Holiday Cleaning Tips II
Get your home visitors ready with our holiday cleaning tips for living rooms and bedrooms. Before the guests arrive, deep cleaning and decluttering is a must. It may be a good idea to invite the Great Touch Cleaning, Inc. team for most of the work. But if you’re tackling part of it yourself, these tips (plus a few product suggestions) will make it faster and far less stressful.
Before the décor comes out, the real magic begins with decluttering. Thanksgiving centerpieces, fall decorations, or last summer trinkets need to come down before the new ones go up. (If you’re looking for smart ways to store them, check our Organizing Holiday Decorations blog.) With surfaces cleared, it becomes so much easier to clean, dust, polish, and refresh every corner.
Cleaning Tips For Living Room & Bedrooms
A real holiday clean goes beyond shiny floors and streak-free windows. The secret is in the small details—the corners and crevices that are easy to overlook but impossible to hide once guests arrive.
- Clean Woodwork and Baseboards
Woodwork quickly collects dust and grime. Especially on the baseboards. Use a vacuum with a brush attachment or a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust. Then, clean all wood with a solution of Murphy Oil Soap. This soap is great to clean, restore, and protect wood, including your hardwood floors — plus leaves that fresh scent everyone loves. - Treat all Window Coverings
The curtains need to be washed or dry cleaned, and the blinds need to be dusted. A pair of tongs and a couple of microfiber cloths create a great tool for the job. Simply wrap a piece of cloth around each side of the tongs and secure it with rubber bands, and voila! - Dust The Lampshades
With the lights on, lampshade dust becomes very noticeable. Vacuuming is often too harsh for the lampshades. Therefore, run a lint roller over them to remove the dust. Finish off the non-fabric elements and hard-to-reach corners with a Swiffer Duster.
- Wipe Down Electronics
Remotes, screens, and game consoles collect a lot of dust and fingerprints. Sometimes even spills. The best way to get rid of them is by using Microfiber Cleaning Cloths. For small crevices, a quick blast of compressed air works wonders.
- Polish Silver. While store-bought silver cleaners may prove to be abrasive, simple baking soda, aluminum foil, and hot water will do the trick. Line a plastic bucket with foil. Sprinkle the soda powder generously on it. Pour the hot water. Then just dump your silver in. Most of the tarnish will go away by itself. Polish the stubborn spots with a sponge.
- Pre-wash Holiday Tableware.
If your holiday dishes have been tucked away since last year, they may be dusty. It is a good idea to run them through a dishwasher ahead of time. You don’t need to think about this extra task while you’re cooking holiday meals. - Clean Pillowcases and Winter Blankets
You should always wash new holiday blankets and pillowcases before using them to remove manufacturing chemicals, dust, dyes, and residues from handling, which can cause skin irritation and are generally unsanitary. Check the care label first, use cold water and a gentle cycle for most. Older sets can be refreshed with a gentle cycle and a splash of white vinegar.
The Final Cleaning Touch
Don’t forget the smelly duo: vacuum cleaner and trash cans.
- Vacuum Cleaner
If it smells when you turn it on, it needs cleaning. Start by taking it apart as much as you can and washing all the pieces. Use a seam ripper or pointed scissors to get rid of all the hair that is intertwined around the brush. Replace the air filter. Once all pieces are dry, put them back together. A clean vacuum = a cleaner home. - Odor-Prone Trash Cans
Use the Simple Green cleaner and a toilet brush to scrub it, rinse, and dry with a paper towel. Then the odor should go away.
Need a Hand?
We also created a living room & bedroom cleaning supply list on our website to help you gather everything you need. These are supplies we like and use.
But remember: every home is unique. If you’re unsure which products are safe for your surfaces, or if life is simply too busy this season, give us a call.
With over 20 years of experience, the Great Touch Cleaning team can:
- Recommend the right cleaning products
- Take over the deep cleaning, so your home is fully holiday-ready
Our holiday appointments fill quickly. Call 847 650 1531 now for a free estimate and let us help you enjoy a clean, cozy, joy-filled season without the overwhelm.
Enjoy your Holidays and leave the dust to us!
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