Is your home ready for Turkey Day? Getting your home ready for Thanksgiving can be tough, especially if you are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner party. Making a great impression on guests is a common thing during the holidays and what better way to do it than by preparing your home to welcome them? Of course, there are many things that may need to be done before your guests arrive, but getting them done early will keep you from worrying about it on Thanksgiving.
Clean and Deep Clean
Your home is a representation of you, so if it is left dirty during your important events and moments, you could be sending out a bad impression. Dirt on your floors and dirty furniture could make your guests feel uncomfortable and could even end their visit early. With a good deep cleaning throughout your home and furniture, your home will come to life and the admiration and cleanliness will return.
Have Your HVAC System Inspected
With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is easy to overlook one of the most important features of your home, your HVAC system. Your HVAC system is supposed to keep your home comfortable and if it breaks down during your Thanksgiving gathering, you could be in for a very uncomfortable holiday. Unfortunately, getting a hold of a professional to service your HVAC system may leave you having to wait a long time because there may be a backup of other customers who experienced the same issue. This is why it is important to have your system thoroughly checked and inspected before the winter season kicks in.
Don’t Overload Your Outlets
While there may be a lot going on in your home to prepare for the holidays, overworked outlets are something that is often overlooked. This can also be an issue if you have guests coming over and they are planning on using their cell phones or other devices while visiting. Cell phones, televisions, and laptops can be a lot to handle for the outlets in your home. However, with surge protectors and the minimum use of your outlets, you will not have to worry about faulty sockets or a fire hazard.
Make Room For Coats, Purses, and Boots
Depending on the number of guests that are coming to your Thanksgiving gathering, you may need extra space for coats, purses, and boots. If you have a mudroom or extra room in your home, you may have to clean and clear it out for your guests’ belongings once they come to visit. Cleaning the floors and making sure there are enough hooks and shoe space is what will remove the fear of something being lost in the clutter.
Clean Your Kitchen and Bathroom Grout
Often overlooked, bathroom and kitchen grout can be very disgusting and distracting. Without proper cleaning, your kitchen and bathroom areas won’t just look dirty but the tiles may start to look old and worn. Bacteria and dirt buildup can also become more than just an eyesore for your kitchen and bathroom. However, with the right cleaning solutions, you do not have to worry about bacteria being a problem for you or your guests. If you are not skilled at cleaning grout or if you are short on time, hiring a professional will save you the trouble of trying to figure it out.
Decorate Your Home With Love
Making your home look amazing for the holidays doesn’t just end with it being clean. If you want to bring in the holidays in a festive way, decorating it with beautiful and festive decorations will make your guests feel welcome. By adding a few decorations and maybe some seasonal flowers or a decorative wreath around your home, you will be ready for Thanksgiving and all of the delicious food that comes with it.
Make Sure Everything is Organized
There is nothing worse than having to worry about your home being in disarray. Out-of-place items can lead to you running around the house trying to find what you need to prepare your home for your guests. An unorganized home can also make guests uncomfortable. Taking the time to organize and straighten your home will make your friends and family feel more at ease and the worry of losing something important will disappear.
Provide Entertainment Options For Your Guests
Having fun and sharing memories during the holiday season with family and friends can be fun but there should also be other forms of entertainment to keep your guests from getting bored. Games, movies, and books are fun ways for guests to entertain themselves but you may also want to make sure for those guests that need a more high-tech way to stay entertained, that their access to the outlets is available.
Making a list of things to do before the Thanksgiving holiday will cut back the stress of having to get it done in a hurry. Taking the time to prepare your home will be worth having the time with family and friends you have not seen in a while. If your time is, limited due to work and running around, maybe having a professional come in and complete some of the chores that need to be done will give you more availability to get other things done before the holiday hits.
