Christmas cleaning without the overwhelm
Your home doesn’t have to look “showroom perfect” – it just needs to feel clean and welcoming. Split the work room by room and focus mainly on the areas your guests will actually see.
Living room and dining area
- Dust visible surfaces – coffee table, shelves, TV unit, sideboard.
- Change or shake out the tablecloth, cushion covers and the throw on the sofa.
- Vacuum and mop the floor; refresh the rug with a quick vacuum or a fabric freshening spray.
Kitchen
- Wipe down the worktop, hob and clean the sink and tap.
- Check the fridge, throw away old leftovers and make space for Christmas food.
- Make sure you have enough washing-up liquid or dishwasher tablets – there’ll be more dishes than usual over the holidays.
Bathroom and toilet
- Thoroughly clean the toilet, sink and mirror, and if needed the shower or bath.
- Prepare clean hand towels, liquid soap and plenty of toilet paper.
- Add a subtle air freshener or a small reed diffuser to the bathroom.
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Savo toilet gel 700ml Ocean
Sanytol disinfection 500ml Universal cleaner Grep
Last-minute tidy before guests arrive
- Clear visible clutter from surfaces (papers, clothes, toys).
- Do a quick vacuum of main walkways – hallway, living room, around the table.
- Check the bathroom and toilet and empty the bin.
- Light a candle or switch on a diffuser about 20–30 minutes before guests arrive.
Make your home smell like Christmas
Scent is often the first thing guests notice. One or two well-chosen fragrances are enough to make your home feel instantly cosier.
Which scents work well for Christmas?
- Christmas classics: vanilla, cinnamon, apple, gingerbread.
- Winter freshness: pine, fir needles, winter forest.
- In the kitchen, choose citrus and herbal notes so they don’t clash with the smell of food.
How to fragrance your home nicely
- Scented candles in the living and dining areas for a cosy glow.
- Reed diffusers or room fragrances in the hallway, bathroom and bedroom.
- Fabric softeners and laundry fragrances – blankets, bedding and towels will smell wonderfully “homely”.
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Tesori d'Oriente DIFFUSER 200 ml AYURVEDA
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Glade candle 112g Warm Apple Pie
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Comfort for your visitors
- Have a few spare slippers or cosy socks ready.
- Keep blankets and cushions within easy reach in the living room so everyone can get comfortable.
- Think of the children – a few sweets or a little toy always go down well.
Snacks and drinks “ready to serve”
- Put out a bowl of sweets, nuts or bite-size chocolates.
- Create a simple tea and coffee corner – mugs, tea, coffee, sugar, teaspoons and napkins.
“Just-in-case” gifts
- It’s handy to have a few universal gifts ready – cosmetic sets, scented shower gels, hand creams or candles.
- With a simple gift bag and ribbon you can turn them into a thoughtful present in seconds.
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Dove hand, face and body cream 250ml - Light Hydrating
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Ambi Pur Car car air freshener 2 x 2ml Old Spice
Quick checklist before Christmas Eve
- Living room tidy and dining table ready.
- Basic order in the kitchen and some free space in the fridge.
- Clean bathroom, towels, soap and toilet paper.
- One or two pleasant home fragrances.
- Slippers, blankets and cushions for guests.
- A bowl of festive snacks and tea or coffee ready to serve.
- A few universal “backup” gifts.
Once your home is prepared, the rest is all about the atmosphere, the people and the time you spend together. And if you’re still missing cleaning products, candles, home fragrances or small cosmetics, you’ll find everything in one place at the Lavonio online shop.