When you have guests coming to visit, getting your home ready can send you into a tailspin, but there's no need to worry! These quick and easy tips on how to speed-clean your house before your guests arrive will take the stress out of cleaning and will leave your home looking like it was just professionally cleaned!
1. Make an all-purpose cleaning spray
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Things You'll Need
1 cup water
1 tsp. Castile soap or dish liquid
20 drops orange essential oil (optional)
Spray bottle
Pour the ingredients into a clean spray bottle and shake well before each use. This easy-to-make cleaning spray works well on most surfaces. The orange oil and soap work together to remove tough stains and greasy messes while leaving a light, clean citrus scent behind.
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2. Organize countertop clutter
Use a basket to corral papers, bills, pens, and other items that have gathered on your countertops.
3. Wipe down countertops and appliances
Spray a cleaning cloth or paper towel with all-purpose cleaning spray and quickly wipe down countertops and appliances.
4. Quickly scrub the kitchen sink
Sprinkle baking soda all over your kitchen sink and use a scouring pad to remove any stains or scratches. Rinse with warm water.
5. Organize cooking supplies
Take a minute to organize your cooking supplies so your countertops don't look overly cluttered and messy.
6. Clean the outer area of the toilets
Spray liberally with all-purpose cleaner and then place damp paper towels around the back of the toilet seat and around the base of your toilet. Leave them there while you clean the rest of the bathroom. Then, come back and wipe the areas clean using the damp paper towels. Allowing the damp paper towels to sit for a few minutes allows the cleaner to work its way in and pull out any stains.
7. Scrub the toilets
Apply toilet cleaner to the inside upper rim of your toilets and give them a good scrub.
8. Clean the bathroom faucets and countertops
Spray and scrub your bathroom faucets and countertops with all-purpose cleaner and wipe them down.
9. Clean the bathroom mirrors
Spray the bathroom mirrors with glass cleaner and wipe them clean.
10. Replace the hand towels
Remove hand towels that have been used and soiled. Replace them with clean hand towels.
11. Quickly dust furniture, books, and decor
Use a microfiber dusting wand to quickly dust the tops of furniture, books, and other decor. The microfiber will pull dust away from items without redistributing it. No cleaner needed!
12. Quickly clean the baseboards
Use a microfiber dusting wand to quickly go over dusty baseboards. Simply guide the wand along the baseboards that guests can see.
13. Vacuum rugs and floors
Give your rugs and floors a quick vacuum to remove any dust, dirt and debris that is visible. If needed, you can mop your floors as well.
14. Make a deodorizing linen spray
Things You'll Need
1 tsp. laundry fabric softener
1 cup warm water
Spray bottle
Add the fabric softener and water to a clean spray bottle and shake well before each use. Lightly spray carpets, rugs, curtains, fabric furniture, and other linens with the deodorizing linen spray to make your home smell like freshly washed laundry!
15. Spruce up the dining table
Make guests feel extra welcome by sprucing up your dining table. By adding some pretty placemats, flowers, and a candle, you'll look like the perfect hostess and really impress your guests!
