Houseguests: The Ultimate Guide to Have your Home Ready for Guests

Holiday season is coming quickly, and that may mean guests will be coming. Whether it’s overnight guests, a surprise visit or the entire family coming over for a festive party, here are some tips to ensure you have a welcoming home without the stress. stay.

Your house should be clean.

Clean the surfaces.

Wipe down all surfaces: counters, furniture, and mirrors. So you aren’t feeling the last-minute panic - this can be done daily, set a time to do this every day, and it will become a habit.

Declutter your living spaces.

Make sure everything is in its place so your living spaces will be a welcoming first impression when someone comes into your home. Remove anything that doesn’t belong – toys, books, etc. If you spend a few minutes doing this daily, it won’t be a large task when your guests arrive.

General Tidying up.

Sweep, take out garbage, vacuum, dishes, and dusting should also be done regularly. This will ensure you don’t have a huge job later.

Bathrooms

Use disinfectant on the sinks and countertops – this will remove bad odours and get your bathroom sparkling. Ensure smudges and water spots are wiped from mirrors. Keep a scrub brush beside the toilet to avoid a ring mark inside your toilet bowl.

Wowing your guests

Light a candle.

A fresh aroma with a gentle glow will go a long way to making your guests feel like you care.

Have snacks/treats available.

Have a bowl or plate of small treats for your guests to enjoy. Have it out, so they don’t even need to ask. Chips & salsa, cheese & crackers or baked goods are always a hit.

Keep your bar stocked.

Having a station where guest can get their own drink will impress anyone. Have some non-alcoholic options too.

Fresh Flowers.

Freshly cut flowers just look polished. This is a quick way to elevate your home décor.

Set up a guest bedroom

Towels.

Have fresh and clean towels available. For each person, provide a hand towel, a bath towel and a face towel.

Bedding.

Clean, fresh bedding is a must. Have an extra blanket and pillow handy for extra comfort.

Extras

Provide slippers, a lamp, a phone charger and some where guests can put their things. Who wants to live out of a suitcase?

Preparing a bathroom for your guests

This could be one of the most important things to prepare for guests coming over. Think about a posh hotel or the most luxurious resort, what do they have? Gorgeous, clean, sparkling bathrooms.

Have extra, extra towels handy.

Have scent spray visible.

Provide common grooming items such as cotton pads, feminine products, toilet paper, mouth wash, etc..

It might sound like a lot, but don’t get overwhelmed. Start incorporating some of these tips into your daily routines it will become habit. This means you will need to spend less time preparing for guests and more time enjoying their company.