The time for holidays is well upon us. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, soon followed by December festivities. With the holidays coming up, it means an abundance of family and friends in your home. A time that is about celebration and fun can also bring about a lot of stress when it comes to getting the house ready for the holidays. The main thing to keep in mind is organization. If you keep yourself organized, and organized house will follow.
Decorating Double Duty: Getting Ready for Guests
Getting the house cleaned and ready for the holidays is just like cleaning the house any other time of the year. If you keep your home clean year-round, getting it clean for the holidays will be a slice of pumpkin pie. Now you just need to prepare for your guests.
With the holiday season comes cold weather. Keep your guests toasty and comfortable by supplying extra blankets in their rooms and around the house where they can easily access one. This is important especially if they’re coming from a warmer location and aren’t used to the cold.
Many people enjoy reading over the holidays and on vacation, so be sure to provide ample reading lights around the home. Bedside lamps that either rest on the nightstand or stand from the floor will do. It’s also important to have comfortable places to read. No one likes reading while sitting on a hard surface. Even adding a seat cushion to kitchen chairs and stools can be incredibly thoughtful.
Preparing Their Rooms
While preparing their room, think about what they do at their own home. They probably like to hang clothes so keep a good amount of hangers on reserve for your guests. Many people, even though on vacation, still like to get up at the same time. Providing an alarm clock in guest rooms can help them keep their routine and make them feel more at home. Also give your guests somewhere to put their things. Extra drawers or wardrobes can be helpful; no one like to live out of a suitcase for a week.
The bathroom is a room that will have a lot of traffic. Keeping a lot of extra supplies in reserve will not only help your guests, but you as well. Make sure there are enough towels to go around. It can even help to go as far as having a separate closet specifically for guest towels so all your guests know where to go when they are in need of one.
Keeping your guests comfortable this holiday season will keep them happy and, in turn, keep you happy. HouseMaids can also keep you happy with a one-time holiday cleaning or regularly scheduled cleanings! Call us today for a free estimate: (941) 953-4300.
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