I have less than a week before everyone arrives for Christmas. We’re hosting Christmas at our house this year so I need to do my household holiday clean up. That’s where I go and scrub every surface that a mother-in-law could complain about seeing dust, and make sure everything is put away in it’s place.
I need to steam clean all of the carpets and drapes. The kids seem to bring dirt in no matter how many times I have them wipe their feet or take off their shoes. I don’t know how it gets in, it’s like they are dirt magnets. I plan to do that this afternoon and then take the kids out afterward so the carpet has a chance to dry. Hopefully once it’s clean it can stay that way for at least another week or two while everyone is here.
I have most of the normal everyday cleaning done it’s just the things I only do on more of a monthly basis that still need to be done. I need to change the sheets on the bed in the guest room. I don’t remember when they were used last but fresh sheets are always nice to have. I should probably also cull the magazine collection I have in that room as well. I don’t need a two and a half foot stack of magazines int here to collect dust.
What is your routine for your household holiday clean up? I’d love to hear how you get through it and any tips or tricks you might have.