Post-Holiday Cleanup: A Survival Guide to Reclaiming Your Home
The guests are gone and the decorations are coming down. Feeling overwhelmed by the post-holiday mess? Here's a simple guide to get your home back in order.
The holidays are wonderful, but they can leave your home in a state of chaos. Tackling the cleanup systematically can make the process feel much less daunting. Here's our pro approach to the post-holiday reset.
1. Declutter and Pack Decorations
Before you can clean, you need to clear the surfaces. Take down all decorations. As you pack them, take the opportunity to purge any items that are broken or you no longer love. Use clear, labeled bins for easy identification next year.
2. The "Top-to-Bottom" Dusting
Holiday decorations (especially Christmas trees!) can leave a surprising amount of dust and glitter. Start from the top: dust ceiling fans, high shelves, and light fixtures, and work your way down to furniture and baseboards.
3. Deep Clean the Kitchen
Holiday cooking marathons can take a toll on the kitchen. This is the perfect time to deep clean the oven, wipe out the refrigerator to get rid of leftover spills, and degrease the stovetop and backsplash.
4. Refresh Floors and Upholstery
Your floors and furniture have seen a lot of traffic. Do a thorough vacuum of all carpets and upholstered furniture, getting under cushions and moving small furniture. Follow up with a good mopping on all hard surfaces.
Start the New Year Fresh!
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