The holiday season is here, and that means family gatherings, cooking, traveling, and a lot more activity inside your home. To help you keep everything clean and stress-free, here are the best cleaning tips for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

🍁 Thanksgiving: Prepare Your Home for Guests

1. Focus on the kitchen first

Turkey, sides, desserts — Thanksgiving is a cooking marathon.

Make sure your: 

• countertops are cleared,

• sink is empty,

• fridge has space for leftovers.

2. Clean high-traffic areas

Entryway, living room, dining room — these areas will see the most people.

3. Freshen up the bathroom

Guests always notice the bathroom. Make sure it’s stocked, cleaned, and smelling fresh.

4. Take out the trash before guests arrive

With all the food preparation, trash fills up quickly.

🎄 Christmas: Create a Cozy, Clean Atmosphere

1. Declutter before decorating

Putting decorations on top of clutter makes the home feel messy instead of festive.

Clear surfaces and floors first.

2. Dust and wipe surfaces before hanging ornaments

Your tree, shelves, and mantels collect dust fast — clean them so your décor shines.

3. Refresh soft items

Wash:

• blankets,

• pillow covers,

• guest room linens,

• curtains (if needed).

4. Deep clean the living room

This is where most holiday memories are made — family photos, gift exchanges, movie nights.

✨ New Year’s: Start 2026 With a Clean, Organized Home