Pre-Holiday Cleaning Checklist
house cleaning
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Clean up the coffee station / set up a coffee station if you don\'t have one
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Season your cast iron & stone cookware to prepare for meal-making
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Polish silverware and unpack the china you plan on using
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Wash your holiday linens (tablecloth & napkins)
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After washing, iron the holiday linens
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Sanitize your dishwasher in advance - there will be plenty of use of it during the holidays!
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Clean out any expired spices, baking supplies, etc. from your refrigerator and pantry
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Polish the dining table and chairs in preparation for hosting
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If guests are staying in your home, be sure to prepare a clean set of bed linens, and possibly add a welcome basket of toiletries
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Defrost and clean out your kitchen freezer
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Scrub the inside of the refrigerator and clean any spills or crumbs
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Wash or dust off the curtains in your hosting rooms
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Clean the windows in your hosting rooms
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Thoroughly clean your carpets
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Flip the mattresses that your guests will be using
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Organize and declutter table and shelving spaces
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Rid of any mildew in the bathroom (toilet, shower & sink)
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