Christmas cleaning checklist: Tips to prepare your home this holiday

As the holiday season approaches, ensuring your home is clutter-free and ready to welcome guests whilst balancing everything else on your to do list can be a challenge. Fortunately, our comprehensive Christmas Cleaning Checklist will ensure you have everything you need to prepare your home for guests and create a cosy environment for the holidays.

A clean home creates a happy ambience, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. When your home is free of clutter, it promotes a sense of calm, reducing stress and improving your overall wellbeing. A decluttered space is not only more aesthetically pleasing but also more functional, creating a spacious environment for you and your guests to enjoy.

Top Tips:

• Remove any unnecessary items from areas where guests will be located as this creates a more functional and spacious environment

• Focus on high-traffic areas like the kitchen, bathrooms, and the dining and living rooms. These are the spaces where your holiday guests will spend the most time, so it's crucial they're spotless and inviting.

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A thoughtfully prepared guest bedroom can make all the difference during the holiday season. Beyond a simple surface clean, a deep clean ensures the room is a home away from home for your guests. Consider adding personal touches such as fresh flowers, scented candles, extra pillows, and blankets to ensure your guests feel taken care of this Christmas.

Top Tips:

• Take care when cleaning any glass surfaces or mirrors in this room. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners and instead opt for a natural solution made with white vinegar and water. This is an extremely effective cleaning solution - the vinegar will remove any streaks, while leaving a sparkling finish.

• Go beyond a simple surface clean and do a deep clean of the guest room. Dust all surfaces, vacuum thoroughly, and ensure the bedding is fresh and inviting.

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Lighting seasonal scented candles is a quick and easy trick to enliven the ambience and overall feel of your home without spending a minute cleaning. Scents like vanilla, pumpkin spice, and other warm, rich fragrances will create a warming environment that can completely transform a room.

Top Tip:

• Avoid harsh chemical air fresheners and instead, opt for natural scents

Now that the surroundings are sorted, you can focus on the table, the centrepiece of Christmas dining.

Creating the perfect holiday table design starts with a beautiful base. Choose tablecloths or runners in rich, festive colours, such as red or green, and consider layering for added depth. Introducing natural decorations, such as pinecones or cinnamon sticks, adds warmth and creates a more festive atmosphere for your guests. When doing this it is important to balance elegance and functionality by keeping enough space for serving dishes, making your holiday table both stunning and welcoming for guests.

Top Tip:

• Consider using a crevice tool, which comes with many cordless vacuum cleaners, to clean those hard-to-reach spots on and around your dining table.

Preparing your bathroom for guests is an essential step in your Christmas cleaning checklist.

• 1. Ensure your bathroom is fully stocked with essentials like toilet paper, hand soap, towels, and cleaning supplies to keep the space clean and hygienic.

• 2. Give your cabinets a wipe-down and add a touch of festivity with scented bath bombs, allowing guests to unwind during the holidays.

• 3. Start with a deep clean using the right cleaning solutions for surfaces and mirrors. The Unlimited 7 Aqua vacuum and mop is perfect for cleaning tile grout and hard flooring.

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After following these Christmas cleaning tips, your home will be ready to give your guests a holiday-spirited welcome. Ensure you have plenty of treats and refreshments on hand to make your visitors feel even more at home. Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones.

Merry Christmas!