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| Even Mrs Claus has to get ready |
You can already picture it—a house full of guests, the table piled high with festive food, glasses clinking, children tearing into presents.
But wait—before the sparkle, there’s the not-so-glamorous task of getting your home ready. Yes, that means cleaning.
Don’t panic! You’re not alone in staring at windows smudged from summer dust storms, carpets that have seen better days, and the mysterious dust kitties lurking under the furniture.
After a long summer of holidays, days out, and even Sahara sandstorms depositing a fine layer across your windowsills, our homes can start to look a little less than magical.
The good news? A pre-Christmas cleaning blitz can turn everything around and leave you ready to welcome family and friends with pride.
Where to Start
Think of it as a festive reset rather than a chore. A few key jobs done now will make your Christmas season so much smoother.
Windows – Let in as much winter light as possible by polishing away summer grime. You’ll be amazed at how much brighter the room feels with sparkling panes.
Carpets and Upholstery – Whether it’s hiring a carpet cleaner, using a home shampoo system, or calling in the professionals, a deep clean will freshen up the house and help banish those mystery stains. Furniture fabrics can benefit from a quick spruce-up too.
Floors and Furniture – A polish here, a wax there, and suddenly the wood glows like new. Perfect when you’re setting the Christmas tree in pride of place.
Fridge and Freezer – Defrost and clean now, so you’ll have space for all those festive goodies. A tidy fridge is your best friend when the Christmas shop arrives.
Kitchen and Bathroom – A good scrub of the areas your guests will notice most. Eco-friendly sprays, steam mops, and sustainable cleaning liquids are great options if you want to keep the process green.
Dishwasher Duties – Aunt Trudy’s dust-covered wedding gift dinner set (that only makes its appearance at Christmas) deserves to sparkle. Run it through a fresh cycle before the big day.
Cleaning Products to Consider
That’s Christmas will be showcasing a selection of products in our Pre-Christmas Cleaning Feature. From eco-friendly dishwasher tablets to furniture polishes, carpet shampoos, and multi-surface sprays, we’ll help you find the right kit for every corner of your home. Expect to see:
Carpet and upholstery cleaners
Floor polishes and furniture waxes
Kitchen and bathroom sprays and liquids
Steam mops and sustainable cleaning gadgets
Eco-friendly and biodegradable options
Dishwasher tablets and rinse aids
The Festive Pay-Off
Yes, it’s work, but the pay-off is worth it. When your guests arrive and comment on how bright, fresh, and welcoming your home feels, you’ll know the effort paid off.
With everything sparkling clean, you can focus on what really matters—enjoying the festive season, creating memories, and tucking into that Christmas pudding.
So, take a deep breath, grab your mop (steam-powered, if you prefer), and remember—this isn’t just cleaning. It’s laying the groundwork for a magical Christmas.