Holiday Cleaning Checklist
12/12/2019
| Author:
Zach Fritz
| Category:
Seasonal Cleaning
The Holidays are a great time for hosting parties and having friends and family over, but with all the fun of getting together also comes the stress of hosting. Check out this holiday cleaning checklist to help you prepare for the onslaught of loved ones you plan to celebrate with.
The Tough Tasks:
Start preparing up to a month in advance and tackle any of the harder and more tedious tasks. This will make the week leading up to your event much easier.
Foyer/ Entryway
• Dust and wipe down walls, doors, window ledges, and railings
• Set out your holiday decorations and make sure any out of season items are away in storage
Kitchen
• Deep Clean all appliances: Dishwasher, fridge, microwave, oven, and any small appliances.
• Dust tops of your cabinets, light fixtures, doors, and the refrigerator
• Clean grease of kitchen surfaces
Dining Room
• Prepare any table decorations
• Polish Silverware
• Polish the table
• Plan out your seating making sure you have enough chairs for your guests
Living Room
• Launder your blankets and pillows
• Organize any unsightly clutter
• Vacuum the couch and seats
• Clean any furniture or carpet stains
Bathroom
• Clean any buildup on tiles and faucets
• Dust light fixtures, doors, and high ledges
• Check the corners of the room for dust build up.
• Check for leaks and broken hardware
Guest Bedroom
• Clear out closets and dresser drawers
• Dust the space
The Once Over:
The week before your guest are due to arrive start going through the more regular cleaning duties and double check your tough tasks are still clean.
Foyer/ Entryway
• Sweep and mop floors
• Shake out and clean entry mat
Kitchen
• Wipe down all appliances
• Wipe down all surfaces
• Sweep and mop floors
• Freshen up your fridge
Dining Room
• Dust the space
• Wash any plate wear and serving utensils
• Start setting up your table decorations
Living Room
• Dust the space
• Wipe down any surfaces
• Clear any pet hair from blankets and furniture
• Vacuum rugs
Bathroom
• Sweep and mop floors
• Wipe down surfaces
• Clean the mirrors
• Stock up on extra toiletries
Guest Bedroom
• Wash and gather guest bedding
• Vacuum rugs
• Sweep and mop floors
Touch It Up:
Go through your last minute cleaning tasks the day of your gathering
Foyer/ Entryway
• Make room in closets for guests coats
Kitchen
• Wipe down and clear of counter tops
• Take out the trash
• Empty the dishwasher
• Make room in the fridge for any food your guests bring
• Hang a fresh dish towel
Dining Room
• Freshen up you table décor
• Set the table
• Light any candles
Living Room
• Clear of any pet hair (aren’t you glad you did that already one this week?)
• Declutter the space
• Arrange throw pillows and blankets
• Vacuum any high trafficked areas
Bathroom
• Clean the mirror
• Clean out the sinks
• Close any show curtains
• Check all toiletries are stocked (soap and toilet paper)
• Set out fresh hand towels
Guest Bedroom
• Make the bed with your clean bedding
• Lay our fresh towels
• Write down the wifi password
• Fluff the pillows