Getting Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests
Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest weeks of the year for cleaning, and the calendar fills up early. Here is what guests notice and how to plan it.
What guests actually notice
- The guest bathroom. Mirror, sink, toilet, a fresh towel. This is the one everyone uses.
- The kitchen. Everyone ends up in the kitchen. Counters, stovetop, fridge handles and the floor.
- The entry. First impressions start at the front door.
- The guest room. Clean sheets, dusted surfaces and an empty closet.
Book two cleans, not one
The smartest move is a deep clean the week before guests arrive, then a standard clean after they leave. You host in a clean house and you do not spend the day after the holiday scrubbing.
Book early
The days right before Thanksgiving and the weeks before Christmas go first. If you already know your dates, request your clean now.
