paid clean — we never publish a review we can’t tie to a booking., Adelaide

57 cleans since 2019

Verified Customer

4y ago

Personable cleaner who was very good and excellent communication from the team

Deb G.Verified customerCleans completed1Customer since2022 (4 years)Service reviewedDeep CleanAreaAdelaideReviewed28 Mar 2022Left after a completed, paid clean — we never publish a review we can’t tie to a booking., Adelaide

Verified Customer

4y ago

Esther was great and super friendly. Happy with how the house turned out

Ash H.Verified customerCleans completed4Customer since2022 (4 years)Service reviewedDeep CleanAreaAdelaideReviewed18 Mar 2022Left after a completed, paid clean — we never publish a review we can’t tie to a booking., Adelaide

4 cleans since 2022

Verified Customer

4y ago

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House Cleaning FAQs — Athelstone

How much does house cleaning cost in Athelstone?

You'll see your exact price online before you book — no callbacks, no quotes to chase. For context, our Great Australian Clean study of 1,645 Adelaide cleans found the average Adelaide clean cost $229 in 2022–24. Athelstone homes tend to be larger — most of our bookings here are five-bedroom houses — so your price reflects your home's actual size, shown upfront.

Have you actually cleaned homes in Athelstone before?

Yes — 70 cleans completed on record, and we've been cleaning Athelstone homes since 2023. Standard cleans are the most-booked service here. One Athelstone customer wrote: "My house has never been cleaner! Esther was lovely, kind and did a fantastic job!" (Athelstone customer, 2023-07).

We're a busy family — can we set up a recurring clean?

Absolutely, and it's what we'd suggest for a home this size. Across the 56,712 cleans we've analysed, 60% of recurring customers choose fortnightly — it keeps a big house under control without the weekly cost. Pick weekly, fortnightly or monthly at checkout, and you'll get the same cleaner each visit so they learn how your household runs.

How quickly can a cleaner get to Athelstone?

37 vetted cleaning professionals cover Athelstone, and the nearest is about 12 minutes away. Book online, choose a day and time that suits, and we'll match you with a cleaner who services your area.

Do you clean the suburbs around Athelstone too?

Yes. We service Dernancourt, Paradise, Hectorville, Rostrevor, Highbury, Campbelltown, Newton and Tranmere — all within a few kilometres. If you're anywhere in the north-eastern foothills, we can reach you.

Are your cleaners background-checked and insured?

Every cleaner is police-checked and vetted before their first job, and every clean is backed by $10M public liability insurance plus $2,000 damage protection. You don't have to wonder who's in your home — that's the point.

What if I'm not happy with my clean?

Tell us within 48 hours and we'll come back and re-clean the areas you're unhappy with — free, no questions asked. It's our Happiness Guarantee, and it applies to every Athelstone booking.

What's the best day to book a clean?

Friday, if you can get it — our data study shows it's Australia's national cleaning day, with 20.2% of all professional cleans. There's a reason: walking into a finished house on Friday evening means the whole weekend is yours. Morning slots book fastest, so lock yours in early.

EXPLORE THE AREA

Things to Do Near Athelstone

While your cleaner handles the house, Athelstone hands you the foothills. Here's where locals actually spend a free Saturday.

Park

Black Hill Conservation Park

Rugged bushland trails rising straight from Athelstone's back streets, with lookouts over the whole Adelaide plain.

On the suburb's doorstep

Park

Morialta Conservation Park

Waterfalls, gorge walks and the famous nature playground — one of Adelaide's best days out with kids.

About 10 minutes away

Park

Thorndon Park Reserve

A former reservoir turned picnic spot in neighbouring Paradise, with a lake loop, playground and barbecues.

A few minutes' drive

Landmark

River Torrens Linear Park Trail

The riverside path starts near Athelstone and runs all the way to the sea — walk, ride or scooter as far as you like.

Starts nearby

Entertainment

Gorge Wildlife Park

A family-run wildlife park in the hills at Cudlee Creek, where kids can hold a koala.

About 15 minutes up the gorge

Shopping

Newton Village Shopping Centre

The handy local hub for groceries, coffee and errands, in neighbouring Newton.

A few minutes away

Athelstone and beyond

Local cleaners, right across the north-east

Our Athelstone cleaners also cover Dernancourt, Paradise, Hectorville, Rostrevor, Highbury, Campbelltown, Newton and Tranmere. Wherever you are in the foothills, help is close — the nearest cleaner is about 12 minutes from Athelstone.