Getting your home prepared for an onslaught of guests ready to deck the halls and trim the tree can be overwhelming and stressful. While it isn’t necessary to do a thorough top-to-bottom cleaning to get your house holiday ready, tidying and cleaning the areas you and your guests will spend time in is advisable. This usually includes the main living areas, kitchen, and guest bathroom.
Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests
As you prepare your home for holiday guests, remember to always prioritize cleaning areas. For example, your entryway is the first area your guests see upon arrival. Make sure it’s tidy, dusted, and organized. Adding a poinsettia is also a nice way to greet guests and get them into the holiday spirit.
Here are some additional tips to help you get specific areas of your home ready for holiday guests:
Entryways
- Pick up and store any shoes, umbrellas, coats, and clutter.
- Designate a space in the closet or other area for guests’ coats, boots, and shoes.
- Wipe down walls and baseboards to remove any scuffs and marks.
- Clean windows and doors.
- If necessary, clear walkways and entryways to ensure the safety of your guests.
Living Room
- Pick up the clutter, organize items neatly, and donate any items you haven’t used in the last 6-8 months.
- Vacuum carpets (clean stains) and clean wood and tile floors.
- Dust and polish furniture.
- Vacuum furniture fabric, wash pillowcases and blankets, and fluff sofa cushions.
- Neatly fold throw blankets (after you wash them).
Kitchen
- Declutter and clean and disinfect countertops.
- Clean cooktop (soak stove grates and knobs in sink to remove cooking residue).
- Replace kitchen hand towels (have plenty of paper towels available).
- Make room in the refrigerator for your guests favorite snacks and leftovers.
Bathroom
Clean and declutter any bathrooms your guests will use. For overnight guests, stock the bathroom with extra towels and toiletries. Here are some more tips to get your bathrooms guest-ready:
- Clear personal products from the vanity and cabinets.
- Supply fresh bath and hand towels.
- Refill the soap dispenser and set out extra toiletries.
- Make sure toilet tissue is well-stocked.
- Provide overnight guests with a blowdryer (or access to one).
- Place a nightlight in the bathroom.
- Clean the cabinets and countertops.
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