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Holiday Hosting Made Easy: 6 Ways to Prep Your Home

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Spoiler alert: you don’t have to do it all yourself. Hosting was never meant to be a solo project—and we’re here to help make your home sparkle before the guests arrive. 

Before you light the candles and cue the playlist, here’s your holiday prep cheat sheet—what’s quick to DIY and what’s better left to us. Work smarter, clean faster and spend more time enjoying the season (and maybe another slice of pie).Shape 

1. Clear the Coat Closet 

Clear out the summer gear and make room for extra hangers so guests can easily hang coats and kick off their shoes. Keep the closet floor open so boots have a spot to drip dry without tracking winter mess through the house.Shape 

2. Deodorize Like a Pro 

Freshen the air with a few quick touches—crack a window, empty the trash and run the kitchen exhaust fan to chase off lingering cooking smells. We’ll take it from there, tackling odors where they really live—deep in carpets, rugs and upholstery—so your home smells genuinely fresh when guests walk in.

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3. Revive Your Grout 

Give the floors a quick sweep or mop to clear surface crumbs and dust. Then let us handle the stubborn stuff—our hot water extraction tile and grout cleaning process lifts dirt from deep within the pores and revives grout to its original color. We can also add a protective color seal so holiday spills roll right off. 

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4. Freshen Up the Furniture 

Fluff the pillows, shake out throws and vacuum away crumbs from the couch cushions. Tag us for a deeper refresh with professional upholstery cleaning that uses hot water extraction to flush out allergens and odors, leaving seats guest-ready and nap-approved.Shape 

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5. Reset Rugs and Carpet 

Run the vacuum to grab the obvious dirt and debris. Then let us bring back the softness, color and freshness with a deep carpet or area rug cleaning—whether it’s a quick in-home service or a full spa treatment at our off-site facility.

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6. Declutter and Donate 

This one’s all you. Tidy countertops, freshen up bathrooms and make guest rooms feel inviting by stashing away the extra “stuff.” If you find things you don’t use, box them up for a trip to the donation center before the festivities begin. 

 


Holiday prep doesn’t have to mean scrubbing until midnight or cramming clutter into the nearest closet (we’ve all been there). You knock out the quick wins—decluttering, wiping, freshening up. We’ve got the deep clean handled. 

Ready to start? Schedule online today. 

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