Thanksgiving and the December holidays bring family, friends and full houses. They also bring the pressure of getting your home ready. A focused deep clean a week or two before guests arrive makes hosting a lot less stressful.
Here is a room-by-room checklist, plus how a professional cleaning can take it off your plate.
Kitchen
The kitchen works hardest over the holidays, so start here.
- Clean the oven and stovetop before you roast anything
- Wipe cabinet fronts and handles, which collect grease and fingerprints
- Clean out the refrigerator to make room for holiday food
- Degrease the range hood and filter
- Wipe small appliances and backsplash
- Mop and detail baseboards and corners
A clean kitchen also matters for pests. Crumbs and spills behind appliances are a magnet for ants, cockroaches and mice as weather cools.
Guest bathroom
- Scrub tub, shower, toilet and sink
- Clean mirrors and fixtures
- Wipe light switches, door handles and cabinet fronts
- Replace towels and stock extra paper goods
Living and dining areas
- Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures and high shelves
- Vacuum upholstery and under cushions
- Wipe baseboards and window sills
- Clean glass on doors and windows guests will see
- Vacuum or mop under furniture
Guest bedroom
- Wash bedding and dust surfaces
- Clear a drawer and some closet space
- Vacuum under the bed
Entry and outside
First impressions start outside. Sweep the porch, wash the front door, and consider pressure washing the walkway and driveway. Clean gutters also matter before winter, see our gutter clean-out service.
What professional home cleaning covers
A professional deep clean gets to the areas that slip during busy weeks: baseboards, fixtures, appliance fronts, bathrooms and floors throughout. You get your evenings back for cooking, shopping and spending time with family.
See what is included on our home cleaning page.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I book a holiday cleaning?
Book a few weeks ahead if you can. Schedules fill up before Thanksgiving and the December holidays.
What is the difference between a regular clean and a deep clean?
A deep clean reaches areas that regular cleaning skips, like baseboards, fixtures, appliance fronts, cabinet doors and behind furniture.
Can I combine cleaning with other services?
Yes. Many customers pair a home cleaning with pressure washing the driveway and entry or a pest control visit before guests arrive.
One call does it all
Koalaty offers home cleaning, pest control and pressure washing for homes across Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro. We are veteran-led and locally owned, with more than 15 years of experience. Book your holiday cleaning early by calling (405) 543-3338 or contacting us.
