With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season here, the last thing on your mind is likely a cluttered and messy home. With all the shopping for gifts, party planning, and cooking done for the holidays, tidying the house can be something that keeps falling to the end of your list. Worry no more! At Texas Cleaning Services, we have compiled fun and easy tasks that will keep your home looking its best throughout the season without stressing you out.
1. Deck the Halls (and Keep Them Clean)
When decorating for the holidays, it can get really messy. Whether putting up a tree, hanging wreaths, or stringing lights, try to clean up as you go. Dust your shelves before placing your decorations and have a small trash bin or bag nearby to get rid of any packaging, tags, or extra bits of ribbon right away. This way, your space will look festive while staying clean at the same time!
2. Daily Quick Sweeps
You do not have to clean the house fully every day, but daily quick sweeps can keep things neat without taking too much time. Spend 5-10 minutes daily clearing the counters, fluffing the pillows, and straightening everything up. A quick vacuuming of high-traffic areas will also do wonders, especially with all the extra foot traffic from guests during the holidays.
3. Clear Out the Entryway
The entryway is that first thing that people see as they walk into your home. Keeping it clean and tidy is essential. Adding a coat rack or a basket by the door keeps your shoes, scarves, and coats in check. In addition, a tidy entry helps reduce clutter from spilling into the rest of your home. It's also an excellent first impression for holiday guests!
4. Seasonal Fridge Clean out
Your fridge, during the holidays, gets stuffed with leftovers, extra ingredients, and holiday treats. Take a few minutes clearing out old items, wipe down the shelves, and reorganize. A clean fridge makes meal prep easy, and there is enough space for the holiday meals to come.
5. Make Your Bed Every Morning
That alone can make a big difference: your bedroom instantly looks more tidied and calm once made. It takes minutes to do and doesn't involve a lot of effort. Great to begin the day well like that, too! This might seem like a pointless gesture, but it would go some distance if there's ever a fire.
6. Wipe Surfaces
Surfaces such as kitchen counters, bathroom sinks, and coffee tables can collect dust, crumbs, and fingerprints quickly. Take a few minutes every day to wipe them down. A microfiber cloth and an all-purpose cleaner can work wonders in just a few swipes, keeping your home looking fresh all month long.
7. Engage the Family
Involve little helpers at home by asking them to join the cleaning process. You can even make a holiday cleaning list with fun tasks like arranging their toys, wiping the windows, or even decorating to help them feel like part of the team in doing their laundry, but you will get everything done quickly.
8. Keep up with laundry
With all the extra clothes, blankets, and linens that come with the colder months, laundry piles up fast. To keep your home tidy, do small loads of laundry throughout the week rather than letting it build up. It's a simple task that does not take much time, and you will save yourself from being buried by a laundry mountain.
9. Holiday Cleanup Stations
Setup cleaning stations for guests when hosting holiday parties or gatherings. Create an area for drinks, snacks, and wrapping paper, and people will know where to put things. This reduces party clutter and makes it easier to clean up after parties.
10. Make Cleaning Fun
Finally, turn cleaning into a fun family activity! Play some holiday music, put on a podcast, or challenge your family to a timed cleaning game. Cleaning becomes less of a chore and more of an activity that everyone is engaged in and enjoys.
Final Thoughts
December is a busy month full of holiday cheer, but it doesn't have to add stress to keeping your home tidy. Break down simple tasks and involve the whole family to enjoy a clutter-free and festive atmosphere all month long.
Texas Cleaning Services holds that a clean home is indeed a happy home; if you need some extra assistance on deep cleaning or simply looking for tips on keeping your place sparkling this December, then we are here for you!
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