Victorian maisonettes in Hackney are full of character, but they can be tricky to live with if access is awkward, the stairs are narrow, and the building shares space with neighbours.

Booking a cleaner for a Hackney flat sounds simple enough. You ask for a quote, pick a date, and expect the place to sparkle. Easy, right? Well, not always.

If you have ever compared a couple of cleaning quotes and felt that something was a bit off, you are not alone.

If you live, work, or spend much time between Broadway Market and Victoria Park, you probably know how quickly a rug can go from cosy centrepiece to slightly sad floor layer.