Winter is here and Christmas is on its way. It is time to prepare your home for all the festivities in the busiest time of the year. It is important to deep clean your home before you start decorating it. Host your friends and family without any stress by planning and preparing your home for this season of Christmas and New year. Consider the tips and tricks mentioned in this article to make your home look festive-ready. Ensure that you focus on things that will enhance the appearance and feel of your home.
Declutter Your Home
The first thing you should do is declutter your home completely, your home may have collected so many unwanted things over this whole year, get rid of them to make your home look spacious and inviting. This will also make you less stressed and you feel free to enjoy the whole festivities. Organise every item and place them in their designated places. Make a list of items you don’t need anymore, donate or sell them if they are in good condition and discard them safely if they are no longer usable. This minimalist approach will clear your mind as well.
Clear the Entryway and Garden
Christmas festivities and cleaning shouldn’t be just for your home, it should be for your surroundings as well. Then, the Christmas spirit and happiness will reach far and wide, the decorations in your surroundings may put a smile on a random stranger this Christmas and New year. Thus, prepping your garden and entryway for Christmas is equally important. Get rid of the dust, dirt, dry leaves, twigs and other unwanted stuff to make it look more fresh, organised and clean. You can also decorate your garden, entryway and driveway and enhance its overall look and feel, it will also create a welcoming and Christmassy atmosphere.
Deep Clean Your Kitchen
Christmas is made extra special by the delicious Christmas dishes made at home. Christmas cakes, Aussie eggnog, White Christmas and many more such tasty delicacies play a very important role in making Christmas the best time of the year. Thus, the importance of keeping the kitchen clean during this whole season is very crucial.
Declutter your pantry and drawers, and get rid of expired food items and unnecessary kitchen utensils. Remove dust, grime and grease using the proper tools and products. Clean the cupboards, countertops, stovetop, sink, and faucets. Clean all kitchen appliances using white vinegar and warm water. You can also hire a house cleaning service for a thorough and efficient deep cleaning.
Bathroom Cleaning
Deep cleaning of your bathroom before the festive season should not be overlooked. Remove the soap scum and water deposits from the shower screen, glass door, bathtubs and toilet seat. Clean the tiles and grout line to make the bathroom look cleaner. Replace the old towels in your bathroom with new ones. Scrub and clean the sink and countertops. Also, clean or replace the bathroom mats and clean the bathroom floors as well.
Make Necessary Repairs
This is the best time to carry out necessary repairs for your home and don’t neglect minor repairs, such as broken doors, window glass or a leaking tap. Check all the rooms, light fixtures, taps, windows, doors, knobs, locks, walls, bed, furniture, etc and get the broken ones repaired. All the repairs you have ignored throughout the past year get maintained and repaired as you prepare for a new year, and you will get a fresh start.
Clean the Rooms
Make sure you clean all the rooms and especially the guest room, which doesn’t get cleaned often by replacing the old bedsheet with a clean one. Remove dust, dirt and grime from the surfaces, vacuum and deep clean the mattress and put extra effort to make your guest bedroom more comfortable. Comfort should be the aim as it is very important during the cosy Christmas season. For instance, add extra soft pillows and blankets, leave a basket full of toiletries, including scented candles, also adding the smell of baked gingerbread will give it a Christmas feel.
Rearrange the Furniture
Organising a Christmas party at home can be overwhelming if you don’t have enough space. You can rearrange your furniture to spend quality time with your friends and family. Floor cushions, folding chairs, stools, and ottomans can also be used to create extra seating arrangements. Make sure you leave enough space for the tree, gifts, and also for the dance. You and your guests should be able to dance to the festivities if you feel like it.
Vacuum Your Carpets and Rugs
Delicate floor coverings can enhance the look and warmth of your living room during the Christmas season. Unfortunately, they get dirty easily by accumulating a lot of dust, dirt, debris, pet hair, pollen and spills. So, make sure you deep clean your carpets and rugs to get rid of stains and grime before the Christmas season officially begins. To remove dust particles embedded deep in your carpets, vacuum them. You can also call for help from carpet cleaning services to bring back the elegance of your carpet.
Create the Festive Ambience
Replace light switches with dim ones to create a warm atmosphere in your home. Get holiday candles in cinnamon, peppermint, and other scents. Give your home a holiday touch with flameless LED candles. You can play Christmas songs and carols all day around to delve into the Christmas mood. The best way to bring in the Christmas ambience is by filling your home with the mouth-watering smell of freshly-baked gingerbread.
Decorate
Decorate your home with all the Christmas accessories with your whole family to make your home look Christmas-ready and for you to feel the excitement of Christmas. The holiday touches you can add to your home include Christmas-themed pillows, scented candles, a Christmas tree, a wreath on your front door, flowers, fairy lights, Christmas socks, etc. All this will make your home a literal paradise.