The Ultimate Holiday Cleaning Checklist

Are you hosting this holiday season? Whether it be for Christmas itself, or a friendly catch up for New Years, we have the ultimate guide to ensure your home is presented perfectly this holiday season.

Complete in the weeks leading up to the event:

  • Walls: Wipe down to remove stains or scuff marks.
  • Windows: Clean windows to remove finger prints, dirt, water stains, and dust. Pay attention to the tracks and frames also.
  • Under Couches: Vacuum/mop
  • Carpet: Spot clean any visible stains. We suggest engaging in a professional to complete carpet cleaning works. You may like to leave this step until after the event to clean up any mishaps that occur during your hosting.
  • Doors: Wipe down entry and exit doors, as well as those indoors to remove finger prints & dust
  • Kitchen: Wipe over kitchen cupboards to remove any spills or stains
  • Oven: Deep clean your oven
  • Fridge: Wipe down the external and internal of the fridge
  • Blinds/Curtains: Wipe down blinds to remove dust. Wash curtains where possible
  • Decking/outdoor areas: Pressure wash external areas of your home to remove build up of dirt, grease, pet hair etc.
  • Outdoor areas: Pack away any gardening tools or items that are not essential to your event.

Complete in the days leading up to the event:

  • Floors: Vacuum & mop all flooring
  • Kitchen: Wipe down all benches and counter tops. Ensure stove top is clean
  • Living room: Dust all surfaces. Fluff pillows and arrange throw blankets
  • Bathroom: Clean basins, showers, bathtubs, and toilets. Declutter the vanity and put away any personal items into cupboards. Refill the soap dispenser and put out fresh towels.

Hosting at this time of year can be somewhat stressful. Call the professionals from Jim’s Cleaning to help you with some of the items listed above. We can help provide you with a thorough deep clean of your home in the lead up to your event to have your home sparkling. Our qualified cleaners from Jim’s Window & Pressure Cleaning will spruce up your outdoor areas with professional grade pressure cleaning equipment. Two storey houses are no trouble with our long range water fed poles allowing us to get a perfect finish on every window. Jim’s Blind Cleaning & Repairs can ensure your blinds are in perfect working order, and free from dust before your guests arrive. Carpet cleaning is a breeze with Jim’s Carpet Cleaning. They will ensure your carpets are stain free and smelling fresh.

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