10/10/09 Yes, You Do Need to Clean Up for Company

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Yes, You Do Need to Clean Up for Company

New Jersey families know that the holiday season is coming up – whether they like it or not.  And with this holiday season comes Mom’s picky eye and attention to detail.  Yes, your mother is coming, but is your house ready for her?  Instead of simply hoping for the best with your house cleaning, it’s time to do something about the chaos in your home BEFORE people start to arrive.  After all, you have more important things to worry about – like what to serve for dinner.

When are People Coming Over?

During this time of year, it seems that holidays are abundant.  From Halloween to Thanksgiving and to just family gatherings, you have plenty of invitations to consider.  But after you go to the homes of a few people, you also need to return the favor by hosting at your home as well.

People expect to be treated with respect and come into a home that is clean and comfortable.  However, if the fall has you moving around at a frenetic pace, things which are usually clean and orderly may not be so anymore.  School days and work assignments pile up, but your guests don’t need to know it.

Quick Ways to Clean Up Your Home

There are a number of ways you can clean up your home in just a few hours – or even as people are walking in the door.  This way, your house cleaning still gets done and guests aren’t going to spread the word about your messy home.  But don’t worry, these steps take no time at all.

• Get rid of the clutter – The more things you have out, the messier your home will look.  Try to put away any items which are not absolutely necessary.
• Clean the bathrooms – Since guests are most likely going to use the bathroom at some point, wipe down the counters and scrub the toilet quickly to ensure things are fresh in there.
• Light a candle – Though this isn’t actually a cleaning tip, a home that smells good is one that will seem to be clean too.

Of course, you might also want to give Maid for Mommy a call too.  Our residential cleaning service will not only help you get things bright and shiny, but our maid services will allow you to focus on keeping everyone happy – which is enough work, especially when your family is around.