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While there’s plenty to do during the holidays that necessitates being out and about, with shopping and parties being the main events this time of year, many of us are also inviting people to join in the celebration at our own homes. Entertaining does take work, but far less on the part of the host who utilizes the talents of our local businesses and puts them to work doing what they do best! {Your} Home for the Holidays Whether staying with you while in town or invited over for a gathering, if you’ll be opening your home to holiday guests, you’ll need to prepare accordingly. The basics of entertaining remain the same in your home as they do at any other venue around town. Key details to consider include atmosphere, fare, drinks, and entertainment. Charming Atmosphere When going out we focus on getting ourselves presentable, which by definition means “fit to be seen.” Those who are entertaining in their homes not only have to look the part, but must also ensure that the surroundings do too. As such, the emphasis is on cleanliness, creating a comfortable and welcoming ambiance, and of course during the holidays, festive décor is a must too. However, since this is a space that’s lived in daily, preparation in terms of the party setting can be quite the formidable challenge. Also, there’s the all-too-familiar panic-induced cleaning session the night before or day of the arrival or event that can suck all of the remaining time, energy and attention away from anything else that might be just as deserving of priority status. Unless you thrive in this type of situation, it’s to be avoided if at all possible. Hiring a cleaning company that performs services for residential clients around the holidays may be the option that’s right for you. With cleaning taken care of, which as we’re all aware can be a huge time suck, it will free up valuable time that you can spend on what’s probably a lengthy list of other things that will demand your attention. Whether it’s just key areas of the home that will be trafficked more with visitors, such as the kitchen and bathroom, or a full-scale cleaning session, there are generally no requests that are too small or large to accommodate. You will want to look into booking these services as soon as possible, because as you might assume based on the convenience factor plus the fact that most people don’t really like to clean anyway, they’re in high demand this time of year. “For those hosting in their homes, I recommend a deep cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms as well as dining room and living room,” advises Crystal Patzel, owner of Crystal Clean Housekeeping Inc. “These are the main rooms where guests will be spending time. The last thing you want is setting your turkey on the table and having dust bunnies fall from your fans, and dirty toilets are an absolute no-no. When booking a cleaning service for the holidays, be sure to call at least 2 weeks in advance so that you can time everything right. You’ll want to set the appointment as close as possible to the actual
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Crystal Patzel Crystal Clean Housekeeping Inc.