Get Your York Region Home Holiday-Ready: The Complete Guide
December's here, and if you're hosting family in your Newmarket, Aurora, or Bradford home, you know what that means. Time to make the place actually look like adults live here.
We clean a lot of York Region homes right before the holidays. And honestly? Most people wait way too long to start. Then it's December 20th and they're panicking because Aunt Linda's arriving in three days and the house is a disaster.
Don't be that person this year. Here's your game plan for getting your home guest-ready without the last-minute stress.
Start Two Weeks Out (Seriously)
Two weeks before guests arrive might seem early. It's not. This gives you time to tackle the big stuff without burning out.
Week 1 Priority Tasks:
- Deep clean guest spaces: Bedroom, bathroom, any area where people will actually be staying
- Windows: Inside and out. Natural light makes everything look cleaner
- Carpets and rugs: Professional steam clean if you haven't done it all year
- Declutter common areas: Nobody needs to see your mail pile or shoe collection
The Kitchen Needs Extra Attention
Your kitchen's going to work overtime during the holidays. Make sure it's actually ready for that.
- •Oven deep clean: Do this before you start holiday baking. Trust me on this one.
- •Fridge organization: Make room for holiday food. Toss anything questionable. Clean all the shelves.
- •Countertop deep clean: Get under the coffee maker, behind the toaster, all those spots you usually skip.
- •Cabinet fronts: Wipe down everything. Holiday cooking creates more grease splatter than you think.
Pro tip from years of cleaning Newmarket kitchens: Clean your dishwasher filter before the holidays. It's probably disgusting and it'll work better for all those holiday dishes.
Living Room and Dining Room Focus
These are your showcase rooms during the holidays. They need to look actually good, not just "good enough."
Main Floor Priority Checklist:
- Dust EVERYTHING - ceiling fans, picture frames, baseboards, window sills
- Vacuum under furniture (yes, actually move it)
- Clean upholstery - sofas, chairs, dining chairs get gross over time
- Polish wood furniture and clean glass/mirrors
- Vacuum/wash curtains and drapes
Bathrooms: Don't Skip These
Guests will judge your bathroom. They won't say anything, but they're definitely judging.
- •Grout lines - scrub them until they're actually white again
- •Behind the toilet - yes, that spot everyone pretends doesn't exist
- •Clean shower curtain or scrub glass doors
- •Organize under-sink area in case guests snoop (they will)
- •Stock fresh towels, toilet paper, and hand soap
Week 2: The Final Push
One week before guests arrive, focus on the finishing touches that make your home actually feel welcoming.
- •Fresh linens on all beds
- •Final vacuum and mop of all floors
- •Light maintenance clean of kitchen and bathrooms
- •Clear walkways and entryway of winter gear
- •Take out all garbage and replace bags
York Region-Specific Holiday Challenges
Living in Newmarket, Aurora, or Bradford means dealing with specific winter mess that makes holiday cleaning harder:
- •Salt and sand tracking: Extra mats at entrances. Clean them daily during snow season.
- •Dry winter air: Creates more dust. Change furnace filters and dust more often.
- •Holiday humidity from cooking: Wipe down windows to prevent condensation buildup.
Or Just Call Us
Look, December's already busy enough. Between shopping, cooking, decorating, and actually working your job, who has time to deep clean their entire house?
We've cleaned hundreds of York Region homes right before the holidays. We know exactly what needs attention and what can wait. While you're wrapping gifts and planning menus, we'll make your place actually ready for company.
Our pre-holiday deep clean covers everything on this list plus stuff you probably haven't thought of. We serve Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, and throughout York Region.
Holiday Special: $50 OFF Deep Clean
Book your pre-holiday deep clean and save $50. Limited availability in December - book now!
Your family's coming regardless. Might as well have a clean house when they get here.