The holiday season can be a hectic time for many, with guests, family visits, and cooking special meals. While holidays are meant to have a cheerful time with family and friends, it is natural to get overwhelmed when you think of cleaning your home and making it a perfect place to entertain your guests. A little planning and dividing all tasks into doable sections will go a long way in reducing the cleaning chaos you might encounter.
Here are a few tips to help you prioritize your cleaning chores and make your home holiday-ready!
Start Early
Starting your cleaning several days in advance can lead to a stress-free, successful holiday cleaning process. When you try to finish one or two major tasks each day, then all you will have left to do is the final touches before the big day.
Inspect Like an Outsider
Kickstart the cleaning process by walking around your house and checking for any imperfections—try to notice things that you might be used to, but the guests can notice. After making a note of the things that need attention, try to run through the list with your family and elder kids and involve them in the cleaning process. Many hands mean faster work and more fun!
Place Things Back in Their Place
It is a good idea to declutter your house first by putting things back in their place. This can be anything such as misplaced coats, mail that’s no longer needed, or toys. Picking up clutter before cleaning saves a lot of time.
Prioritize
The goal is to clean the entire house but focus on places where guests can notice the most, like your living room, dining room, and kitchen. Tackling one room at a time will make it less stressful.
Your entryway is the first point of contact for your guests and the best place to make the first impression—wipe your door, scrub and vacuum the doormat and try to keep the corners and furniture clean and dust free.
The kitchen is another place where you can expect your guests to spend a good amount of time. The kitchen is one of the house's most-used rooms, so it is easy to dirty. Deep cleaning the kitchen a few days before the event would give you enough time to prepare for the holiday cooking. Try to keep the countertop clutter free and clean.
Use Specialized Cleaning Products
We all love multi-purpose cleaners and use them whenever we get a chance. Using specialized cleaning products that suit specific surfaces though will make cleaning easier and help increase the lifespan of your home decor or other possessions. For example, leather, wood, or stone surfaces require special cleaning products.
Set the Mood
On the event day, ensure you try your best to make your guests feel welcomed and comfortable. Try filling up your space with an excellent holiday-feel aroma. Set the table, light candles, set the thermostat to a comfortable setting, and hang fresh hand towels. Go the extra mile to treat your guests to a spotless house!
Holiday cleaning, when planned well and tackled systematically, can be a breeze. It can also help your furniture stay in better shape, such as the pieces you can find at 7 Star Furniture. Contact us today or stop by our store to see what we have to offer.