The holidays are a time for family, friends, food, and — let's be honest — a fair amount of stress about the state of your house. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, a holiday party, or welcoming out-of-town relatives, here's how to get your home guest-ready without losing your mind.
Focus on Guest-Facing Areas
You don't need to deep clean every room. Focus your energy on the spaces guests will actually see and use: the living room, dining room, kitchen, guest bathroom, and guest bedroom. These areas should be spotless. Close the doors to private spaces and don't stress about them.
The Guest Bathroom
The guest bathroom gets the most scrutiny. Deep clean the toilet (including the base and behind it), scrub the tub/shower, polish the mirror, clean the sink and faucet until they shine, and put out fresh towels and a new hand soap. This single room can shape your guests' impression of your entire home.
Kitchen Prep
Before holiday cooking begins, clean out the refrigerator to make room for ingredients and leftovers. Degrease the oven and stovetop, clean countertops thoroughly, and empty the dishwasher so it's ready for the first load of dirty dishes. A clean, organized kitchen makes holiday cooking much more enjoyable.
Let Us Handle It
Our holiday cleaning prep service is designed exactly for this scenario. We come in 1-2 days before your event and handle everything — from top-to-bottom cleaning to making beds with fresh linens. You focus on the menu, the decorations, and enjoying your family. We'll handle the cleaning.