The key to stress-free holiday hosting is preparing ahead of time! In this episode, I'm walking you through a simple checklist of things you can do right now to get your home looking (and feeling) fresh, clean, and guest-ready. From cleaning your washer and dryer to freshening up your front door and polishing the holiday china, these easy steps will help you enjoy the season without the last-minute scramble. A little prep now means a lot more peace (and a lot less stress) later!

HOLIDAY HOSTING CHECKLIST:

Laundry Area

• Drain and clean your washer filter

• Run a cleaning cycle on your washer tub

• Check and clean your dryer lint trap and vent

• Clean underneath and behind your washer and dryer

Kitchen

• Clean and freshen garbage disposals

• Run a cleaning cycle with dishwasher cleaner to freshen up your dishwasher

• Remove debris from the dishwasher filter

• Deep clean your refrigerator and freezer (inside and out)

Home Maintenance

• Replace air filters if needed

• Schedule a carpet cleaning or spot clean high-traffic areas

• Mow and blow your yard to tidy up outdoor spaces

• Freshen up your front door (wreath, doormat, etc.)

• Wash windows & windowsills

Entertaining Essentials

• Wash and organize your holiday china ahead of time

• Clean and polish serving pieces and glassware

• Set up caddies for flatware or utensils to pull out for easy entertaining

LINKS & RESOURCES:

• Thymes Frazier Fir Candle on Amazon

• Thymes Frazier Fir Dishwashing Liquid

• Laundry Wool Dryer Balls

• Oxo Under-Appliance Duster

• Better Homes & Gardens Utensil Caddy

• Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner

• Utopia Home Cloth Napkins 17x17 Inches

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