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So it’s your turn to host Thanksgiving. You may be running around to make sure everything is ready for the plethora of relatives and guests you’ve invited. In the midst of your prepping the turkey and stuffing don’t forget these last-minute hacks to make sure your house is ready for Thanksgiving.
Hack #1: Entrance
Most likely than not there will be snow and/or rain this Thanksgiving. To ensure the festivities start off to the right foot by plowing and salty your walkway and the entrance to your door. This will keep anyone from slipping, falling and putting a damper on the holidays.
Also, do not forget to place a welcome mat on the outside and inside of the door so that your guests may wipe their feet. That way you can keep your floors somewhat clean from the various guests in your home.
Hack #2: Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place everyone gathers during parties, dinners, etc. As the number of guests increases, so does the strain of on the plumbing system in your home. Be sure to dump all leftover foods scraps into the trash before putting the dish in the sink to prevent clogs. It would be worthwhile to make sure the trash is accessible so that you’re guests can do the same to help keep the heart of your home tidy.
Hack #3: Bathroom
To make your guests feel even more welcome create a care basket. Fill a basket with extra paper goods, hand towels, feminine products, and air freshener. If you really want to be called the best host ever, then add a laundry stain stick to catch spills before they set.
Hack #4: Your valuables
Before your guests arrive, walk through your home and take stock of items you do not want broken or damaged – family heirloom pieces, valuables. Put these items in a box tucked into the closet until after your guests leave.
This should also be done for your kids’ special toys or even any rugs or pillows that would be tough to clean.
Hack #5: Create a clean up kit
No matter how careful you are, you are bound to have at least one person spill wine or gravy somewhere that makes you shudder. For this inevitability, consider putting a few go-to cleaning items in a basket—a sponge, microfiber cloth, dustpan, brush (think broken glass), and all-purpose cleaner—and place it out. You might add a comical “oops” sign to the container so guests don’t feel awkward if they have an accident and need to grab it.
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James Silver
James Silver Team, Keller Williams Realty
Michigan | Florida
(248) 530-7292 | JamesSilver@kw.com
