How often do you hear someone say “They are stressed out because of the holidays.” If you’re like my wife you may also be in a frantic about the holidays because they are now fast approaching. You are probably thinking it’s time to get your home in top cleaning shape for family and guests. One way to save yourself both time and energy to temporarily hire a professional cleaning service and for your carpets a professional carpet cleaning service. By doing this it should free up some time in advanced planning for meals and overnight guests. With these considerations, I have listed here a few simple steps to get your home beautifully ready so you can relax and actually enjoy the holidays by lessening the stress!
- Deck the Halls with Seasonal Décor
Are you hosting friends and family this year? Present them with a holiday home welcome by decorating for the season with fresh flowers, table décor, lights, candles, mantle décor, and more. If you like some fresh ideas just Google “DYI seasonal décor.” Nothing feels more like the holidays than seasonal decorations to make a home cozy and inviting.
- Plan the Perfect Spread
Plan your holiday meals now and don’t wait for it later! Start by preparing your grocery shopping list at least two weeks in advance. If family or guests are offering a contribution to main dishes, desserts, or drinks, include this in your planning so you can offer suggestions on what they can bring. You could pick up non-perishable items or freezer items weeks in advance and know when you need to purchase perishable items before your dinner or event. I suggest the day before the event so your fridge is not over stalked for too long of a period of time.
- Knock Out Your Shopping Early
We all say we won’t wait until the last minute for holiday shopping, but the season gets so busy so fast! Remember the rush starts shopping one week before the holiday! Make a point to think about gifts early and sneak in a trip to the store or shop online during a lunch break, after work, or on the weekends, also to avoid those long sopping lines or long waiting periods for package delivery! The more shopping you can knock out early, the less stress you’ll have during the week (or day) before Thanks Giving and Christmas! Remember the main point to planning and executing in advanced is to enjoy our family and guest during the holidays and not be in a mess!
- Declutter Your Kitchen
Now is the perfect time to declutter your counters and clean out your pantry. You’ll be cooking up a storm and you’ll need room in your fridge for fresh food and space on your counters to prepare your gourmet meals.
- Plan Ahead for Overnight Guests
Are guests coming from out of town? Plan ahead now and have spare bedrooms ready with clean sheets and blankets or air mattresses available with floor space. Make sure you have enough towels and amenities to make your guests feel right at home. Maybe even have flowers arranged in a vase in their rooms. Nothing more heartwarming then walking into a room and seeing fresh cut flowers during the holidays!
- Hire Professional Residential Cleaning and Carpet Cleaning Services
You have enough details to think about. Don’t let worrying about deep cleaning your home be one of them. Focus on the cooking and entertaining and then I suggest you hire a professional residential cleaning service to do the dirty work for you. Also get those carpets looking their best by hiring a professional carpet cleaning service! They do an outstanding job at making your carpets and home sparkle everywhere! Your kitchen and carpets will be sparkling and your home will be germ-free and ready for guests. A clean and decorated home is a welcoming and safe place. After everyone leaves and you are worn out by all the cooking, cleaning and entertaining, Consider having your home and carpets professionally cleaned again. Also think of it as a fresh start to the New Year.
If you are located in the Dallas Fort Worth area and need your carpets, upholstery, tile and grout cleaned you can contact Quality Care Carpet Cleaning by email [email protected] or phone 940-206-2372. Ask for our Christmas special. It’s the bee’s knees and cats pajamas!
