19 helpful tips for cleaning during the holidays that will make tidying up a breeze

Get ready to WOW your guests as they step into your home this holiday season.

Although hosting Christmas celebrations can be joyful, it's hard not to worry about the messes that come with it.

Want to make sure your home is spotless before your guests arrive?

Don't let the holiday cleaning overwhelm you. We've got you covered with our stress-free holiday cleaning plan. Follow our tips and enjoy a sparkling, clean home in no time!

Avoid the chaos of cleaning on the day of the holiday by breaking down your tasks into manageable segments.

Preparing for holiday celebrations involves a lot of work, including cleaning and tidying up the house before guests arrive. However, it can be challenging to keep the house clean throughout the day and quickly tackle any messes that happen. To achieve a mess-free holiday get-together, prioritise chores and follow some easy tips. These holiday cleaning tips will help you prepare your home for the holidays and keep it tidy during your celebrations.

7-Day Holiday Cleaning Plan

To ensure a successful holiday cleaning, it's essential to start early. It would help if you planned to begin your housekeeping tasks several days in advance.

The following 7-day holiday cleaning schedule will make seasonal cleaning much more manageable. By completing a few significant tasks each day, you'll only have to do a bit of last-minute cleaning to make everything shine on the big day.

Day 1: 7-Day Holiday Cleaning Plan

To kick off your holiday cleaning:

1. Walk through your home with a visitor's eye.
2. Make notes of any imperfections you might be used to, but guests might notice, such as houseplants with dead leaves.
3. Make a plan for turning cleaning for the holidays into a group effort.
4. Gather family members, go over the plan, and assign chores.
5. Remember: many hands make light work.

Day 2: 7-Day Holiday Cleaning Plan

Focus on easily viewable areas for guests that will stay clean during your holiday cleaning.

1. Wash windows and vacuum fly screens.
2. Clean skirting boards and picture rails.
3. Launder and press curtains.
4. Launder bedspreads if required.

Day 3: 7-Day Holiday Cleaning Plan

When expecting guests, ensure that bathrooms and bedrooms they may use are tidy, especially if they will be staying overnight.

1. Deep-clean bathrooms and medicine cabinets (yes, people will look).
2. Tidy up bedrooms, including dusting.
3. Remove clutter and donate or store out of sight.

Day 4: 7-Day Holiday Cleaning Plan

As the holidays approach, ensure your entryway is ready for guests with these three quick cleaning tips:

1. Straighten coat closet, making room for guests' coats. Add extra hangers if needed.
2. Wash or spot-clean area rugs.
3. Remove hats, coats and shoes.

Day 5: 7-Day Holiday Cleaning Plan

Two days before the event, it's time to deep clean the kitchen for your holiday cooking and preparations.

1. Clean range or stovetop, surfaces, and grates.
2. Wipe down all large and small appliances.
3. Wipe down kitchen cabinets. Dust the top of the refrigerator.
4. Clean out the fridge, making room for party foods.
5. Fill your entra frig with drinks for the party.
6. Take out recycling and other garbage.

Day 6: 7-Day Holiday Cleaning Plan

It's best to wait until the day before guests arrive to clean, as surfaces will likely get dirty again before the event.

1. Vacuum or sweep the entryway and add Christmas decorations.
2. Dust bookshelves, photo frames, ceiling fans and art.
3. Clean the kitchen sink and dish drainer.

Day 7: 7-Day Holiday Cleaning Plan

Are you ready to party? Don't let the last-minute cleaning stress you out. Check out this ultimate day-of touch-up checklist to ensure everything is perfect for your holiday celebration!

To ensure cleanliness and hygiene, follow these steps:

1. Empty all garbage bins, including your FOGO bin, and replace them with fresh liners.
2. Clean bathroom mirrors and counters, including basins and shower glass.
3. Damp-mop the bathroom floor.
4. Apply toilet bowl cleaner to the toilets and brush them.
5. Hang fresh towels and refill hand soap dispensers.
6. Mop the kitchen floor.
7. Vacuum carpets and mop wood floors.
8. Tidy stacks of magazines and books.
9. Fluff sofa cushions and pillows.
10. Add special touches such as flowers or candles to decorate the space.

And that's it! It's time for you to enjoy the holiday or crack on to cooking up a feast!

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