December 10, 2019

7 Day Home Deep Cleaning Plan for Christmas

Prepping your home for Christmas holidays or for unexpected overnight guests can be hectic. To get rid of last-minute cleaning clutter divide your house cleaning tasks into segments. Follow our 7-Day deep cleaning plan and prepare your home before Christmas arrives.

Cleaning Plan Day 1

• Go through your home like a guest, take notes of things around that your guests may notice, for example, houseplants with dead leaves.
• Turn do-it-yourself into a do-it-ourselves; get the help of family members, make a checklist, and assign chores accordingly. Remember: the more the merrier

Cleaning Plan Day 2

• Cleaning all windows and vacuum window screens.
• Wipedown the baseboard with a damp microfiber cloth.
• Wash curtains and if possible steam clean it
• Wash and iron bedspreads if needed.

Cleaning Plan Day 3

• Do a deep cleaning of cabinets and bathrooms.
• Tidy the bedroom by removing clutter. Donate or store out of sight.
• Clean the closet making room for guest’s clothes

Cleaning Plan Day 4

• Clean carpets and rugs
• Do laundry

Cleaning Plan: Day 5

• Wipeout gas range, stovetop, surfaces, and grates.
• Dust the top of the refrigerator, clean the inside of the fridge, toss items that are past their prime.
• Wipe down all large and small appliances in the kitchen.
• Clean all the cabinets of the Kitchen.
• Do dishes, clean the sink and dishwasher.
• Take trash to trash bins or facilities.

Cleaning Plan: Day 6

• Clean all the touch-points such as light switches, doorknobs, sweep entryway, and decorate the entrance with seasonal touches.
• Dust furniture, bookshelves, photo frames, and other surfaces. Don't forget to dust and clean the ceiling lights.

Cleaning Plan: Day 7

Here are a few more touch-ups and then it’s time to party!

• Clean any grimy areas in the bathroom using cleaner and paper towels.
• Wipe down mirrors and counters. Damp the floors with a towel.
• Hang fresh towels and put out fresh toiletries in the bathroom.
• Damp-mop the kitchen floor.
• Vacuum and mop all the floors of every room.
• Change sofa cushion and pillow covers, change linen.
• Decorate the living area with flower arrangements or candles.

Not all of us have time to prepare a plan and clean the house, but you can certainly make your home feel neat and tidy. As we are offering a worry-free guaranteed cleaning service, you can count on the housekeeping professionals at Whitespot Cleaning to tackle the mess for you — leaving you to enjoy a more pristine environment during Christmas.