Looking for some quick and effective Christmas cleaning tips to get your home holiday-ready without stress:

1. Prioritize High-Impact Areas

Focus on the spaces guests will actually see:

• Entryway
• Living room
• Guest bathroom
• Kitchen counters
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Skip deep-cleaning private rooms unless needed.

2. Declutter Before You Clean

• Gather stray items into a laundry basket and sort later
• Clear surfaces (mantle, coffee table, counters)
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A tidy space instantly looks cleaner.

3. Speed-Clean Floors

• Vacuum high-traffic areas
• Spot-mop visible marks instead of doing the whole house
• Shake out door mats to catch incoming dirt better

4. Make It Smell Like Christmas

• Simmer water with cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves
• Use a subtle holiday-scented candle (vanilla, pine, cranberry)

5. Kitchen Prep

• Wipe appliances where fingerprints show (fridge, oven door)
• Empty the sink and dishwasher to make room for Christmas cooking
• Wipe counters and handles

6. Guest Bathroom Refresh

• Replace towels with fresh ones
• Add hand soap + holiday scent
• Quick wipe of toilet, sink, mirror

7. Use Lighting to Your Advantage

• Low, warm lighting makes rooms cozy and hides imperfections
• String lights or candles to create an inviting glow

8. Last-Minute 10-Minute Reset

Just before guests arrive:

• Fluff pillows and blankets
• Take out rubbish
• Quick tidy of surfaces
• Light a candle or turn on festive lights

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Then sit back and enjoy time with your guests!

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