If your household tends to get busy during the holiday season, now is the time to start planning. In addition to deciding on the food and decorations, you’ll also want to create a clean house. Organizing and cleaning will help alleviate some of the party-planning stress you may be feeling. Use this list to stay on track and determine what you can handle and when to call the professionals.

3 Tips to Create a Clean House for Holiday Celebrations

1. Prioritize Visible Rooms

Deep cleaning your entire home can feel overwhelming, so when preparing for your guests’ arrival, focus on the areas where they’ll spend their time. For instance, if you’re hosting an intimate gathering that won’t result in overnight guests, organize hangout spots, like your living room and kitchen, instead of bedrooms. Additionally, tidy the guest bathroom by removing personal items and ensuring the essentials, such as toilet paper and hand towels, are accessible to guests.

2. Throw Away & Declutter

With a garbage bag in hand, visit each of your priority guest spaces and throw away or recycle obvious trash. This may be piles of mail that have been sitting on the counter, dead plants, or broken toys.

After you’ve made your way through the priority rooms, start over and begin decluttering. This will be more involved, and you may need to create donation boxes to get rid of belongings that don’t serve a sentimental or functional purpose.

3. Clear Out the Refrigerator

Whether you’re cooking or catering, you’re going to need refrigerator space. To make room for all the ingredients and dishes, go shelf by shelf and toss old leftovers and expired condiments. Leave everything you’re keeping on the countertop, and wipe the shelves once you’re finished.

Now that it’s empty, begin organizing based on the type of food and cooling requirements. Vegetables and meats should be placed on a lower shelf or drawer, and condiments are best left to door spaces. Save the top one or two shelves for the meals you plan to make.

 

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