Holiday House Cleaning Checklist for Nampa Homes
What to clean before guests arrive, room by room, from Lana Property Service in Nampa.
Quick answer: Start two to three weeks before your guests arrive. Declutter first, then book a deep clean for the details that build up over time, like baseboards, cabinet fronts and appliances. In the last few days, focus on the rooms guests will actually use: the entry, living room, kitchen, guest bathroom and guest bedroom. After the holidays, a regular cleaning gets the house back on track.
The holidays bring family, friends and a lot of cooking into your home, and a clean house makes hosting much less stressful. Use this checklist for homes in Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, Boise, Kuna and the rest of the Treasure Valley. Do what you can yourself and leave the rest to a cleaning crew.
2 to 3 weeks before: plan and declutter
- Pick a date for your cleaning so it is done before decorating and cooking get busy
- Clear off counters, tables and entryways, and put away anything you will not need until after the holidays
- Decide which rooms guests will use, so you know where to focus
- Make room in the fridge and freezer for holiday food
Book a deep clean
A deep clean goes past the regular routine to baseboards, cabinet fronts, inside appliances and built-up grime. Lana Property Service offers deep cleans for first visits, seasons and special occasions, and the holidays are one of the best times for one. A deep clean can include baseboards and door frames, cabinet fronts, inside the oven and fridge on request, grout, tubs and showers, and ceiling fans and light fixtures. See deep cleaning.
Entry and living room
- Put down a sturdy mat inside and outside the front door for wet boots and coats
- Wipe the front door, light switches and door handles
- Dust shelves, TV stands, ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Vacuum couches and under cushions, and vacuum or mop floors last
Kitchen
- Clean out the fridge and wipe the shelves before the holiday groceries go in
- Clean the oven before the big meal, not after
- Wipe cabinet fronts, handles and the backsplash
- Clean the sink, the microwave and small appliances you use every day
Guest bathroom
- Scrub the tub, shower, grout and toilet
- Clean mirrors, the sink and faucets
- Set out fresh towels, extra toilet paper and hand soap
- Empty the trash and wipe the floor and baseboards
Guest bedroom
- Wash the sheets and blankets, and make the bed
- Dust surfaces and wipe the nightstand
- Clear some closet or drawer space for guests
- Vacuum, including under the bed
The day before guests arrive
Do a quick pass through the rooms guests will see: take out the trash, wipe the kitchen counters and bathroom sink, and run the vacuum through the main walkways. If you booked a cleaning, tell the crew which rooms or tasks matter most to you. You do not always need to be home; many clients give access and let the cleaning happen while they are out. If you prefer certain products, say so when you book, and ask about supplies at the same time. See how to get ready for a house cleaning.
After the holidays
Once the guests leave, the kitchen, floors and bathrooms usually need the most attention. A standard house cleaning covers kitchens and bathrooms, dusting and wiping surfaces, vacuuming and mopping, making beds and tidying, and trash removal. If you want the house to stay that way into the new year, weekly and biweekly cleaning keeps it under control with weekly, biweekly or monthly visits. Biweekly is popular for most families, and busy households and pet owners often choose weekly.
Moving during the holidays?
If you are moving in or out instead of hosting, see the move-out cleaning checklist and move-in and move-out cleaning.
Book your holiday cleaning
Lana Property Service is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 59 Google reviews, and customers often mention clean work and friendly, professional service. Call or text (408) 978-5262 with your dates, or send a request from the contact page.
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