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You’re the family’s go-to for holiday gatherings, yet Christmas clean up makes you regret it every year.
See, all year long, you have a place for certain things and things for specific locations. But during the Christmas season, you have to patch, update, wash, and replace stuff to create room for decorations and a Christmas tree.
It doesn’t help that time spent cleaning is time missed out on family and friends or enjoying the holiday season.
But guess what, keeping your home tidy and clean even with decorations can be a cinch with these easy home cleaning tips this Christmas.
You just need a little change and planning, as described below.
Have you seen all that Christmas craziness?
You don’t want to run out of your cleaning supplies right before the holiday as it worsens.
To avoid that, stock up enough cleaning supplies to last through January.
First, do an audit of the existing cleaning supplies in your home. To ease the auditing process, curate a list of all your favorite cleaning essentials and mark off the products you already have. Then bring the list with you to your local supplier and gather the rest of the cleaning essentials.
While at it, buy bulk-sized items to save on money (and plastics).
Christmas is the time for family bonding, so why not connect over cleaning?
To do so, designate time each day when members of your family contribute to cleaning and tidying your home.
Assign specific tasks to each person based on their strength or capacity to do the job.
Turn the process into a routine by sticking to the same cleaning time each day – and you’ll be amazed by how much cleaning gets done in, say, 30 minutes.
To motivate your family, remind them that the faster you finish up the chores, the more time you’ll have to engage in fun activities.
Deep clean and disinfect as you put up those Christmas decorations.
That means cleaning the oven, washing the windows, dusting light fixtures, deep cleaning the carpet, cleaning the baseboards, and washing down markings on the wall.
Here, do every non-recurrent thorough-cleaning activity you can think of, including the Christmas decorations.
While at it, clear out stuff you haven’t used in six months or so to create room for decorations and a Christmas tree.
Logically, cleaning highly-used areas can curb the spread of dust and dirt to the rest of the house.
While at it, dedicate a spot at the entrance where people can take off and leave their shoes – which will help contain dirt and dust in shoes in one place.
Also, place doormats or small-area rugs to help trap incoming dirt and dust.
And for the pets, place old towels or its equivalent and a shallow container containing room temperature water at the entrance to wipe down dust, dirt, or mud before coming into the house.
Side note, you should groom the pet regularly to minimize shedding – which adds more dirt.
Cleaning as you go is more comfortable, faster, and less consuming – especially when dealing with a massive mess later.
And for when you’re short on time and the items have accumulated, stash them away into a large “put away” basket. It could also be a large laundry or bin basket.
Just go around the house and gather anything on the floor or that needs to be “put away” someplace else. The goal here is to contain the mess.
In the end, don’t lose sight of what Christmas is about -bonding with loved ones. As you gather with loved ones either safely in person or remotely this year, appreciate that no one is there to see you clean; instead, they’re there to see and bond with you. To have ample family time, let Maids in a Minute do your thorough cleaning for you. We leverage our expertise and skilled team of cleaners while remaining flexible to accommodate any client’s special instructions.
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The air in Michigan is full of the Thanksgiving mood. This much-awaited day this year is posing a challenge to many residents of this great state.
With the COVID pandemic dictating new ways of doing things, it’s not a wonder that you, like many other residents here, are at a loss when celebrating Thanksgiving during the pandemic and cleaning your place after the celebration are over. But all is not lost. The epidemic doesn’t have to stop you from having a fantastic Thanksgiving Day in Michigan.
You only have to follow some essential but vital tips on how to celebrate Thanksgiving during the pandemic and clean your home after the party is over.
The State’s Department of Health Services and Human Services recommends that families should celebrate this day at home. This containment measure is supposed to help your family to minimize the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus in large public gatherings that most Americans cherish so much.
Instead of those outdoor public events, you can find other ways of spending quality time with your family and a few friends safe during this season.
In case you decide to gather, health officials have offered the following safety measures to prevent the spread of this dreaded virus during this year’s celebrations:
These are some of the vital tips given by the Michigan Health Department to help you keep your family safe during these festivities.
Some creativity and imagination will help you and your family shun high-risk traditions associated with this and other celebrations. For instance, instead of the traditional in-person gatherings, you can opt to attend virtual gatherings. These kinds of meetings will not expose your family to the threat of COVID-19 viruses.
Similarly, rather than shopping in crowded stores, this time around, you can do all your shopping online.
Of course, post-Thanksgiving cleanup can be a challenge if you don’t have the right tips. For easy and convenient cleaning after Thanksgiving dinner, follow this advice:
Don’t wait until the end of the dinner to scratch your head as you figure out where to start your cleaning. Prepare a list of all the post-celebration cleaning requirements, including the cleaning equipment, detergents/soap, wipes, etc. Ensure they are all available and ready for use when the time comes.
Cleaning as you prepare your meals saves you the agony of accumulating tons of utensils and surfaces to clean after the party.
Once the celebration is over, you’ll find yourself with lesser items and cleaning chores to deal with as you tidy your space. Use these tips as a guideline for easier and faster cleaning:
Cleaning your home after a hectic Thanksgiving Day can put an extra strain on your already tired body. Instead of struggling to do all the cleaning by yourself, you can hire the services of a professional home cleaning service provider like Maids In A Minute.
Maids In A Minute is a highly competent and experienced residential and commercial cleaning company with many years of top-notch home cleaning experience. The team is fast, effective, and thorough.
All these are 6 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving During COVID-19 safely and clean your home with utmost ease and convenience.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day 2020 in Michigan during COVID.
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Choosing wild costumes, getting treats, and decorating pumpkins are what most kids look forward to each Halloween. And while the pandemic has been threatening to overshadow these activities, there are still many ways families can enjoy the holiday and stay safe.
First, keep maintaining the basic Covid-19 safety guidelines. That is, wash hands often, avoid large gatherings, wear face masks, and keep a social distance.
Next, understand the prevailing state of the pandemic in your country and community. Michelle Barron, MD, medical director for infection prevention and control at UCHealth in Aurora, says, “Just like we check the weather on Halloween to see what precautions and extra gear might be needed, knowing the current state of COVID-19 in your community will be important in determining if it is safe or not.”
For instance, in Michigan, there are over 134 000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 with 7,044 deaths. A reason why the Hallowe’en in Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village is doing it differently this year. It will only offer strolls and train rides but will skip family-friendly events such as is annual dining.
Plan in advance to lower the risks associated with most Halloween activities. If you want to go trick-or-treating outdoors, limit your invitations and explain to your kids the reason for a small group.
Prepare to go through lots of sanitizers, practice to keep your hands off your face, and strive to curate your face masks into your kids’ Halloween costumes – as that will have them wear their masks for longer.
Follow the guidelines provided on how to celebrate Halloween this year.
Dr. Michelle insists, “Follow the current rules and guidance being given at the state and local level, and do a risk/benefit analysis based on the health of the individuals engaging in Halloween activities and those who live in the household and decide if the risk of getting potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19 is worth the bag of treats.”
Get creative. Video chats with family and friends for a virtual costume party and play games. Hold virtual costume parades. While at it, do not substitute a face mask for a costume mask, unless the latter covers the nose and mouth snugly and has multiple layers of breathable material.
Be mindful of the paint used on your family and kids’ costume – as some paints contain toxins that could be harmful, if not fatal.
Celebrate by watching a kid-friendly movie where each member of your household will then wear costumes inspired by their favorite character from the film.
Instead of buying treats, make fun Halloween goodies at home. For instance, you can decorate pizza with toppings in your desired wild shapes. Ensure that the homemade treats are not choking hazards, especially with kids under age 3.
Join community activities focused on safe ways to celebrate the holiday. Attend programs offered by a zoo, arboretum, park district, or other outdoor venues in your community. Be sure to steer clear of crowds while maintaining a safe social distance.
When going outdoors, mark your kids’ costumes with reflective gear to increase their visibility to motorists during the fall weather. And while at it, caution them to be careful around vehicles. Ensure their shoes and costumes fit well to avoid tripping. It would be best if you settled for an inflammable outfit too.
When allowing your kids to join Halloween competitions, follow Dr. Kesh’s ( an expert in infectious diseases) guideline. She says, “I wouldn’t have a big pack of 10 kids from school going out together; I would limit it to 3 or 4 kids at most and choose those who you know have also been practicing social distancing.”
Avoid crowded indoor events like, well, the plague. Always keep your door and window open while hosting an indoor charter to ensure continuous air circulation.
Better yet, swap that visit to a haunted house for a visit to a local haunted corn maze or forest. And as the CDC advises, “Do not wear a costume mask over a protective cloth mask because it can be dangerous if the costume mask makes it hard to breathe.”
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