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Hosting this holiday season?
Then you’re likely facing the dilemma ofholiday cleaningtoo.
Here’s what you should focus on.
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The first thing on that schedule?
Purging your food cabinets three weeks before the holiday, according to Mock.
But it’s a good rule of thumb to clean and reorganize more than just the food.
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Start by taking everything out and tossing expired or soon-to-be expired food.
While the fridge is empty, wipe it out with a washcloth and some all-purpose cleaner.
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Once your refrigerator is clean and dry, put everything back.
The Oven
Mock recommends an oven clean about two weeks before Christmas.
She also recommends cleaning the stovetop and oven inside and outand don’t forget the oven door!
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The Guest Bathroom
Any bathrooms guests will be usingneeda deep clean before the holiday season sets in.
For the finishing touch on yourpowder room, add in a little scented seasonal sachet or holiday candle.
Sokolowski also recommends restocking toiletries so you wont run out of any essentials when least expected.
The Guest Bedroom
Expecting overnight guests?
Take a few hours totidy up that rarely used guest bedroom.
Take off existing bedding, wash it, and replace it with clean sheets, pillows, and blankets.
Take anything out of the room that doesn’t belong, like sports equipment or home office supplies.
“Dont forget to vacuum under the bed as well,” says Sokolowski.
Sokolowski suggests starting by dusting all the surfaces.
check that to havegift wrap storage solutionsready.
But now’s not really the time to finally declutter the garagesave thatcleaning for the New Year!
Instead, focus on tidying up spaceswhere guests will be, rather than rarely touched storage spaces.
