Merry Maids’ Pre-Christmas Cleaning Checklist
Our guide to getting all your pre-Christmas cleaning done.
Christmas is on its way!
Are you planning to host a Christmas party or spend Christmas Day with the whole family?
If you are, you may want to tidy up before the guests arrive.
But with so much to do, Christmas cleaning can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we’ve made a list (and we’ve checked it twice) of handy pre-Christmas cleaning tasks to ensure your cleaning and home can stay in order this festive season.
Guest Bedroom Pre-Christmas Cleaning
If you have a spare or guest room, the temptation may be to use it for… “storage”.
However, around this time of year, ensure your spare bedroom(s) are cleaned for any unexpected overnight guests.
Just in case a white Christmas or extra glass of sherry mean that driving home for Christmas home becomes inadvisable.
When cleaning your spare bedroom, remember to:
- Change the sheets/bedding & duvets so they are clean and fresh for your guests. A quick tip to make them even fresher smelling is to wash them separately from any clothes
- Vacuum and polish the guest room to ensure the room has a welcoming scent
If your guest room isn’t used that often, it may not be as welcoming as other rooms.
- You can potentially get a few paintings or photos up in the room, maybe a houseplant or anything else you may feel is welcoming
Your guests are likely to be staying more than one night. Therefore, they’ll need space for their clothes and other belongings. So:
- Empty the wardrobe and drawers of usually all of your summer clothes or the: “I’ll take these to a charity shop one-day” clothes. This will ensure your guest has sufficient space and will feel more at home instead of living out of their suitcase
Kitchen Pre-Christmas Cleaning
The kitchen is usually the centre of the action at Christmas.
Especially with the mulled wine brewing on the stove, it makes it feel warm and festive!
First, your oven should be clean to ensure it’s ready for the juicy turkey or tasty nut roast!
- Buy an oven cleaning product and follow the instructions on the label, as there are lots of different products you can use
- A clean oven will make your food taste better and won’t produce smoke that would float around the house and make it smell unpleasant.
You’ll probably have to put LOADS of food in your fridge and freezer, so it’s time for a clear-out.
A clean and less cluttered fridge will allow space for all pigs in blankets, wine and pudding!
- Have a clean fridge for all of your Christmas food
– Remove all food, drawers and shelves
– Soak drawers and shelves in washing up liquid
– Use warm water and washing-up liquid to wipe the interior
– Wipe outer surfaces and dry inside with kitchen roll
– Dry and return the drawers/shelves
– Wait until the temperature has returned to 5°C
Bathroom Pre-Christmas Cleaning
The wintertime is the time of year when people get horrid colds that they can’t shake.
That’s why pre-cleaning the bathroom and maintaining the cleanliness throughout the time your guests are here is vital.
- Clean the bathroom from top to bottom, including the bath, shower, sink, toilet, carpet, cupboards and anything else you may have in there.
- Tidy up your bathroom to leave space for your guest’s toiletries, or if you have two washrooms, move all your toiletries to the bathroom your guests won’t be using. This will again make them feel at home.
Living Room Pre-Christmas Cleaning
Your living room is the social and board gaming hub, with the fire roaring in the background and the smell of Christmas all around. Lovely!
- Vacuum your living room carpet before your guests arrive and during their stay, depending on how long they’re there for
- Vacuum all of your upholstery and cushions before guests arrive
- Have a general tidy-up and, if you have time, a bit of a declutter of things you don’t need during the winter period
Home Exterior Pre-Christmas Cleaning
Ensure the outside of your house looks welcoming for your guests and any neighbours that might pop around to wish you a Merry Christmas.
- Clean your outside decorations just by wiping them with a dry cloth
- Clean your windows on the inside and outside
- Ensure, if you have a drive, you’ve left enough space for your guest’s car/s or, if it’s on-street parking, there is enough space for them. If necessary, remember to sort out their on-street parking permits.
A bit much?
All this cleaning might seem like a bit much, especially with all the extra Christmas prep.
If you don’t feel like you have time to clean your home, find your nearest Merry Maids business to do it all for you!
We carry out all the services listed above and more, so you can focus on the stuff that matters at Christmas and not do the cleaning.
To learn more about our services and how we can help you, call 0800 021 3072 today.