- With all the parties, guests, and decorations, your home can quickly become cluttered and dirty.
- Don't worry, though - I am here to help! Here are 13 tips on how to clean your home after the holiday season:
1. Start with a declutter.
- Before you start cleaning, take some time to declutter your home.
- Go through each room and get rid of anything you don't need or use anymore.
- You can donate unwanted items to charity or sell them online.
2. Clean your kitchen.
- The kitchen is often the messiest room in the house after the holidays.
- Start by cleaning the oven and stovetop.
- You can use a baking soda and vinegar paste to clean the oven, and a degreaser to clean the stovetop.
- Next, clean the refrigerator and freezer.
- Throw away any old or expired food, and organize the shelves.
- Finally, clean the dishwasher and microwave.
- You can use a dishwasher cleaner to clean the dishwasher, and a damp cloth to clean the microwave.
3. Clean your bathrooms.
- The bathrooms are another area of the house that can get pretty dirty after the holidays.
- Start by cleaning the toilets. You can use a toilet cleaner and a brush to clean the toilets.
- Next, clean the sinks. You can use a sink cleaner and a sponge to clean the sinks.
- Finally, clean the showers and bathtubs. You can use a shower cleaner and a scrub brush to clean the showers and bathtubs.
4. Clean your living room.
- The living room is often where people gather during the holidays.
- Start by vacuuming the carpet or sweeping the floor.
- Next, dust the furniture and decorations. You can use a feather duster or a damp cloth to dust.
- Finally, straighten up any clutter and put things away.
5. Clean your bedrooms.
- The bedrooms are another area of the house that can get cluttered after the holidays.
- Start by making the beds and putting away any clothes that are lying around.
- Next, vacuum the carpet or sweep the floor.
- Finally, dust the furniture and put things away.
6. Clean your laundry room.
- The laundry room is often a forgotten area of the house, but it's important to keep it clean.
- Start by washing all the dirty laundry.
- Next, clean the washer and dryer.
- You can use a washing machine cleaner and a dryer sheet to clean the washer and dryer.
- Finally, organize the laundry room and put things away.
7. Clean your garage.
- The garage is often a catch-all for all the stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else in the house.
- Start by decluttering the garage.
- Get rid of anything you don't need or use anymore.
- Next, sweep the floor and dust the shelves.
- Finally, organize the garage and put things away.
8. Clean your windows.
- Dirty windows can make your whole house look dreary.
- Start by cleaning the inside of the windows.
- You can use a glass cleaner and a squeegee to clean the windows.
- Next, clean the outside of the windows.
- You can use a ladder and a hose to clean the outside of the windows.
9. Clean your gutters.
- Clogged gutters can cause water damage to your home.
- Start by clearing any debris from the gutters.
- You can use a ladder and a scoop to clear the gutters.
- Next, flush the gutters with water.
- You can use a hose to flush the gutters.
10. Clean your roof.
- A dirty roof can make your whole house look old and neglected.
- Start by sweeping the roof.
- You can use a ladder and a broom to sweep the roof.
- Next, clean the roof with a hose.
- You can use a ladder and a hose to clean the roof.
11. Clean your siding.
- Dirty siding can make your whole house look dirty and unkempt.
- Start by cleaning the siding with a hose.
- You can use a ladder and a hose to clean the siding.
- Next, apply a siding cleaner.
- You can use a brush and a siding cleaner to apply the siding cleaner.
- Finally, rinse the siding with water.
- You can use a ladder and a hose to rinse the siding with water.
12. Clean your driveway and sidewalks.
- Dirty driveways and sidewalks can make your whole property look messy.
- Start by sweeping the driveway and sidewalks.
- You can use a broom and a dustpan to sweep the driveway and sidewalks.
- Next, clean the driveway and sidewalks with a hose.
- You can use a ladder and a hose to clean the driveway and sidewalks.
- Finally, apply a sealant to the driveway and sidewalks.
- You can use a brush and a sealant to apply the sealant.
13. Freshen up your home.
- Once you've finished cleaning your home, it's time to freshen it up.
- You can do this by opening the windows and letting in some fresh air.
- You can also light some scented candles or spray some air freshener.
- Putting out some fresh flowers can also help to brighten up your home and make it feel more welcoming.