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It’s official—we’re entering full prep mode for this holiday season. This time of year brings cheer, chilly weather, and—for many—overnight guests. When you’re hosting out-of-town visitors, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with everything that you have to prepare. The holiday can quickly turn into a stressful time of deep cleaning and last-second scouring.
Don’t stress. With a few cleaning tips from the experts here at Charlie’s Soap, this year’s holiday cleaning can be completed in a flash. Here’s what you need to know to get your home ready for impending holiday guests.
Break It Down
First things first. Take some time and write down a complete to-do list. Be sure to put some thought into it. Consider all of the things you’d like to get ready before guests arrive. Next, create a daily schedule of cleaning tasks. Look closely at all of the tasks. Which ones are the most important? In a pinch, which ones could you do without? As you plan out your cleaning schedule, prioritize the ones that can’t be missed.
Most importantly, be sure to break the cleaning into doable projects. Manic one-day cleaning is out. This year, it’s all about keeping the holiday chill. All you need for seamless holiday cleaning is a little advanced planning. For particularly big projects, consider breaking it down into smaller tasks that can be completed over several days. That way, you won’t be overwhelmed with hour-long projects during the happiest time of year.
Tackle the Kitchen Early
If you’re preparing for guests, don’t forget about the kitchen. Like the living room, the kitchen often ends up being a hub of activity during the holidays. Instead of sweating about the state of your kitchen while preparing big meals, take some time before the holiday rush to get your cooking space in tip-top shape. Consider doing a full fridge clean-out or top-to-bottom cabinet cleaning if you can fit it into your schedule. If you prioritize these projects early on, you can move on to guest bedrooms and bathrooms without stressing about the state of the house. Plus, a clean kitchen is a functional kitchen—it can help speed up your meal times if you only have to handle daily tidying up.
Manage the Trash
Keeping on top of trash cans is one of the easiest ways to make a space look immaculate. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the easiest to forget. A quick trash-can check is the perfect way to finish off your cleaning schedule. Be sure to empty trashes in the guest bedrooms and bathrooms to make you and your house look completely put together for the holidays.
Keep Track of Touch-Ups
Especially if you’re expecting several guests, it can be exhausting to keep up with the moving parts. Deep cleaning projects can be exhausting enough. Tracking all of the needed tidying along the way can feel like a straw on the camel’s back.
For a stressless holiday prep, reserve the last day before guests arrive for touch-ups. If you’re worried about missing small details, create a list of tidying to-dos. Dust the house a room at a time, ensure that bathrooms are stocked with toiletries, and sweep away any last-minute messes. You’ll have plenty of time to work through your whole house by reserving a whole day for touch-ups.
Be Aware of Sensitivities
During the big cleaning storm leading up to the holiday, it’s essential to consider potential sensitivities of your guests. Particularly if you’re expecting young children or pets, it’s important to be aware of the products that you use. Harsh cleaning agents can linger on surfaces and in the air for days—or even weeks. Hosting overnight guests often means pulling out old linens, which may be covered in dirt, dust, and lingering fragrance from your laundry detergent.
To minimize potential irritation, it’s best to stick with powerful, hypoallergenic cleaning solutions.
Choose Gentle yet Powerful Products
Charlie’s Soap offers hypoallergenic cleaning solutions that still pack the punch you need to survive holiday cleaning. Our Kitchen & Bath household cleaner and Indoor & Outdoor surface cleaner can help you scrub your house from top to bottom, inside and out. Instead of wasting time with endless scrubbing, just pull out our heavy-duty 1001 Degreaser. Not only are these products effective and multipurpose—they’re also sensitive-skin friendly. To get your guest linens clean-as-new, simply send them through the wash with Charlie’s Soap hypoallergenic laundry solutions. With only a few products, you’re ready to take on the cleaning season. Shop Charlie’s Soap now.
