Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! Though, it may not be so merry for those of you whose house is in need of a thorough Christmas cleaning. We know there are two types of people in this world: the one who cleans mess as they go and the one who leaves their Christmas deep clean until the very last minute. Which one are you?
Well, what if we told you not everything needs to be prepared on Christmas Eve? Whether you’re overwhelmed not knowing where to start and what products you need, or you’re just tempting fate, read our 3 week guide to Christmas cleaning and what to do when the festive period ends.
What You Will Need
Do you have everything you need to start cleaning? Before we get into our festive cleaning guide, you may need to purchase some products. While a gritty sponge and all-purpose cleaner might do the trick, we recommend going all out to show your guests how much you really care!
Here’s all the supplies you need to deep clean your home throughout the next few weeks:
- Caddy or basket to store cleaning supplies
- Duster
- Mop
- Vacuum
- Face mask
- Gloves
- Air freshener
- Microfiber cloths
- Bin bags
- Squeegee
- Sponges
- All-purpose cleaner
- Toilet brush and cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Wood cleaner
- Oven cleaner
- Limescale remover
- Mould remover
- Carpet stain remover
- Christmas decorations
3 Week Guide to Preparing Your House for Christmas
Bought all your Christmas cleaning supplies and ready to get in the festive mood? We’re hoping you’ve completed your Christmas shopping, otherwise you might be looking at a very busy month! We see a Christmas cleanup on the horizon, do you?
3 Weeks Till Christmas Cleaning List
Bedrooms
- Clean windows
- Dust
- Cobwebs
- Corners
- Curtains and blinds
- Skirting boards
- Vacuum floor
- Remove carpet stains (if applicable)
- Mop (if applicable)
- Place air freshener
- Change bedding (bonus points for Christmas-themed covers)
- Prepare guest towels
- Prepare a mini Christmas hamper
- Decorate
- Put tinsel on windowsill
- Place Christmas ornaments on bedside tables
Entryway and Hallway
- Clean windows
- Dust
- Cobwebs
- Corners
- Curtains and blinds
- Skirting boards
- Vacuum floor and stairs
- Remove carpet stains (if applicable)
- Mop (if applicable)
- Place air freshener
- Decorate
- Put tinsel on stairs railing
- Place Christmas ornaments on windowsill
Gardens
- Trim plants and grass
- Dust cobwebs and front door
- Bin any mess
- Decorate
- Put wreath on front door
- Place lights and Christmas decor on roof
- Decorate garden with Christmas decor
We don’t expect you to clean the exterior of your home, but we do recommend hiring a window cleaner so you can have a clear view of the snow on Christmas Day.
2 Weeks Till Christmas Cleaning List
Living Room
- Clean windows
- Dust
- Cobwebs
- Corners
- Curtains and blinds
- Skirting boards
- Vacuum floor and furniture
- Remove carpet stains (if applicable)
- Remove furniture stains
- Mop (if applicable)
- Place air freshener and tissues
- Decorate
- Pin hanging foils to the ceiling
- Decorate windowsill and photos still with tinsel
- Put stickers on windows
- Change normal coasters for festive ones
- Place Christmas ornaments on side tables and mantelpiece
- Put up the tree
Dining Room
- Clean windows
- Dust
- Cobwebs
- Corners
- Curtains and blinds
- Skirting boards
- Vacuum floor and furniture
- Remove carpet stains (if applicable)
- Remove furniture stains
- Mop (if applicable)
- Place air freshener
- Pin hanging foils to the ceiling
- Set up table
- Napkins
- Placemats
- Coasters
- Cutlery
- Cups
- Pottery
- Crackers
1 Week Till Christmas Cleaning List
Kitchen
- Clean windows
- Dust
- Cobwebs
- Corners
- Curtains and blinds
- Skirting boards
- Area around stove
- Any gaps
- Vacuum floor
- Thoroughly mop
- Bin, donate, or finish unwanted food and drink to make space for winter treats and feast (and incoming chocolate presents)
- Stock with Christmas food and drink after the big weekend shop
- Wipe refrigerator and cupboards
- Deep-clean stove and tiles
- Wipe counters
- Disinfect sink
- Remove limescale from taps
- Prepare Christmas cooking equipment
Consider opting for a takeaway or readymade meal on Christmas Eve so you don’t need to clean again. You may need to do a quick wipe around, including the dining table and living room before the big day.
Bathroom
- Clean windows
- Dust
- Cobwebs
- Corners
- Curtains and blinds
- Skirting boards
- Vacuum floor
- Mop
- Place air freshener
- Place luxury
- Bath bombs
- Body wash
- Soap
- Towels
- Thoroughly clean shower and toilet
- Disinfect sink
- Remove limescale and mould
Cleaning After the Holidays
Did you have a lovely Christmas? We’re glad you enjoyed the big day, but it’s not over yet! No, we’re not talking about New Years, but actually cleaning up your festive mess. Unfortunately, a deep clean before Christmas is followed by post-Christmas cleaning.
You’ll know it’s time to clean when there’s glitter all over the floor, you’re sitting on wrapping paper, and your paper crown has turned into a scarf… But what about the rest?
On the Day Cleaning List
- Put any rubbish in a bin bag
- Recycle or burn wrapping paper
- Place presents in one big bag or box
- Put treats and leftovers away
- Put all the dishes in the kitchen
The Next Day Cleaning List
- Go shopping for festive deals (cleaning can wait until you get back home!)
- Vacuum floor
- Mop (if applicable)
- Eat leftovers or share them
- Clean dishes
- Put away loose decorations
- Put presents away
You won’t want to clean up after Christmas, but this ensures you have less to worry about the following week. You’ll soon find yourself celebrating New Years Day before going back to work, so don’t let the rubbish accumulate.
After One Week Cleaning List
- Recycle cards
- Take down lights and garden decor
- Compost or burn Christmas tree
- Put away artificial Christmas tree
- Vacuum floor (check underneath furniture as loose tree leaves start smelling of gasoline as they rot)
- Put away all decorations (in the same place every year so they never get lost)
- Donate or return any
- Unwanted presents
- Food and drink
- Decorations
- Do a quick clean of your entire house a little before New Years Eve
Christmas Cleaning Conclusion
Everyone dreads Christmas cleaning, whether that’s before or after the holiday. But our guide gives you that extra push you need to ensure a safe space for everyone. Cleaning before Christmas isn’t too hard with the help of friends and family, too!
If you need to stock up on winter hygiene products and cleaning supplies before the big clean, shop below or contact us today with any queries about our products.
