How to Clean for Holiday Guests

Holidays are a time for overnight visits from guests. How can you get your home clean for your holiday guests so they feel comfortable away from home? A clean home will keep visitors happy and your house as number one.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• vacuum
• broom and dust pan
• clean rags
• clean bath and face and wash towels
• clean bed sheets and pillows
• extra blankets
• tile, tub and counter cleanser

1. Vacuum the bedroom floor/carpet and put away any items sitting on the floor of the guest bedroom.

2. Put clean sheets and pillow cases on your guest's bed. Shake out blankets on the bed as well.Fold a clean bath towel, face towel and a washcloth and place on your guest's bed.

3. Make sure that the tub, toilet and bathroom floor are clean and free of loose hairs and dirt. Provide a new bar of soap and and travel shampoos in the bathroom for your guests to use. Also leave a night light on in the bathroom so they can find their way in the dark.

4. Clean up any dirty dishes in the kitchen sink and sweep the kitchen floor.

5. Vacuum the living and dinning room areas and pick up any personal items that you would not want your guests to see and place them in your bedroom.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask your guest if there is anything you can provide to make them feel more comfortable.
• It is always nice to provide your guest with an extra blanket at night.