How to Clean up for Guests

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