The Ultimate Holiday Hosting Home Refresh You’ll Thank Yourself For Later
The key to stress-free holiday hosting is preparing ahead of time! In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple checklist of things you can do right now to get your home looking (and feeling) fresh, clean, and guest-ready. From cleaning your washer and dryer to freshening up your front door and polishing the holiday china, these easy steps will help you enjoy the season without the last-minute scramble. A little prep now means a lot more peace (and a lot less stress) later!
Holiday Hosting Checklist:
Laundry Area
- Drain and clean your washer filter
- Run a cleaning cycle on your washer tub
- Check and clean your dryer lint trap and vent
- Clean underneath and behind your washer and dryer
Kitchen
- Clean and freshen garbage disposals
- Run a cleaning cycle with dishwasher cleaner to freshen up your dishwasher
- Remove debris from the dishwasher filter
- Deep clean your refrigerator and freezer (inside and out)
Home Maintenance
- Replace air filters if needed
- Schedule a carpet cleaning or spot clean high-traffic areas
- Mow and blow your yard to tidy up outdoor spaces
- Freshen up your front door (wreath, doormat, etc.)
- Wash windows & windowsills
Entertaining Essentials
- Wash and organize your holiday china ahead of time
- Clean and polish serving pieces and glassware
- Set up caddies for flatware or utensils to pull out for easy entertaining
Links & Resources:
- Thymes Frazier Fir Candle on Amazon
- Thymes Frazier Fir Dishwashing Liquid
- Laundry Wool Dryer Balls
- Oxo Under-Appliance Duster
- Better Homes & Gardens Utensil Caddy
- Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner
- Utopia Home Cloth Napkins 17×17 Inches
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