Holiday Housecleaning Tips

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• The holidays can be stressful, but getting your
  home in tip-top shape for guests doesnt have to
  be.

Dividing tasks into different segments over the
course of a few days or a week will help make
them more manageable.
Follow our quick tips for getting your home
spick-and-span in time for your holiday guests.
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• The last thing you want is an avalanche of
  boxes, household items, or toys spilling out of
  your closet when you go to hang up your guests
  coats.
• Take the time to tidy up your coat closet,
  stocking it with plenty of hangers and making
  plenty of room for coats, purses, and umbrellas.
• If you dont have a coat closet, designate a
  particular area or room for your guests things.

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• Weve all been there Youre a guest in someones
  home, youve just washed your hands in the
  bathroom, and theres nothing in sight to dry
  your hands withexcept a still-damp bath towel
  slung over the towel rack.
• Dont leave your guests in this awkward
  predicament!
• Make sure your bathroom is stocked with hand
  towels clearly intended for guests, as well as
  tissue paper, soap, lotion, and (for overnight
  guests) other essential toiletries.

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• Theres little point in going to the trouble of
  pulling out Grandmas antique silverware if its
  spotted or tarnished.
• If your good silverware hasnt been used in a
  while, give it a quick shine-up before your
  guests arrive.

All-Natural Tip The inside of a banana peel
removes spots and tarnish in a jiff. Just wipe
the inside of the peel across silverware, or put
peels inside of a blender and use the puree to
buff silver.
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• An untidy appearance around your entryway doesnt
  make the best impression. Worse, clutter and
  debris around your homes entrance could present
  tripping hazards for guests.
• Outside, make sure to clear out any clutter or
  debris from trees and shrubs from your entryway,
  and give the area a good sweeping.
• If its really dusty or dirty, hosing the area
  off a couple days before your guests arrive is a
  good idea.

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• Theres no getting around it washing windows and
  floors requires some elbow grease. I dont do
  windows wont cut it when guests are on their
  way.
• Make sure floors are freshly washed/vacuumed and
  that windows are squeaky clean (at least the ones
  your guests will see).
• All-Natural Tips A cloth soaked in tea is great
  for cleaning hardwood floors. A vinegar and water
  solution gets windows super clean.

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• Nothing will kill guests appetites more quickly
  than the sight of a dirty kitchen. Be sure to do
  a deep cleaning of the stove top, oven, hood
  range, microwave, fridge, floors, and sink before
  your guests arrival.
• Two words Dirty toilet. You expect it at a gas
  station, but not as an invited guest at someones
  home.
• It takes work, but a clean toilet, sink, mirror,
  and bathroom floor are musts when guests are
  coming.

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• If youre feeling overwhelmed at the thought of
  all this work, consider hiring a house cleaning
  service before or after the holidays (or both).
• A professional housekeeping service like 2 Local
  Gals can do as little or as much as you need. If
  deep cleaning is a challenge for you, these
  experts can be a tremendous helpits what they
  do!
• Make sure your holiday festivities go off without
  a hitch with the help of our housecleaning
  experts.

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• Founded in 1999 by, of course, 2 local gals in
  Salt Lake City, 2 Local Gals Housekeeping is
  proud to employ more than 20 gals who love to do
  house cleaning the right way! Services are
  offered hourly, with free quotes in advance,
  customized to whatever your home or office needs.
• Visit our website to get a free quote at
  www.2localgals.com.