With Christmas just around the corner, your mind is probably filled with presents, food, family, everything! But what about the cleaning? One of the best tips we can offer you is to be as prepared as you can be so cleaning your home is not a last minute rush. Here’s our ultimate Christmas cleaning checklist to help you stay on top of your cleaning on the lead up to the festivities.
How to Organise Your Christmas Cleaning
Organisation is key when it comes to fitting in the cleaning around your busy festive schedule – but don’t worry, we’re here to help!
Tidy First, Clean Later
To start with, make sure your whole house is tidy. Make sure everything is in its place where it needs to be, off the floor and put away. This will instantly help you feel less overwhelmed and, in doing so early on, you can keep on top of it much easier. Also, if you have time, take this as an opportunity to declutter and remove things from your home that aren’t used, take up space, or could be a gift for someone else.
Take It Room-by-Room
Even though we’ve suggested tidying the entire house first, it’s recommended to tackle the cleaning on a room-by-room basis. It’s completely up to you with which room you start with first; maybe the most dreaded one of them all to get it out of the way. Put aside time to tackle this task and tick each room off one at a time to help you feel more accomplished!
Deep Clean to Lighten the Load
A great preparation tip is to begin cleaning your home with a few weeks to go until Christmas and always deep clean each room first. Although it’s a bigger task, this way you’ll only have to quickly clean each room before the festivities begin. You’ll have less to do on your to-do list and more time to celebrate.
Christmas Cleaning Checklist From Pinpoint Homes
Here’s a room-by-room guide detailing the deep clean and quick clean tasks for each so you know what to do in the lead up to Christmas.
Living Room
Deep Cleaning Tasks
- Hoover all of your upholstery and cushions
- Treat any carpet or furniture stains
- Run sofa covers, cushion covers and blankets through the washing machine
Quick Cleaning Tasks
- Hoover your floors and under sofas and chairs
- Wipe down the surfaces with polish or surface spray
- Feather duster the cobwebs
Dining Room
Deep Cleaning Tasks
- Run the tablecloth and any fabric napkins and placemats through the washing machine
- Polish your cutlery in advance – set some aside for Christmas dinner so you don’t use it beforehand and can keep it sparkling
- Tidy up the chair; give them a dust, wipe, lick of paint if necessary
Quick Cleaning Tasks
- Dust the table and surrounding surfaces
- Iron the tablecloth and other fabric accessories
- Get out everything you need to lay the table and cleaning while doing so
Kitchen
Deep Cleaning Tasks
- Clean your oven inside and out ready for your Christmas meal
- Clean your fridge inside and out, making sure there’s enough space for your festive food
- Feather duster any cobwebs
Quick Cleaning Tasks
- Wipe down all the surfaces with your kitchen cleaner
- Clean other appliances ready to use
- Sweep or mop the floors
Bathroom
Deep Cleaning Tasks
- Remove any mould or limescale from the surfaces
- Clean the bathroom from top to bottom inc. bath, shower, toilet, cupboards
- Use glass cleaner to remove all water spots and streaks from mirrors and glass
Quick Cleaning Tasks
- Refill toiletries and make some space for guest toiletries too
- Sweep or mop the floor
- Wipe down all the surfaces and bleach the toilet
Bedroom
Deep Cleaning Tasks
- Empty wardrobes and drawers so there’s room for guests’ belongings
- Clean windows and mirrors with glass cleaner
- Feather duster any cobwebs
Quick Cleaning Tasks
- Wash and change all the bedding
- Hoover your floors and under the bed and any other furniture you can
- Dust all surfaces and other decorations around the room
Use a Professional Cleaning Company to Help
Once you’ve completed all of these tasks on our ultimate Christmas cleaning checklist, you will feel ready for your guests to arrive into your beautiful home. Don’t forget the finishing touches like scented candles and diffusers, plus other Christmas decorations too.
If you don’t want this added stress on the run-up to Christmas, you can always ask a professional cleaning company to help you out. At Pinpoint Homes, we offer a range of cleaning services to get your home in the best condition for this festive period. Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements.
