Hosting Thanksgiving at your place this year? While many people associate the holiday with afternoon naps and Black Friday deals, hosts and hostesses understand the real reason for exhaustion – preparing for guests.
Planning, cooking and cleaning tasks can really take it out of you. But, the memories made around the table are ones you’ll never forget. It’s important to remember that Thanksgiving is like a big party. It runs smoothly when it’s planned well in advance.
If organization isn’t your strong suit, you’ll run the risk of stressing yourself out too much to enjoy the company, festivities or even food for that matter. We’ll let you in on a little secret. Our team has created a Thanksgiving checklist to help you outline and tackle your cleaning tasks from start to finish. Let’s dive in!
(Also, be sure to check out our Holiday Housecleaning 101 ebook to make preparing for guests a breeze.)
Before the Festivities
We’ll be honest, your to-do list before Thanksgiving will be much more intense. However, if you stay organized and calm, you’ll be able to knock out cleaning tasks one by one and feel at peace knowing nothing has been missed. Use the following checklist to help prepare your home for guests:
- Launder Holiday Textiles – Napkins and Placemats
- Wash Holiday Serve ware – Serving Platters, Roasting Pans and Stock Pots
- Polish Silver and Glassware
- Deep Clean and Organize Refrigerator
- Launder Bedroom Linens – Bedding, Sheets and Blankets
- Deep Clean Guest Bedrooms
- Launder Bathroom Textiles – Towels, Hand Towels and Wash Cloths
- Restock Toiletries – Hand Soap, Toilet Paper and Tissues
- Deep Clean Bathrooms
- Clear Coat Closets
- Sweep or Vacuum Floors
- Sweep or Vacuum Foyer, Mudroom and Halls
- Clear Porch and Patio Areas
- Wipe Baseboards and Walls
- Clean Windows and Blinds
- Launder Dining Room Table Cloth
- Wipe Down Dining Room Table
- Set Dining Room Table
After the Celebration
Planning for Thanksgiving is always a challenge. However, your cleaning to-do list is always much simpler after dinner. We recommend enlisting a family member or close guest to assist with clean-up. It’s always easier to divide and conquer! To ensure you haven’t missed anything, here’s a list of cleaning tasks for you to tackle after the celebration:
- Collect Serve-ware and Store Leftovers
- Load Serve-ware and Utensils in Dishwasher
- Clear Napkins and Placemats
- Wipe Down Dining Room Table
- Wipe Down Stovetop, Backsplash and Countertops
- Sweep or Vacuum Away Crumbs
- Pre-Soak Casserole Dishes and Serving Platters
Happy Thanksgiving From 2 Green Chicks!
We hope these two checklists help you tackle your Thanksgiving cleaning tasks with ease. The key to a peaceful holiday is planning ahead and knowing what to expect before and after dinner. To learn more about 2 Green Chicks and how we can help prepare your home with deep cleanings, give us a call today at (405) 928-8535.
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