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The Ultimate Holiday Hosting Home Refresh You'll Thank Yourself For Later


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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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