Doesn’t it always feel like there’s company around the house? Between play dates, the in-laws coming to visit, and friends dropping by, people are shuffling in and out of here almost every week! It feels like our home is always full of people! I love entertaining and hanging out with everyone, but some nights I find myself hoping they won’t open a particular closet or go in a specific room. We all have that special place where our clutter lives when guests are about to walk through the door. The entire time they’re here we hope they don’t notice. If you want your home to be company ready all the time, then you need these tips!
Vacuum your main rooms every morning
If you have people over often, you should vacuum your home every single morning. This will help take care of any mess you made the night before, and you won’t be wondering if they noticed how much dirt is on your carpet. If your floors are clean, the rest of the house will appear cleaner.
Keep your home smelling great
One of the best ways to create an open and inviting home for your guests is by keeping your home smelling amazing. I like to keep candles or my diffuser on hand to pair that fresh and clean scent with whatever seasonal smell I love at the time. You’d be surprised how cozy your home can feel with just the right scent.
Start your cleaning routine with the guest bathroom
There is nothing worse than a disgusting bathroom. You don’t want your company using a dirty bathroom, so make sure to wipe things down in the morning. I also make sure to wipe down the toilet and even clean it if needed. This will take you less than five minutes if you’re doing a speed clean, and your bathroom will look sparkling clean for your guests.
Keep food on hand for guests
The classic phrase why don’t you stay for dinner can turn a busy mom into a panicked mom. If you did not plan for guests to come over for dinner, it could turn your meal plan upside down! Keep snacks, drinks, and even a few freezer meals on hand for times when you have unexpected company over for dinner. You won’t have to waste money on going out to eat, and your guests won’t even notice!
Stick to your cleaning routine
Trying to get your house spring clean in a few minutes is the last thing you want to be doing when company is on their way over. If you stick to a daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule your home will never take more than a few minutes to be company ready. The big messes will be contained, and it will just take a little tidying to keep your home presentable.
Keeping your home guest ready doesn’t take much work. Once you’ve established this routine, and have your home prepared, your guests will never surprise you again.