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December 17, 2020
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Pre-Christmas Cleaning Checklist

Pre-Christmas Cleaning Checklist

The great news is that despite all the uncertainty in 2020, we will be able to visit and spend Christmas with our families and friends. That’s absolutely fantastic. But also, since you might be hosting a mini (or not so mini) party at your home, deep cleaning before the holidays is back on the table. To make it easier for all of you who want to brace it themselves, we put together a Pre-Christmas Cleaning Checklist.

The Exterior

Ugh! That’s tough, cold and unpleasant. Yes, we know, but you must make sure the facade and the exterior of your home also look presentable. After all, that's the very first thing your guests will see when they arrive. Furthermore, a good clean is essential before you put up all the outdoor decorations and Christmas lights. To be entirely honest, that's probably a job that should always be left to the professionals. There are cleaning companies who specialise in exterior cleaning and they would do a brilliant job.

The Hall

Moving on to the next spot of your guests’ journey in your home - the hall. It’s very important for that place to be well organised, clean and tidy. It is worth setting up a system mirroring that of a cloakroom. Shoes, bags and coats must have designated spaces to go to. Not only to avoid mixing up, but also to minimise the risk of contamination with bacteria and viruses brought from outside.

The Bathroom

The bathroom must be squeaky clean and sanitised before the arrival of your guests. Use antibacterial and virucidal cleaning products prior to the party. Don’t forget you have to do the exact same thing after your visitors leave too.

We also recommend leaving a scented candle or an air freshener in the bathroom to give it a more homely and nice feeling.

The Guest Bedrooms

If your guests are staying over you must get their room in the right inviting and relaxing condition. A deep clean is a good idea, especially if the room is not used most of the time. Wash the pillows and duvets, put fresh linen on, make sure there’s no dust built up on the furniture and ventilate well to allow free flow of fresh air.

Finishing touches like a bouquet of flowers, candles or natural air fresheners with essential oils always go a long way. They could make your guests feel really special and welcome.

The Kitchen

You absolutely cannot skip the kitchen. That’s actually a top priority on your pre-Christmas cleaning checklist whether you are expecting any guests or not. Christmas is traditionally associated with a lot of cooking and none of those meals will taste delicious if they are cooked in a dirty oven or messy stoves. Not to mention the health risks of letting your kitchen go without a deep clean before the holidays.

The Living Room

We know the living room will be the place where the most action happens during the festivities. But we purposely left it last on the checklist because you will be cleaning up until the last minute before your guests arrive. First and most important thing is to create space. So, if you are naturally someone who is prone to cluttering, that has to change now. The more unnecessary stuff you have lying around in your living room, the less space you get to actually have fun with your family and friends.

All this may sound a little overwhelming, especially in such a short period of time. But hey, that’s exactly why we are here! Give us a call and we will do our best to come straight to the rescue!

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December 10, 2020
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Why You Need a Deep Clean before the Holidays

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas will be saved! This year has been so different and challenging, hasn’t it? But if there’s something that no one and nothing can take away from us is the spirit of Christmas holidays. We all hope that we will be able to celebrate with our family members or closest friends and to make it a memorable experience we need to get ready in advance.

Best Time for Deep Cleaning

The best time for getting your home deep cleaned in autumn is before you put your Christmas decorations up. There will be less things to move around and will allow effective dusting. If you by any chance have decorated already, then it might take extra time to do a really good job.

Where to Start From

We always recommend to start at the top and work your way down to the bottom. That means, ceilings and top corners come first. Make sure there are no cobwebs and remove any dust built-ups. Clean walls and ceiling will make it easier to fix some of your Christmas decorations. Continue in a steady pace to the floor. Don’t ignore the hard to reach areas. That’s what deep cleaning is all about!

Why Deep Clean the House before the Holidays

If you are going to have some family or friends over, then your house will be left in a total mess immediately after the Christmas dinner. Well, that’s not a good enough excuse to skip on deep cleaning before the holidays. You don’t want to embarrass yourself in front of your guests with a dirty house. But even if you were spending Christmas with your household alone, a clean home always makes you feel more positive, joyful and cosier.

Apart from all that, deep cleaning comes with its health benefits. Thorough clean in all areas of your home eliminates the risk of bacterial or viral transmission. It also purifies the air, which improves the quality of your sleep and boosts your immune system. Last but not least, reduces the hiding spots for germs and pests that can ruin your festive mood.

DIY or Outsource Deep Cleaning

Perhaps you have been spending more time at home lately and you are willing to try deep cleaning your house on your own. That’s a great idea, especially if you enjoy such activities. However, don’t underestimate the complexity of the task. There’s a lot to be done and it will probably take more time than you originally anticipated.

Of course, if you are still very busy or simply hate cleaning, there’s always the option to outsource to a professional cleaning team. Our cleaners, for example, will get it all done in just a few hours and to perfection. Don’t worry about safety measures - we have them all in place. All you need to do is pick up the phone and give us a call.

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October 25, 2020
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How to Keep Your Home Clean During the Holidays

Christmas is 2 months away, yes, we know. But it will eventually get here and with it comes big family celebrations. We know how much effort you put into making your home look clean, welcoming and cosy, so we wouldn’t want that to go to waste after the holidays. So, we put together some good tips on how to keep your home clean during the holidays.

Clean as you Decorate

Decorating your home for Christmas is the perfect opportunity to get rid of old stuff you don’t need. You can move the furniture, wipe all surfaces, remove all dust and cobwebs on the ceiling. Many people use fake snow spray on their windows. That’s very pretty but don’t forget to wash your windows before that. Now you have a clean and lovely house, ready to be transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland space. You practically performed deep cleaning, which means between the holidays your cleaning workload is minimised and you may only need to vacuum a couple of times.

Focus on the Living Room and Common spaces

Your cleaning priority will be the living room, kitchen and bathrooms. Those will be the most used areas in your home during the holidays and your guests will have access to all of them. Maintain them always in good condition. Your own bedroom can wait until after the holiday madness.

Use Sofa Covers

You love your sofa, right? Cover it with disposable sofa covers. You can even choose festive patterns and add to the Christmas spirit in your home. Best part is, none of the festive menu items will leave a mark on your favourite and precious family sofa!

Use the Advent Calendar Trick

If you have children, you have a great advantage! Use the Advent Calendar to make them help you with some domestic cleaning chores. Tell them they can have the prize for each day only if they complete a certain task, for example, dust the furniture, clean up their rooms or vacuum the living room. If they do that for 24 days, it could easily become a habit and they would continue doing it even after Santa’s brought the gifts.

Keep the Cleaning Products Close

With all the festive family dinners and parties on the calendar, frequent messes are inevitable. Keep your home clean at that period is having your essential cleaning products within safe reach. Wine on the sofa? Quickly spray it and clean up the stain. Sorted! The minced pie got smashed on the floor? Fix that fast too.

Use the Dishwasher More Often

Christmas = a lot of food, a lot of food = a lot of dirty dishes. Load the dishwasher every night before bed so you have clean plates and cutleries every morning. That way you can peacefully enjoy your morning coffee, watching TV, instead of standing in front of the sink.

Do you have other ideas on how to keep your home clean over the holidays? Please share them with us, we are genuinely interested to learn how you do it.

Ah! One last thing… if you just want to relax for that one most peaceful (and lazy) week of the year, we can take the cleaning off your plate. Make sure you book an appointment quickly before our capacity is full!

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