Most
humans are by nature social beings that take great pleasure from impressing
their peers. That is why dinner parties are a perfect way to showcase your
skills as a host, cook and entertainer. Throwing a dinner party is an
experience that takes a lot of planning and logistics, but ultimately pays off
as soon as compliments start pouring in.
Whether
you’re hosting a Thanksgiving or a Christmas dinner or just a regular dinner
party any day of the year, making sure everyone has a good time and leaves with
their belly full is your priority. But after your guests are gone, you are left
with one final challenge: cleaning up!
Cleaning
up after a dinner party may be overwhelming, but doesn’t have to be a
nightmare. One of the easiest ways to handle it is going room by room in order
to break all the tasks down into smaller, manageable ones. We spoke to the
experts at Deluxe Maid who were kind enough to share
a few tips on how to handle your post-party cleaning.
Start Cleaning Room By Room
Trying
to multitask while cleaning your home will only divert your focus and is likely
to make you forget about some important areas. Make sure you clean your home
room by room until they are all neat and clean.
Not
only is this process more effective, but you’ll also find it a lot faster as
well. This method has been tried and tested by the best maid services and cleaning experts,
who all agree this is the most effective way. Here are some of the rooms you need
to pay the most attention to:
Naturally,
the dinner party will take the heaviest toll on the kitchen. Not only is there
leftover food to manage, but also a pile of dishes and stains to clean. Start
with washing the dishes using a highly effective cleaning product. Have your
family members help out as much as they can, at least by drying and storing the
washed dishes.
If you
have trouble washing the more persistent stains, soak them in a warm water and
dishwasher solution to soften the stains. Meanwhile, clean the worktops using
your favorite spray. Make sure to wipe the fridge clean to clean up any food
spills.
These
are the areas where your guests will be spending the most time in, so it stands
to reason they are to be the messiest. There is going to be a lot of mess,
especially after a Christmas party with all the wrapping paper, confetti and
other festive decorations.
Start
with cleaning the floors and putting away any items such as family albums back
where they belong. Next, throw out and recycle all the garbage. Use a basket or
a trash bag to collect and sort them. Finally, vacuum all the carpets and hard
surfaces.
The
bathroom is likely going to see more traffic during the dinner party than it
usually does. That’s why it deserves some love when cleaning your home. Make
sure to wash the shower curtain or scrub the shower screen. More importantly,
make sure you thoroughly scrub the toilet using a good disinfectant. Make sure
you clean the floors and vanities as well.
If
your guests are spending the night or a few nights in your guest bedroom, you
need to freshen it up after they have left. The goal is to make the guest
bedroom as neat as it was before your guests arrived. This involves cleaning
the floors, vacuuming and washing the bed sheet. Finally, as you dust away the
hard surfaces check all the drawers and wardrobes for items your guests may
have forgotten.
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