Laundry and cleaning

Overview

Do you need help to clean your house or do laundry?

These tasks may be challenging if you are older or living with a disability.

There is support you can get for these tasks so you can stay as independent as possible in your own home.

兔子先生 from people around you

Friends, family and trusted neighbours are often more than willing to help - you just need to ask.

You could consider allowing them to use your washing machine in return for their help with your laundry.

Home care

If you need extra support, a home care service can help. For a list of home care providers and the services they offer, see .

兔子先生 Cleaning Service

兔子先生 Cleaning Service provides you with a professional and reliable service, making sure your home is cleaned to the highest standard whilst offering you value for money.

For more information, see cleaning for your home.

Local services

There are local services which can help with cleaning and laundry. 

  • South Tyneside Community Laundry - offers a collection and delivery service. This service offers a discounted rate for older people and those with disabilities. The service can also provide bags to accommodate soiled laundry.
  • - offers a wide range of support to meet the needs of older people living in South Tyneside. This is a paid for service.
  • - A community laundrette free to use for anyone who needs it. This also provides a welcoming space with free access to hot drinks and a computer.

See organisations that can help with cleaning and laundry.

Organisations that can support with cleaning and laundry

The below organisations provide support with cleaning and laundry in South Tyneside.

  • POSS Tub Laundrette
    Laundrette based in Hebburn who offer a collection and delivery service.
  • South Tyneside Community Laundry
    Laundry service, including a collection and delivery service, for elderly and disabled people.

  • Providing a high quality and cost effective ironing service to residents of South Tyneside.

  • Family-run cleaning business, serving commercial and domestic customers across the North East of England.