Christmas Cleaning Tips and Ideas
Christmas is upon us! It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but it always comes with lots to do in preparation for the big day. We all want to showcase our homes in the best possible light, and this means staying on top of all of those essential cleaning jobs in the run-up to December 25th.
So, how do you clean for Christmas? We have put together some
essential Christmas cleaning tips to make your house beautiful - so you can
relax with a drink by the time Santa is on his way.
When should you start
cleaning for Christmas?
Tip 1: Start Early
As with all things in life, you can never be too prepared.
Christmas will be here sooner than you think, and time goes very quickly. If
you want to approach this Christmas without panicking, it’s best to start your
cleaning as early as possible.
Most of us want to clean our whole houses before the holiday
season, but a full deep clean can be an overwhelming task. If you want to stay
on top of things, it’s best to break it down into smaller chunks, completing
just one or two cleaning jobs each day. This way, things will seem a lot more
manageable.
How should I clean
before I set up my Christmas Decorations?
Most people’s decorations usually go up well in advance of the
big day itself. You need to give yourself plenty of time to prepare the areas
where your decorations will be, as they are notoriously difficult to clean
around once they’re up.
Tip 2: Look to your floors
The centrepiece of all your Christmas decorations is, of course,
the Christmas tree. You want it to look beautiful against your home décor. If
your flooring is not in good condition, the effect will be ruined.
If you have carpets, now is an excellent time to think
about getting them
cleaned. For carpets that are in good condition, this might be
a job you can tackle yourself, as your carpets possibly just need a simple
shampoo and vacuum. However, if your carpets are older, stained or dirty, you
should think about calling in professional carpet cleaners. They have all the
latest equipment and plenty of experience and will be able to steam clean or dry clean your
carpets to the highest standards.
If your carpet has previously been damaged by excess water, even
if your home has been flooded, there’s no need to rush out and buy a new one.
Professional cleaners can restore water damaged carpets,
so they look fresh again.
Businesses shouldn’t forget about their carpets,
either - after all, you want them to look their best for the office
party! This isn’t something you’re likely to have the time or the tools to do
yourself, so it’s definitely a job for the professionals.
These days, of course, not all homeowners have carpets. If you
have another type of flooring, such as hardwood, tile, vinyl or laminate, you
still want it to look amazing for your Christmas photos. If your floor is
damaged at all or could use a little sprucing up, you might want to have
it professionally
stripped and resealed to give it a new lease on life.
Tip 3: Care for your windows
Many of us string Christmas lights from the windows, so we want
them to be seen clear and bright by everyone who walks past. We also don’t want
the lights to reflect any streaks that will be visible to our guests. For this
reason, you need to clean your windows thoroughly
inside and out as part of your Christmas cleaning regime before the decorations
go up.
Tip 4: Turn your outdoor area into a Christmas wonderland
If you’re a Christmas lover, you might also be putting up
decorations outside your home, probably at the front of the house, so all the
neighbourhood kids can enjoy them. To give the decorations the best possible
backdrop for those Instagram pictures, you’ll want to make sure the outdoor
areas of your property are sparkling clean.
You’d be surprised to find out how dirty the outside of your
house can get over a year. If you haven’t done this since last Christmas, now
would be a great time to wash the exterior of your home.
You won’t believe the difference! You also need to clean your driveway to
create the perfect entrance for all your Christmas visitors.
Of course, these tasks are not easily done without specialist
equipment. You could consider calling in a professional cleaning firm like
Jim’s Cleaning. They have all the latest water blasting tools
and understand how to treat different surfaces such as concrete or brick.
How do you clean your
house for Christmas?
So, the decorations are up, and the lamb is ordered. What else
do you need to do before the guests arrive and the presents are opened? There
are still a few essential tasks you need to carry out as part of your Christmas
deep clean.
Tip 5: Make the guest bedrooms comfortable
If you have guests staying for Christmas, you want them to be as
happy and comfortable as possible. This means they’ll need a relaxing place to
sleep. Guest bedrooms are notoriously used as storerooms, home offices and even
gyms throughout the year, so now is the time to clear out the clutter and give
those guest bedrooms a thorough clean.
Please don’t forget the mattresses! A mattress that has been
left in place all year will have gathered a lot of dust. You don’t want your
guests sneezing their way through Christmas dinner, so it’s a good idea to have
your guest mattresses
cleaned well in advance of the big day.
Tip 6: Clean your upholstery
Whether you’re a more formal or casual type of family, everyone
will need to sit comfortably on Christmas Day. But have you taken a look at
your upholstery lately?
If it could use a Christmas clean, now is the time. Even if your chairs are
leather, sometimes it isn’t enough to simply wipe them with a damp cloth.
Leather upholstery may need specialist leather cleaning - and
the professionals will also be able to protect your leather furniture for you,
so it’ll be looking its best this Christmas and next.
Tip 7: Clean your kitchen
If you’re the chef in your house, you’ll know just how hard your
kitchen has to work at Christmas. To make things as easy as possible, you’ll
want to make sure you start with a spotless kitchen, so nothing gets in the way
of the food prep or cooking on the day. Cleaning your
oven thoroughly is essential before the menus start getting
prepared.
You’ll also want to make sure you have nice, clean surfaces all
around you. Obviously, your benchtops will be sparkling, but you should also
think about having your tiles and grout cleaned,
as they can gather a lot of grease in a relatively short time. You’ll want them
to look their best in case any of your guests wander into the kitchen.
If you’ve got questions about how you can clean your property more effectively, or you’re looking for a quote on House Cleaning, why not get in touch with the team at The Bond Cleaning? As longtime cleaning professionals, we’ve got all the equipment required to get your property looking immaculate, as well as police-checked staff and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to helping you pass your property inspection soon!
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