How to restore your home after the holidays

Your guests have gone homeI the holiday break is officially over and you look around to find your home in a state of despair. cear not! Cleaning your home after the festive season neednDt be a drag. diving your house a proper clean now will see you ready for what the new year has to bring. qo help get you thereI here are some tips to consider when starting your restorative clean up.

Make a list

Don’t find yourself sinking into a pool of overwhelm, create a list and find great satisfaction ticking jobs off one-by-one as you get your home sparkling clean and in order again. Making a list can also help you set priorities allowing you to span the work over a few days.

Pack away holiday items and decorations

As much as we would like to extend the holidaysI itDs time to bite the bullet and carefully pack away your holiday items and decorations. To stop them getting damaged and to help retrieve them next year, here are some clever storage tips. Use clear, resealable bags or stacked toilet rolls for storing ornaments and keep them stored in the same box. Cling wrap your tree and save on space. Wrap lights around pieces of cardboard and write on them where they were hung so it’s easier come next year.

Power clean

Properly cleaning your house after your guests have left is a smart way of making sure that any lingering germs don’t continue to spread further. In an ever changing Covid world, it’s common practice to sanitise all surfaces, especially in high traffic areas like your kitchen, bathrooms, dining and living rooms. Washing bed sheets, towels and dirty laundry as soon as possible will avoid the spread of germs throughout your house. If you went away for the holidays, make sure you wash all your unpacked clothes as soon as you get home to avoid the same.

Outdoor care

Backyards cop a bit of action over the Christmas period and your turf can end up a little weathered. A professional gardener can quickly and safely restore your lawn to its former glory with all the appropriate tools of the trade. However, if you decide to be the one to give your lawn some love, be sure to read all safety instructions on all tools and chemicals to protect yourself while on the job.

Pool care

If you were fortunate enough to be the Aussie household hosting Christmas poolsideI take some time to scrub the sides of your pool, scoop any debris and have it chemically cleaned and balanced to ensure itDs sparkling ready for the hot weekends to come.