Holiday Cleaning Tips I
Cleaning is never the festive part of the season, and much of it truly is best left to professionals (like us!). But if you’d still like to tackle a few tasks yourself, we’ve prepared some simple, effective holiday cleaning tips to help you get started.
This first part focuses on kitchens and bathrooms — two areas your guests will definitely notice. The kitchen becomes the heart of every holiday gathering, while the guest bathroom is often judged more closely than we think! Use these ideas to freshen, sanitize, and prepare both spaces so they shine for the holidays.
Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests
The holidays are almost here — are you and your home ready? Whether you’re hosting overnight visitors, expecting surprise drop-ins, or simply want to enjoy a stress-free season, a sparkling-clean home creates the perfect backdrop for celebration.
Use our smart cleaning tips (and a few powerful product suggestions) to eliminate messes before the doorbell rings.
Whenever possible, we recommend gentle, natural solutions. But deep holiday cleaning often calls for stronger, proven products — so we’ve included a few must-haves you can easily order online.
Holiday Kitchen Cleaning
The kitchen always becomes the center of holiday activity. Make sure yours shines:
- Scrub Stove Tops
Use Soft Scrub Cleanser to remove stubborn stains on porcelain, stainless steel, and chrome. It cuts through grime without scratching — a lifesaver during heavy cooking days. Important: Do not use bleach cleansers on natural stone. - Protect Your Stone Countertops
Skip bleach-based cleaners on marble, quartz, or granite — they can cause etching or discoloration. Use Weiman Quartz Countertop Cleaner for a safe, streak-free finish on stone surfaces. - Get the Oven Interior Spotless
Easy Off Oven Cleaner removes grease and burnt residue in conventional ovens.
Do not use on self-cleaning or continuous-cleaning ovens — the special coating can be damaged. - Spick-and-span the Microwave
Microwave a bowl of lemon water for a minute to loosen dried splatters. Then wipe them clean with your favorite dish soap. It is fresh, fast, and chemical-free. - Crystal-Clean Oven Glass
Use the Magic Erasers to restore oven-door glass to is original shine. We love these handy sponges! They work on many other kitchen details and hard to reach corners and can bring them back to their original sparkle.
Holiday Bathroom Cleaning
Bathrooms — especially the guest bath — deserve extra attention. Your guests will notice! A little extra effort goes a long way:
- Remove Rusty Stains
Start with lemon and salt. For stubborn stains on white porcelain, Rust-Oleum Whink Rust Stain Remover works incredibly well. Always test on colored surfaces first. - Clean Shower Door Tracks
Try baking soda and vinegar paste first. Mix it (careful, it may fizzle), spread it over the tracks, and let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub with an old toothbrush and rinse with water. For faster results, try the CLR Brilliant Bath Cleaner Spray. It cuts through grime quickly and safely. - Let the Faucets Shine
For removing regular water buildup, Scrubbing Bubbles are the best. Let the foam sit for a few minutes, then clean with a sponge and water. Despite the name, it does not require heavy scrubbing, kills many germs, and leaves a fresh lemony scent behind. - Tackle Mold & Mildew
Use Clorox Clean-Up All Purpose Cleaner on grout, tile, and shower areas. Let it sit for 5 minutes before wiping. Do not use on fabrics or carpets — bleach can discolor these materials. - Freshen the Washing Machine
First, wipe the seals, edges, and corners with a solution of white vinegar and water. Then, run a hot cycle with one cup of baking soda and one cup of white vinegar. Finish with an extra rinse cycle. Your washing machine should be as clean as new. And sanitized! - Refresh Guest Towels
Wash guest towels ahead of time, even if unused. Add a little bleach for white towels to brighten and sanitize.
Holiday Floors Matter
Clean floors make a great first impression — and often send a clear message: Shoes off, please.
Kitchen and bathroom floors take the most wear. Lysol Cleaner is a great option for all tiled floors. Use full-strength for deep cleaning or dilute for quick wipe-downs. It sanitizes effectively, leaves a fresh lemon scent, and is pet-friendly.
Need a Hand?
To help you gather everything you need, we’ve created a complete bathroom and kitchen cleaning supply list on our website with all the products mentioned above — and more.
But remember: every home is different. If you’re not sure which products are safe for your surfaces… Don’t Guess. Don’t Google. Ask us!
Our cleaning team has over 20 years of experience, and we can help you:
- Choose the right cleaning products
- Or clean your home for holiday hosting
If your schedule is packed — or you’d simply rather bake cookies than scrub grout — our team is ready to help.
Call the Great Touch Cleaning Team at 847-650–1531 for more tips or a FREE HOLIDAY CLEANING ESIMATE.
Wishing you a clean, cozy, and joy-filled holiday season!
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