Post-Holiday Deep Cleaning Guide: Refresh Your Home After Christmas

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After the Christmas gifts have been unwrapped, the food has been eaten, and the guests have gone, it’s time to clean up. Deep cleaning your home after holiday celebrations can bring order to your space while clearing your mind.

Why Post-Holiday Cleaning Matters

There’s more than one reason to engage in post-holiday cleaning. Here are some reasons to consider making a strong cleaning effort when the holidays are over:

  • Good feelings: Cleaning after Christmas helps create a fresh start for the New Year.
  • Allergen removal: Deep cleaning removes allergens, stains, and leftover clutter.
  • Early start to spring cleaning: Getting your house clean and keeping it clean can help you take stock of your home, so you can decide what needs to be reorganized or repaired later in the year.

Put Away Holiday Decor

Use cord organizers to carefully wind up holiday lights, then carefully pack them away with ornaments and other decor items in labeled bins. Clean holiday textiles (like table runners or skirts) before storing. Remove batteries from battery-operated strings of lights.

After removing holiday decals and lights from windows, wipe windows down or schedule professional cleaning for a brighter, refreshed space.

Tackle Kitchen Messes from Holiday Feasts

Hopefully, your kitchen isn’t still messy from actual meals, but if it is, clear countertops and load the dishwasher first. Once the dishes have been put away, dive deeper into the cleaning process.

  • Degrease the stovetop, oven, and microwave.
  • Mop sticky floors.
  • Clean out the refrigerator.
  • Use an eco-friendly degreasing solution for tough stains.
  • Remove countertop appliances and wipe away crumbs.

Deep Clean Carpets and Upholstery

Turn to the living room and other common areas of the home. Guests can leave stains on walls and floors. Do an inspection to identify stained areas before moving forward with cleaning.

  • Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and leave it in place overnight. In the morning, vacuum thoroughly.
  • Spot-clean spills on furniture and carpets with an upholstery cleaner.

For persistent stains, hire professional carpet cleaners to help restore fabrics and flooring.

Organize Storage Spaces

Take time to organize your home’s storage spaces. Declutter and donate items you no longer need. Place items you’re going to keep in clearly labeled bins, grouping similar items together. Dust and vacuum storage areas before placing holiday items away.

Refresh Bathrooms and Bedrooms

Now that the guests are gone, refresh your guest rooms, bathrooms, and your own bedroom.

  • Wash holiday linens. Replace guest towels and clean the sheets when you’re done.
  • Clean all mirrors and put away clutter.
  • Sanitize all surfaces, especially those that were used by house guests.
  • Clean all toilets, sinks, and bathtubs.

For a complete refresh, clean exterior views like fences or windows overlooking your yard.

Tips to Simplify Your Post-Holiday Cleanup

Holiday clean-up doesn’t have to ruin your weekend. Set 30-minute timers for focused cleaning sessions. Divide tasks among family members for faster results. Stock up on reliable cleaning tools and products to make the process easier and faster once you get started.

Schedule Professional Window Cleaning for a Brighter Home

Winter is a dark time of year. One way you can brighten your house is through professional window cleaning. To schedule your next appointment, contact United Window Cleaning, servicing Ohio, parts of Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.