Five Things to do BEFORE December 1st
The holiday season is all about cozy gatherings, sparkling lights, and the smell of fresh-baked cookies—but let’s be honest, it’s hard to enjoy all that festive magic when your home still feels cluttered and chaotic. Before the Christmas decorations come out and guests start dropping by, now’s the perfect time to get your home in order!
Here are five key cleaning tasks to check off before December 1st to make sure your home is merry, bright, and stress-free for the holidays.
1. Declutter Before You Deck the Halls
Before you pull out the holiday bins, take a little time to declutter your main living areas. Clear off surfaces, donate unused décor or toys, and organize your entryway. The less clutter you have, the more space you’ll have for twinkling lights, stockings, and that perfect Christmas tree.
✨ Pro Tip: Go room by room with a donation box in hand. If you haven’t used it this year, it’s probably time to let it go!
2. Deep Clean the Kitchen
Your kitchen is about to become the heart of the holidays—baking cookies, hosting family dinners, and serving cocoa on repeat. Give it some love now by deep cleaning appliances, wiping down cabinets, and clearing out the fridge.
✨ Pro Tip: Don’t forget the oven! A sparkling clean oven means your Christmas cookies will bake evenly (and smell amazing).
3. Freshen Up Guest Spaces
If you’re hosting overnight guests this season, now’s the time to refresh your guest room and bathroom. Wash extra linens, dust furniture, and restock essentials like toiletries and towels.
✨ Pro Tip: Add a small festive touch—a pine-scented candle or cozy throw blanket—to make guests feel right at home.
4. Tackle Floors and Carpets
Winter weather means muddy shoes, wet boots, and plenty of foot traffic. Get ahead of the mess by giving your carpets and floors a deep clean before the holiday rush.
5. Clean and Prep Decoration Zones
Before the tree goes up and the garland comes out, give those spaces a good wipe down. Dust mantels, clean windows, and polish furniture where decorations will be displayed.
✨ Pro Tip: Sparkling windows make your Christmas lights shine even brighter!
Make This Holiday Season Shine ✨
Prepping your home before December 1st means you can enjoy a calmer, cleaner, and cozier holiday season without the last-minute stress.
If you’d rather skip the scrubbing and focus on the fun, Fresh Nest can help make your home sparkle before Santa arrives.
Call us today to schedule your pre-holiday cleaning and make your home holiday-ready the easy way!
