The holidays are just around the corner and you know what that means — a house full of happy guests, great food and fond moments to share. And, it means to start focusing on getting your home ready for the holidays. Like millions of homeowners who do so each year, chances are you’ll be busy getting your house ready for the inevitable influx of friends and relatives. All who are sure to turn up. Whether you’re breaking out the Halloween decorations, laying out the table for that grand Thanksgiving feast or getting into the holiday cheer with a little festive Christmas decorating, you’ll want to make sure your home is ready for prime time.
When it comes to getting your home ready for the holidays, there’s so much that can and should be done that could fill pages. Instead, the following lists the top 5 things you can do to have your home ready this holiday season.
Leave Cleaning the Oven Last On Your List
Cleaning out an oven takes a lot of work. Even if you’re using those powerful oven cleaning chemicals. So, you should save yourself to aggravation. And, skip the oven cleaning for after you’ve finished your holiday cooking. Instead, go over the top burner elements with a little detergent. Also, a reliable scrubbing sponge. After your done with all your cooking, you can focus on tackling the big cleanup.
Get Your Curtains Laundered
Use your washing machine’s delicate cycle and use cold water to prevent shrinkage when getting your home ready for the holidays. Before tossing your curtains in the wash, make sure to dust and vacuum them first to avoid smearing dust and dirt all over them during the wash cycle. If you have dry clean-only curtains or if you’re just not sure about how to safely wash them, don’t hesitate to take them to your local cleaners.
Get Your Linens Laundered
It’s always a good idea to get your laundry out of the way before your guests arrive when getting your home ready. However, there’s more to your laundries than just clothes. If you have any tablecloths or napkins to clean up, make sure you toss them in the washer if necessary.
Prepare Extra Space for Your Guests
If you’re expecting guests this holiday season, there’s also a good chance they’ll be staying over for a night or two. If so, you can easily carve a sleeping space out of the public areas of your home. Simply by using a folding screen or even a rolling bookcase. This will provide your guests with enough privacy so that they’ll feel right at home.
Create a Safety Checklist
Last but not least, you should create a brief safety checklist when getting your home ready. This checklist must ensures you have everything you need to keep yourself, your home and your guests safe. If necessary, change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries, for instance. You should also have a fire extinguisher near the stove so you can quickly get a handle on any kitchen fires that break out while cooking.
Enjoy Yourself
The above 5 tips are just a few ideas you can use when getting your home ready. Or, to get through the holiday season without stressing yourself out or leaving behind a big mess. For instance, forgoing the oven cleaning gives you more time to focus on preparing those fantastic Thanksgiving or Christmas meals. You can also use the above tips for creating guest areas to accommodate those extra friends and family members who show up at the last minute. Taking care of your curtains livens up the indoor environment. And, it can also go a long way towards making your indoor spaces a lot cleaner.
Last but not least, you should always make sure your home remains a safe environment for all of your guests. So, making sure the fire extinguishers are available, among other crucial safety steps, is especially important to accomplish before your guests arrive at your home.
Also, once all of your guests leave, feel free to take a look at our published blog post. Our blog discusses the top 3 tips for organizing and storing all of your holiday decorations.
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