Holiday Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Home Merry & Bright
The holidays are sure to bring joy, visitors, and a little extra chaos to your home.
From festive gatherings to unexpected family overnight stays, this season will require your space to work overtime! At Celestial Home Services, we help Tennessee families keep their homes warm, welcoming, and “celestially clean,” even during the busiest time of year.
Here are eight approved holiday cleaning tips to help your home sparkle—without the stress.
1. 15-Minute Declutter “Sprints”
Rather than overwhelming yourself with day-long cleaning marathons, use the weeks working up to the holidays to your advantage.
Take 10–15 minutes throughout each day to target specific areas, particularly ones that are easily cluttered. Clearing away built-up clutter helps rooms feel more open and easier to clean.
2. Focus On High-Touch Areas
High-touch zones—like doorknobs, light switches, railings, appliance and cabinet handles—see extra action during home gatherings. Focus on these areas before and after your guests leave to keep your home fresh and help minimize germs.
3. Prep the Guest Bathroom
Make your guest bathroom feel special with fresh towels, hand soap, toilet paper, and a small seasonal décor touch. It’s an easy way to elevate your guests’ experience.
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4. Keep the Kitchen Holiday-Ready
Holiday cooking brings everyone into the kitchen, but an unclean space can quickly dampen your guests’ appetite! Wipe spills and splashes quickly, keep counters clear, and reset the sink at night to keep your kitchen welcoming.
5. Focus on the Entryway
Your entryway sets the tone of your home. Replacing your doormat is an easy, cost-effective way to make a great first impression for your guests. Don’t forget to sweep the area and tidy up designated shoe spots!
6. Give the Floors Extra Love
More foot traffic means more mud, crumbs, pet hair, pine needles… you name it! Frequent sweeps or vacuum passes will help keep your floors texture-free, and a deep (mop) cleaning the evening before your guests arrive will help keep them sparkling and protected.
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7. Try a Simple Simmer Pot
A stovetop simmer pot is an easy way to make your home smell warm and inviting without overwhelming your guests. Add ingredients like cinnamon sticks, orange slices, cloves, or fresh pine to a small pot of water and let it gently simmer for a light, natural holiday scent.
8. Call Celestial Home Services!
Getting ahead of the holiday rush is easy with support from Celestial Home Services. Whether you need a one-time deep clean to help prepare for guests or want to gift a loved one (or yourself!) recurring cleaning services for the new year… We’ll handle all the heavy lifting so you can enjoy the holiday season effortlessly.
Make This Season Shine With Celestial Home Services
The holidays should spark joy, not overwhelm. When you’re ready for a celestially-clean home—before, during, or after this holiday season—Celestial Home Services is ready to help.
Reach out todayto schedule your holiday cleaning or to gift a recurring home plan.