Cleaning for guests isn't the easiest thing in the world, nor is it fun if your house is a little more messy than usual. Here's a list of things you should do to clean up properly.
Gather together all cleaning supplies (Comet, Non-Porous Surface Cleaner, polish, dusting cloths, etc) and put them in a box. Also have a vacuum cleaner available
Put a clothes basket in every room. Empty all the rubbish bins. Collect old cutlery and plates from bedrooms/rooms they don't belong in.
Wipe down the oven and the fridge.
Pick up dirty laundry in the bathroom . Wipe down the bath, the shower and the sink. Clean the toilet .
Make all the beds and clear clutter aside in bedrooms. Vacuum if needed.
Wipe down surfaces in the living room and clear clutter .
If, whilst doing the above, you've found things that don't have a home, shove them all in a box/hamper. You can sort them out after the guests have gone.
Add air fresheners in rooms that need them.
Tips
- Don't do it alone! Have the kids or even your spouse pitch in. This is their place, too, you know. Give everyone a task.
- Don't wait until the last minute! Doing so will have a bad effect on the final outcome. Give yourself goals (ex: kitchen done by Wednesday, bedrooms done by Thursday, bathrooms done by Friday, finish up on Saturday morning, guests arrive Saturday evening).
- Have music playing while you tidy - it will motivate you.
- Take a photo of your messy house. If you can't be bothered to tidy, just look at the photo. Seeing it on a piece of paper will spur you into doing something.
Warnings
- Keep cleaning substances out of reach of children 8 and under.
Things You'll Need
- Cleaning Supplies
- Vacuum (optional)
- Music
- Rags
- Latex Gloves
- dust rag
- furniture polish
- mop
- soapy water and sponges
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