Skip the added stress of cleaning these spots your guests will probably never notice anyway.
But, if youre the one hosting holiday get-togethers, it can alsofeel like a stressful season.
You might think the house has to be perfect, from the festive decorations to its cleanliness level.
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But remember that guests are there to enjoy your company, not judge your home.
Unless they go snooping (which, shame on them, then!
This means it’s unlikely they’ll ever get a peek inside your pantry.
The same goes for furniture like a couch or TV console backed up against the wall.
This is especially true for higher shelves that dont meet most peoples eye levels.
The exceptions to this cleaning rule arethe coat closetandthe guest bedroomcloset, especially if you’re hosting overnight guests.
Otherwise, a quick sweep to get excess toys off the floor is all thats needed in the playroom.
With company coming, however, you might be tempted to give them a winter wash.
Besides, you might spend hourscleaning hard-to-reach windowstoday only to have them smudged or affected by inclement weather tomorrow.
Instead, use that time to enjoy the peace before your home becomes filled with merriment and laughter.
