This post is sponsored by SC Johnson. All comments and opinions are my own.
While the kitchen may be the busiest room in the house during the holidays, don’t forget about the second busiest…the bathroom.
When you have guests in your home, your bathroom sees more traffic than usual. Make sure that it’s ready for those extra visitors. To get my bathroom ready, I typically add a few extra rolls of toilet paper, make sure there are plenty of paper hand towels, install a new Glade® PlugIns® refill and apply Scrubbing Bubbles® Toilet Gel.
A little effort and some planning will ensure that my guest have a great experience no matter what room they visit. Find everything you need to get your home ready for the holidays and grab great deals when you shop at Publix.
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- Scrubbing Bubbles® Toilet Gel 1 ct, 2/$6
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- Share some of your tips for preparing your home for guests.
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I try to make things squeeky clean
I like creating an inviting atmosphere with seasonal scents & lights
Clear out the CLUTTER and clean the kitchen & bathroom.
Just try to keep on top with cleaning!!!!
Keep things clean and picked up as you go.
Clean and declutter. Put out scented candles and pretty towels.
I clean a little bit every day so nothing is critical to clean at the last minute.
I like to make up the bedding with everything freshly laundered. I put fresh flowers in a vase in the room that my guest will be staying in as well as a basket with a couple of magazines, some individual snack bars and a couple of fresh apples or oranges. I follow up by putting in a Glade plug in. I think it lets my friends or family know that they are more than welcome.
candles thru out the house
cleaning the house and using the Glade scent
Clean, Clean, Clean for Guests. Also I prepare a list of foods and drinks to buy at Publix , and another list of what I am going to cook.
I clean one “zone” everyday up until their arrival so I’m not overwhelmed. Meal plans and shop in advance and if all else fails at least keep the guest bathrooms sparkling clean.
decorate the house , plugin the Glade scent, clean the house
Deep clean two weeks before
Clean like a maniac and add seasonal scents everywhere!
Organize and clean!
Clean everything few day early, then Windex shine
vacuum and clean windows
Before guests arrive, I add guest towels and fresh linens to the guest bath, bedroom. Also, include fresh flowers for extra special touch.
I clean of course and I like to add special touches like scented candles, soaps and a care basket of snacks and personal care items.
I save little shampoo, lotion, etc. bottles from hotel stays and fix a basket with them in the guest bathroom.
I make a list of the things I want to clean and check them off as I go along. I make sure I have cleaning supplies on hand. I always make sure to clean the carpets the night before and bathe my dog so he isn’t stinky.
I try to create a warm, comfortable and welcome atmosphere with seasonal fragrances, organize and add fresh flowers in our guest room.
I buy special holiday soaps for the guest room and include new towels. I try to clear away all the clutter in any of the rooms so it looks neater.
I go into deep cleaning mode. I clean everything in site and turn on all my smell good candles. Then I start cooking!
We do a lot of cleaning, spread out among several days and prepare lots of yummy food.
I clean, shop and food prep as much in advance as possible to enjoy my guests!
I do a deep cleaning, stock up on groceries, cook and freeze lots of baked goods to send home with friends and family.
Clean windows and floors!
I clear the clutter & get ready in advance so I can enjoy my friends have family visiting.
Clean and do some simple baking
Vacuum dust wipe down surfaces and light candles
thorough vacuuming in all the rooms
Just do my routine cleaning
I always try to clean and use some sort of air freshener to help freshen the place up.
Do a deep cleaning of everything !
Clean – clean – clean of course!! Fresh sheets and towels and flowers in their room. I try to have their fav snacks on hand as well.
I pick up anything and everything that’s laying around. Everything has a place, and stuff that’s not in it’s place gets picked up and stashed away until my guests leave.
Remove clutter
Clean ALL the time so it never gets too bad.
I make sure I have everything clean including all blankets and bed spreads. Then in the guest bath I make sure I have an assortment of toiletries in case anything was forgotten,
Clean and declutter. Then have a friend do the smell test!
Play music while cleaning to make things more fun.
I get everything clean, get my tablecloth ironed; scented candles throughout the house. The night before, I start preparing much of the food I will serve. By 3:00 pm everything is ready for our guests.
We food prep and also keep the guest room ready in case unexpected company shows up.
Clean a little along. Don’t wait til last minute to get things order.
Glade candles for a refreshing atmosphere, organizing and cleaning the day before the guest arrive.
I like to have my house smell inviting ad I make the guestroom very clean.
I try to do some food shopping a few days before my guest are expected. I also try to get some cleaning and organizing done the day before so that the my home looks presentable and welcoming to my guest.
Make sure I have some of their favorite things to eat & drink on hand.
Some of my tips for preparing your home for guests are to make lists and schedules to organize cleaning and cooking. Guests will feel comfortable and you will have more time to enjoy your guests.
Prep guestrooms a week or two ahead so that things don’t get overwhelming at the last minute.
I start with the bathrooms and kitchen , put glade scents all over
Do a little quick cleaning and a lot of cooking…..
I try to start cleaning and decluttering about two weeks before, make sure the linens are clean and fresh and all the guests favorite foods are bought so that we can relax and enjoy the company.
Stock my pantry, Fridge and freezer
Do a bit of dusting, vacuuming and clean the bathrooms
Mop, sweep, wash windows and wait for the troops to arrive.
I clean, dust, vacuum, clean the window and declutter my house.
I dont have guests often! If I do have a party I try and take off work on a Friday so I can clean and prepare the entire day!
I clean and put away all the clutter. Also, cook ahead as much as possible.
Clean the clean, keep lists, ask for help from family members.
I clear the clutter, cook and clean. The three c’s! Thanks!
I’ll be updating my decor and scents (pillow, candles, etc.) to more holiday related items.
To get ready for guests, I make sure to tidy up all gathering areas (and of course restrooms) and have the kitchen stocked and fresh candles put out. We don’t have room for overnight guests in our home, so it’s a bit easier in terms of preparation. 🙂 Of course, I always have food in the works.
I try to plan everything in advance so that I can be ready for my guests.
We don’t usually have guests.
We hardly ever have guests.
Cleaning the weekend before and relax and spend time with family
I mop, dust, vacuum, de-clutter; buy groceries & supplies ahead. Then bake and cook what items I can ahead. Get all place settings together. Make sure I have plenty of ice-stored in a cooler if needed. Get out all my appliances (crock pots, coffee maker(s) toaster oven, etc.); open up extra tables if needed. Have plenty of drinks; wine, cocktails on a separate table.
I do the normal housecleaning; Buy groceries ahead; prepare what I can ahead. Assign family members things that they can help. Ask for volunteers for clean up after the party.
Play soft music to calm my jangled nerves 🙂 ha! ha!
Besides the normal housecleaning, I have to prep the guest bedroom and bath. This means fresh sheets, towels and toiletries. I also try to stock up on food items that the guests really enjoy.
I try to get a head start on the cleaning! Also, stocking up on groceries ahead of time so I’m not shopping at the last minute.
Always use candles!
Make sure there is plenty of toilet paper
Cleaning one room each day before the holiday.
I pretty much do a normal all-over clean and try to keep things tidy, set out some nice smelling candles and have a little extra in the pantry to accommodate any guests.And if I know someone’s stopping over will sometimes bake a quick batch of cookies or other baked good.
I would sweep and spot mop!
Stock the pantry and freezer , and prep the guest bedroom and bath.
I try to keep the house picked up and make sure the bathrooms have lots of toilet paper and clean towels.
Getting the glade holiday scent candle in every room in my house.
Starting about 2 weeks out I get the heavy cleaning done. Then a couple days before the last minute cleaning and dusting. Then everything is clean and fresh!
extra blankets of various weights in the guestroom…fresh flowers, books and magazines they will enjoy..a treat basket and a bathroom goodies basket.
purchasing food items I know they like..splurging a bit too
I never have guests.
I clean my house thoroughly and buy snacks and other items that I know my guests will enjoy so that I am prepared ahead of time.
I clean in short bursts everyday so I am not overwhelmed. I also get everyone’s outfits cleaned and ready for any gatherings we may have. That saves soooo much time.
In the weeks leading up to time for guests, I do all the deep cleaning. That way, the day of, I can just wipe everything down and call it done
I clean the house & decorate.
Keeping my home clutter-free year round is my biggest help. Husband and I try very hard to keep our life simple. Clean as-you-go cooking is my biggest help to save from having a huge mess at the end of all the cooking fun. Plenty of food = happy guests.
Putting things away, vacuum and dust, start cooking.
The week before, I pick a room everyday and start my cleaning. Then when its the big day, just a simple clean up is necessary!
I keep my guest room ready for company. Before they arrive I add, fresh flowers, water, and a few treats.
cleaning and vacuuming the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Wash all the sheets
Clean sheets with fragrance beads, vacuum and clean bathrooms! And fresh flowers!
I decorate almost every room and then clean like a mad woman, Then when guests are coming I pop a pan of cookies in the oven so the house smells like Christmas too!
Declutter and clean!
Dust, vacuum, touch up the bathroom (making sure my Glade Clean Linen fragrance is full), and start cooking,
I like to put out fresh flowers and greenery, have pleasant scents in rooms especially with essential oils and to have great food to serve.
My husband and I work together as a team getting the house ready by vacuuming, steam mopping, running the dishwasher, cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen area. I also enjoy lighting a candle to freshen the house.
Dust, vacuum, clean the bathrooms, straighten up and set the table ahead of time.
Stock up on snacks, clean the bathroom, display the wifi password visibly ;), light candles or bake something to make the house smell amazing!
Wahoo!! Time to get ready! We’ve started Christmas shopping but not the ‘cleaning’ we need to get on! Appreciate the help and savings!
Clean the bathrooms, vacuum, dust, and put out yummy snacks.
make sure the house is clean, bathroom and kitchen stocked, have a spare key for them and make sure the guest room is a cozy retreat!
Get the kids to help
I use Windex and Fantastic on everything. I have fresh Glade scents in all the rooms. It is so nice.
Clean the house and bathrooms and wipe down all the mirrors and windows. Have plenty of snacks on hand and things to help entertain guests.
Declutter and straighten up the house
Declutter- throw things in boxes in the garage if you need to.
We usually don’t have guests.
Making sure kids are getting chores done and mom is stocking up on essentials!
I make sure that my home smells wonderful once you enter it!
I clean everything!
I dust the bunnies, change the sheets, and hubby scrubs the toilets!
Scrub floors, move furniture and sweep all those neglected places, wash down walls, and deep clean all the animal cages.
We’re always the guests.
We aren’t really expecting too many guests this year but will have some extra treats for any visitors.
I get out all my best linens.
Try to do a little cleaning every day for the few days before the holiday
extra clean bathrooms and organize closets and cabinets
decorating, cleaning
Declutter my tables and shelves. Set out candles and refresh my air fresheners. I deep clean the bathrooms and kitchens and clean the carpets well with the shampooer..
Clean my house!
I do a deep clean every year around this time, so that I only have to do regular cleaning before guests arrive!
Clean, clean, and clean.
We try to clean house the week before. All the shopping is done and then we cook. Remember to clean your oven and refrigerator that’s where all the Thanksgiving traffic will be.
I clean the closets, wash all Windows deep clean the carpets and make sure I have all the furniture cleaned.
I clean like the president is coming, including the windows!
Clean, but don’t go crazy. No one has a perfect house. Your guests home may not be perfect, or as nice as yours anyways 🙂
Clean the bathroom with scrubbing bubbles.
Clean.
I try to keep my home. Tidy, but I do make up the guest bedroom and bathroom. I also try to have extra goodies for everyone.
Lots of cleaning and cooking.
Clean the bathrooms, make sure everywhere smells nice.