Impress your guests with minimal effort.
I can usually find a little extra space in my cabinets for this.
Not only does this create more area for decorating, but also makes it much easier to quickly clean.
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Professional organizer Shantae Duckworth suggests putting them away next before doing anything else.
Plus, having aclean and organized fridgeis crucial around the holidays when its getting filled up with treats.
A good deep-cleaning goes a long way.
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This is thebest way to clean your stovetop.
double-check to gather any mail or papers and put those in a bin to go through later.
Empty the garbage pail.
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Then put out fresh towels so your guests can dry their hands.
check that theres a new roll of toilet paper so there’s no risk of running out.
Aim for Comfort
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Guests are less likely to notice messes if the home is comfortable.
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Make Your House Smell Good
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Finally,make your home smell its best.
Alvarez likes using a Christmas simmer pot.
However, its much faster and easier to burn a holiday candle.
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A lovely smell will give the impression that your home is cozy and sparkling clean.
Sanitize High-Touch Points
Wipe down doorknobs, faucets, light switches, pulls and.
handles, keyboards, and remote controls.
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It only takes a few minutes, we promise!
Shake out and wipe down your boot trays, shoe racks, and doormats.
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