Whether you’re planning a big backyard barbecue soon, getting ready for a birthday bash or hosting overnight guests soon, you need to get your house ready.
Generally, the process goes a bit more in depth than your regular weekly cleaning sessions. While you want your house to be spotless for your guests, you also need it to be germ-free and organized. Let’s look at how to prep your home for summer visitors.
How Far in Advance Should I Start Prepping for Guests?
As soon as you know you’ll have houseguests, make a list of things that need to be done. This might include updating the bedding in the guestroom, steam cleaning the carpet and more. Your purchases can be made well in advance of your guests’ arrival.
Things like cleaning and deep cleaning, however, should be done immediately before your guests arrive. Depending on the tasks that need to be done, you could start cleaning several days before their arrival.
Top Tips to Get Your Home Summer-Guest Ready
A clean home is an inviting home. It’s pleasant for your guests to stay in and sets the stage for a fun, memorable event. What should you do to get your home ready for guests this summer?
Start with a Quick Declutter
Clutter makes your home look cramped and chaotic. It increases your stress level, and it can stress out your guests, too. Plus, when your home is cluttered, cleaning it thoroughly is more challenging. Decluttering can be done several weeks before your guests arrive.
Start by cleaning off the counters, tabletops and shelves. Return each item to where it belongs in your home. If you no longer have a need for it, consider donating it or throwing it out. For the spaces where your guests will be, such as the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area, declutter the drawers, cabinets and closets as well.
Freshen Up the Guest Room
The guest room requires extra attention before your guests are on your doorstep. Launder all of the bedding. Ensure the bedding and pillows are still in great condition and don’t need to be replaced.
Dust the ceiling fan, light fixtures, blinds, baseboards, furniture and lampshades.
Deep Clean the Guest Bathroom
When your own bathroom is dirty, it’s an eyesore and an irritation. When you visit someone else’s dirty bathroom, it’s downright disgusting. Deep cleaning your guest bathroom is crucial to ensure that everyone has a wonderful time at your house. This includes sanitizing the tub, shower, handles, faucets, toilet and counters.
Dust the light fixtures and baseboards. Make the bathroom mirror sparkle. In addition to cleaning the floor, wash the bathmats and set out fresh towels for your guests.
Make the Kitchen Guest-Friendly
One of the reasons why the kitchen is described as the heart of the home is because it is a gathering spot for family and friends. This important room is also where meals are prepared and sometimes enjoyed. It needs to be clutter-free and sanitary.
Start by clearing off your counters. Only essentials should remain on the countertops. Dust, clean and sanitize all surfaces. Deep clean your fridge, oven, microwave, coffeemaker and other commonly used appliances.
Add Comfort Essentials
When preparing your home for guests, you need to think about their comfort. What do they need to feel welcome and comfortable in your space? Consider stocking up on snacks and beverages that they enjoy. Ensure that you have extra hygiene items on hand in case they forget something at home. Update the bed pillows if they’ve seen better days.
Set the Mood with Scent and Lighting
Scents and lighting play a major role in creating a warm, pleasant ambiance. As long as your guests aren’t overly sensitive to fragrances, consider adding essential oils to your cleaning products. You can also use diffusers or scented candles to add an inviting scent.
Lighting should be bright to aid in visibility in task areas, such as over the kitchen counter and bathroom counter. In bedrooms, living areas and other relaxation zones, it should be more muted at night. In the day, open the blinds to let the sunlight in.
Prepare Outdoor Areas for Fun
When you gather with family and friends during the summer, you want to optimize your time outdoors on your deck or patio.
Use a power washer to clean these areas as well as the sides of your home. Weed your gardens, and clean lawn furniture. Mow and trim the lawn the day before guests arrive.
Now that the days are longer, warmer and sunnier, the last thing you want is to be cooped up indoors cleaning your home for hours on end. A better way to prep your home for summer visitors is to let our team at TidyHere do the work for you.
