Last-Minute Cleaning Before Guests Arrive (With Checklist)
If you’re hosting guests over the holidays, for a special occasion, or for a night in with games and food, preparing the house for their arrival can be a lot to think about.
Use our last-minute cleaning checklist before guests arrive to prepare your house and leave no stone unturned. There are a selection of ideas for organizing and cleaning your home, and some practical ideas for when you’re hosting people. You could also use our mini decluttering wins for all rooms of the house.
You can get the checklist by scrolling to the end of the article. Have you home feeling fresh and organized, ready for when they arrive.
Last-Minute Cleaning Ideas in Full
Here are all of the ideas and tasks in the calendar in full.
Straighten out the doormat & the wreath on the door.
Wipe the front door handle & light switch.
Clear any clutter from the entryway.
Make room for guests’ clothes and shoes.
Arrange throw pillows.
Fold and put away the blankets in the living room.
Put away clutter in a basket.
Tidy the TV stand & media console.
Clear and wipe the coffee table.
Dust the surfaces and shelves in the living room.
Quickly vacuum the hallway, living room, and dining room.
Put a fresh hand towel in the bathroom.
Restock the toilet paper.
Refill the soap dispenser.
Wipe the mirror.
Clean the sink & toilet.
Wipe the faucet handles and toilet handle.
Close the shower door.
Empty the bathroom garbage can.
Empty the kitchen one.
Clear and wipe the kitchen countertops.
Clean any dirty dishes and put them away once dry.
Clean the kitchen sink.
Put away any items that you want hidden.
Light a scented candle.
Set the dining table and arrange the chairs.
Put coasters where guests will need them for drinks.
Close the doors to areas that are not for guests.
Put on a relaxing playlist.
Get the Last-Minute Cleaning Checklist Printable here.
Prepare your home with confidence using the checklist, so that you can enjoy your activity once everyone has arrived.
