Have friends and family coming to your home for the holidays this year? Check out our tips for how to get the house fresh, clean, and ready! John Elliott Interiors is the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks and we are here to help get you the design you want for the holiday season... and in every other season. Keep reading to learn all about how to get the house ready with a clean slate for your décor this year.
The Basics
Perform your regular home maintenance cleaning as usual - dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dishes, laundry. They may all seem like standard tasks that you won't forget. But sometimes in the rush of getting ready for the holiday season, it can be easy to let your regular habits fall by the wayside. As you're doing each of these chores leading up to your holiday celebration, take each task one step further. For example, when you vacuum, use the hose attachment along the edge of every room, deep clean the couch cushions, and vacuum windowsills, corners, and ceiling fans. Going just a little farther with each task can make your home feel like it's sparkling and ready for the holiday season before you know it!
Refresh Furniture & Curtains
It can be difficult to keep the soft surfaces in the house clean – couch cushions, curtains, rugs, etc. Check the tags first before cleaning anything to make sure you don't ruin it. If it’s safe to clean them in the washing machine, you can use the “sanitize” setting on your machine to destroy as much bacteria as possible. Removing the dust and bacteria lingering on those surfaces can help improve the air quality in your home. Not to mention, the house will look more fresh and clean without dust, dirt, and dander dulling the cloth material.
For items that can’t be cleaned in the washing machine, look for an antibacterial spray that is safe to use on the cloth surfaces in your home. Apply it to your soft furnishings and decorative pillows to help kill bacteria and remove stale odors.
Air Quality
The air quality in your home can make a huge difference in how comfortable and clean the house feels. Air should be the proper temperature, humidity, and cleanliness. You can keep the air clean and comfortable with a few tips...
- Use a humidifier if you notice a lot of static or abnormally dry sinuses.
- Change the air filter regularly to keep dust and pet dander from circulating in the house.
- Keep house plants in several rooms for their air purifying qualities in addition to their beauty.
- Open up the windows when the temperature is a bit higher for some fresh air while you clean.
Lake of the Ozarks Interior Design
Once you've followed these cleaning tips, come by our high-end interior home décor store. John Elliott Interiors is not only the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks. We also have a beautiful store in Lake Ozark full of high-end furniture and excellent home décor items that can inspire your home design... or make the perfect holiday gift!
