Whether it’s loved ones, friends or someone coming from overseas, hosting guests in your home can be exciting (if not a little stressful in the preparation stage!). It’s important you make guests feel welcome and comfortable in your spaces, so here are some of the best hosting tips for homeowners.

Getting your home ready for visitors

Before diving into a deep-clean, there are some key tasks to complete in your home preparation for guests. Take some time to assess your spaces to see what needs doing. This includes decluttering for house guests to make cleaning easier while tidying up shared zones like your living room and hallways. Sort your post, put away shoes and hide personal items.

Organising your home for guests may also involve freshening up any spaces they’ll be spending time in. Open windows to let in fresh air or buy some reed diffusers. Make sure there’s enough seating so everyone feels comfortable and that you have cosy lighting ready for the evenings.

In the warmer months, you may also like to spruce up outdoor areas like your patio or balcony.

Cleaning guest bedroom tips

If your visitors are staying with you overnight, their bedroom should feel like a place they can retreat to for privacy and rest. Always clean bed linens for guest rooms, including blankets and throws. You may want to add some extra pillows for comfort.

Give guests some storage space for their belongings, even if it’s a spare drawer. Clean your guest bedroom from top to bottom, dusting all surfaces and vacuuming the floor (including under the bed).

You should also provide essentials they may need like a working bedside lamp and clock.

Cleaning your kitchen for guests

The kitchen often becomes a popular meeting spot when you have guests in your home. Ensure it feels clean and inviting. Before their arrival, clean your kitchen by wiping down all surfaces and cabinets, emptying the sink, restocking your cupboards (e.g., with coffee and snacks), and reorganising your fridge so they can easily find items like milk.

Bathroom prep for visitors

A clean bathroom is essential for guests, so this area must have a deep-cleanse before they arrive. This means scrubbing areas like sinks, toilets, mirrors and showers. Stock up on essential toiletries they may need, such as hand wash and toilet rolls. It’s also a nice touch to add extras like scented candles and hand cream.

Your guest-ready home checklist

Here’s your quick cleaning checklist for when visitors are coming to stay:

  • Deep clean guest bathrooms and bedrooms
  • Clean communal areas like kitchens/hallways/living rooms
  • Fresh bed linen and extra cushions/pillows in their bedroom
  • Fresh guest towels
  • Extras in guest bathrooms – shower gel/toilet roll/other essential toiletries
  • Buy essential supplies for hosting – e.g., food, coffee and snacks
  • Tidy your fridge
  • Empty all house bins
  • Complete final touches before guests arrive – fragrance for your home, plump sofa cushions etc.

Request a house clean before guests arrive

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