Spring cleanup can be a real mess. If you cut your own ornamental grasses, that’s especially true if it’s a windy day and you’re dealing with taller grasses (e.g., Miscanthus, Panicum) blowing everywhere as they’re cut and fall over.
06.05.2024 - 00:19 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
If you're looking to fake a clean home in a short amount of time because you have guests coming over soon—look no further.
“The goal is to make the home comfortable, not perfect," Logan Taylor, owner of The Dazzle Company, a home cleaning service, says. Taylor recommends prioritizing cleaning the bathroom and kitchen since those will be the main spaces guests will be in.
Another approach is to cater your cleanup strategy to the crowd you're hosting.
«Think about who is coming, what they may comment on, and where they may go in your home,» Katie Lambert, the founder of Clean Queen Cleaning Services, says. «Tidy up those areas first.»
Ready to kick things off? Below, cleaning pros weigh in with exactly what you'll need to tackle to ensure your home shines in just an hour or so.
Your guest(s) will more than likely need to visit the bathroom at some point or another, so you'll want to ensure that one of your home's loos is presentable and ready for use.
Taylor recommends prioritizing the sink and toilet and advises giving each a wipe down. Then, he says, ensure you have fresh towels hanging and that you have ample toiletries (soap, toilet paper, etc.) available for your guest to use. Save that major shower or tub scrub for another day when you have more time.
To give your bathroom a burst of freshness, light your favorite candle or bring in a nice diffuser to create a lovely scent for guests to enjoy.
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Again, now isn't the time for a full-on clean out, but you will want to get your kitchen into its most presentable state on the fly.
«Make sure there are no dirty dishes in the sink, put out all trash and compost, and wipe down areas,» Taylor says. After all, nobody wants to be greeted by an
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