Family gatherings, lavish meals, and parties galore. Ah, Christmas – it really can be a glorious time of year. But as you’ll no doubt already know, the holiday often brings mess as well as fun. If you’ve ever felt inundated by clutter during the festive period, you’re certainly not alone. Worry not, though.
Here are three straightforward tips to help you keep a tidy home this season.
1. Plan a festive cleaning rota
Many people say that Christmas comes around fast – and it’s easy to see why. Very often, the festive period can arrive in what seems like no time at all. That’s why it’s essential to plan a cleaning rota for the holiday, so that you’re able to stay on top of every room, before they get messy. How about tidying each one every other day, for example? Assign a space to every member of the household that can clean, and you may very well find it easy to keep the place tidy this Christmas.
2. Don’t leave things lying around
This may sound like an obvious point – but it’s an important one to make. As simple as it sounds, it can be all too easy to leave things lying around over Christmas, especially if we’re entertaining guests or preparing a big meal. Very often, one festive task swiftly follows another, and we soon find ourselves surrounded by rubbish. But place a bin in two corners of each room, and you’ll be able to avoid that annoying moment where you pick up litter and there’s nowhere to put it.
3. Clear away your breakables
Ever had a glass smash while hosting a festive party? Or have you dropped the fine china while serving the Christmas meal? If so, you’ll know how much mess can stem from these kinds of accidents. Now, we’re not suggesting that you’re clumsy – we simply suggest that you tidy your breakables to avoid unnecessary mess over the season. Place them in sensible storage, and you won’t have to fret over the likelihood of crockery falling out of hands during busy Christmas parties.
How about trading your china and glasses for something less delicate, like bamboo? Known for being highly sustainable, the fabric is a popular choice for easy serving dishes.
The holiday season can be huge fun – keep the house tidy, and you’ll be able to keep it that way. All you need to do is follow our simple suggestions.