The Ultimate Christmas Cleaning Checklist

Getting your home ready for Christmas isn’t just about decking the halls; you also need sparkling surfaces, fresh spaces, and a touch of festive magic. To make things easier, we’ve put together the ultimate Christmas cleaning checklist to make sure you leave no corner untouched.

✔️ Kitchen Prep

A clean kitchen will make holiday cooking easier and more enjoyable.

• Declutter the countertops: Put away everything you don’t need to clear space for all the food prep action.
• Deep-clean appliances: Wipe down your fridge, microwave, oven, and dishwasher to ensure they’re spotless. (Tip: Use Astonish Oven & Grill Cleaner for your oven and Vamoosh Dishwasher Cleaner for your dishwasher to make them shine.)
• Scrub the stovetop and remove any grease or burnt food particles. For tough spots, try the Scrub Daddy PowerPaste, a miraculous scrubbing companion.
• Wipe cabinets and shelves where you’ll store festive essentials.
• Clean the sink and taps to remove any water spots. Use a product like The Pink Stuff Miracle Cream Cleaner for sparkling results.
• Sweep and mop the floors, adding a festive scent with a Fabulosa Concentrated Disinfectant.

✔️ Living Room Love

The living room is where most holiday magic happens, so make it warm and inviting by ticking off the following:

• Dust all surfaces, including TV screens, coffee tables and bookshelves. A Minky Hi-Tech Duster is great for wiping surfaces clean.
• Vacuum your upholstery and under the cushions for any hidden crumbs or debris.
• Spot-clean stains on furniture using Scrub Daddy PowErase Gel.
• Polish glass surfaces like coffee tables, picture frames, and mirrors. The Pink Stuff Window Cleaner can give them a streak-free finish.
• Freshen up rugs and carpets with a sprinkle of baking soda or a specialised carpet cleaner before vacuuming.

✔️ Bathroom Bliss

A clean bathroom is critical for hosting guests during the holidays. Make sure it’s fresh, sanitary, and welcoming:

• Scrub the toilet using a foaming cleaner like The Pink Stuff Toilet Cleaner.
• Descale and clean taps and sinks with Astonish Limescale Remover for a clean and polished look.
• Shower and tub deep-clean: Use products like Astonish Specialist Mould Blast Remover to handle mildew and grime.
• Wipe mirrors till they gleam, and don’t forget to clean light fixtures with a damp cloth.
• Replace hand towels with fresh, festive ones guests can enjoy.

✔️ Tidy Bedrooms

If you have overnight guests coming or kids excitedly opening presents in their rooms, tick these off the list:

• Change bedsheets and pillowcases to ensure everything is clean and fresh.
• Clear clutter from nightstands and floors to create more space.
• Wipe furniture and vacuum floors. Use Fabulosa Antibacterial Spray to keep germs at bay.
• Treat any wardrobe odours with a spritz Fabulosa Room & Fabric Freshener.

✔️ Deck the Outdoors

Don’t forget the outside of your home!

• Sweep the driveway and pathways to remove leaves, dirt, and debris.
• Wipe outdoor furniture so it’s ready if you’re hosting an Aussie-style Christmas BBQ. Scrub Daddy Smiling Face Scrubbers work wonders for tackling dirt and grime.
• Clean the BBQ in advance with BBQ Daddy and BBQ Daddy Scrubbing Head Refills. They’ll make light work of caked-on grease.

✔️ Final Flourishes

With the big areas spotless, it’s time to focus on the details that will make your home truly sparkle for Christmas.

• Clean windows inside and out to bring in that summer sunshine and make your decorations pop. The Minky M Cloth Glass & Window Cloth is great for streak-free glass.
• Polish details like doorknobs and cabinet handles with antibacterial wipes or sprays.
• Air-freshening magic can be achieved by spritzing rooms with festive scents from Fabulosa Antibacterial Sprays.
• Plan your waste disposal by sorting recycling and general rubbish—stock up on trash bags to manage excess wrapping paper and food waste!

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Once your checklist is complete, you’re sure to have a home that’s sparkling, stress-free, and ready to host the most wonderful Christmas celebrations! Shop online at CleanHQ today and make this the cleanest Christmas yet!