The holidays are right around the corner and preparing for it can get intimidating because of last-minute preparations leading up to entertaining and hosting guests. With millions of people visiting New York City every year, organizing your home before being occupied with guests and celebration preparations will make it efficient and easier before winter sets in.
We’ve curated a cleaning checklist and some tips to help you tackle tasks and get ready for the holidays. Work these chores into your cleaning schedule and get ready to face colder days with a cozy and clean space.
Holiday Cleaning Checklist
- Inspect your home (both indoors and outdoors)
- Check chimneys
- Clean gutters and downspouts for water to drain properly
- Check smoke detector batteries
- Clean and check your HVAC (heating, ventilation and airconditioning)
- Reverse your ceiling fans to help reduce energy use and lower electricity bills
- Take out food that are past their date from your pantry and fridge
- Store your landscaping/gardening equipment
- Keep outdoor furniture
- Wash your windows
- Drain your pipes and winterize them by wrapping them with insulation
- Declutter your wardrobe (The holidays are a perfect time to donate!)
- Start deep cleaning your home (Start with one room a day/a week)
- Spruce up your space with simple items to decorate and get you in a festive mood (This includes small items like your blankets and pillowcases)
- Make sure that electrical safety is observed when using lighting decorations
Avoid the fuss and enjoy the holiday season by starting preseason deep cleaning for a comfortable start of the chilly days. Make sure to have a cleaning plan prior to starting any repairs and making a shopping list because it is easy to miss a step. Ideally, it is a good idea to do some inspection of your home before the cold season sets in. This will give you room to move about and do repairs before the weather posts as an obstruction for outdoor cleaning and fixing.
It’s particularly important for gutters and downspouts to be drained properly because clogs can cause major headaches for the roof and ceiling. This includes winterizing other pipes by wrapping insulation to avoid plumbing pipes from expanding due to ice. Similarly, making sure that your HVAC is in good working condition will secure a functioning heating system that will last throughout the cold months without breaking down. With this, don’t forget to reverse your ceiling fans. This process creates a gentle updraft due to the motor at a low speed in a clockwise direction forcing warm air to down to your space. Make room for holiday meal leftovers by cleaning out your refrigerator by defrosting and taking out expired products. Start over with healthy meals.
Decorating is much easier when your space is clean to avoid decorating over junk. Deep cleaning before the holidays makes a big impact on post-cleaning works after the festive season. For a hassle-free cleaning experience, Cooper Clean has got you covered. Our wide scope of cleaning solutions and flexible cleaning services are made for the busy New Yorker. Contact us for a quote.
