Holiday Tips for Keeping Your Home Visitor and Party Ready

December is such a busy time of year! With all the parties and family visiting it can get a little chaotic around my house. I have a few little things I do that help me so much:

Stay on top of the mess. I know it sounds simple but if I just pick up after my kids and my guests multiple times throughout the day I am not left with an overwhelming
At the end of each day I set a timer for 10 minutes and clean things I usually don’t clean, like appliances, blinds, dusting, etc… That way you get that deep cleaning done but don’t feel overwhelmed by the task.
Pre-cook meals and freeze them ahead of time. That way when you have guest over you (that aren’t there for a party or holiday meal) you can just re-heat the meal and your done. More time with your guests is always good!
Stay on top of laundry, that way when your guests need to wash the washer and dryer will be available for them.

Here are Whirlpool’s Tips for the Holidays

If you haven’t used your holiday dishes since last year, take advantage of the rinse cycle on your dishwasher to refresh your holiday dishes once they have been pulled out of storage.

Wax drip on your candle holders? In order to remove the wax, simply dip the item in boiling water to help soften the wax, remove what you can, and then repeat the process until all wax is removed. Place the washable candle holders in the dishwasher for cleaning and to get that final sparkle!

Using some winter squash in your recipes? To make it easier to cut in half, place in the microwave and heat for about 2 minutes on high power on each side. To continue cooking in the microwave, scoop out the seeds. Place 1 tablespoon of water into the space where the seeds were. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the oven. Cook for 10-12 minutes on high, depending on size. Let stand 2-3 minutes.

Also, the holidays can be a time when you get stains from yummy holiday food. Here are some of the stains that can happen and how to treat them.

Cranberry sauce slip off the spoon?

Remove any excess fruit from the cotton and run the fabric under cold water to prevent oxidation. Wash the garment in the warmest water safe for it. Use your bleach dispenser or add liquid chlorine bleach or color-safe bleach during the rinse cycle, after your detergent has done its job.

Turkey a bit too juicy?

Apply a pretreat to the oily stain, or rub liquid detergent directly into it. Wash the garment in the hottest water safe for the fabric, then air dry and check it for any remaining stain. If necessary, repeat the procedure before placing the clothing in the dryer.

Overflow from the gravy boat?

Scrape off any remaining gravy with a spoon or back of a butter knife. If it has already dried, brush off the residue. Rub in liquid detergent and then soak the fabric in a mixture of detergent and water for up to 30 minutes. Finish by washing the garment in the warmest water safe for it.

No matter what tips and tricks you use for the holidays we wish you a happy and safe holiday season!

I wrote this review while participating in a Blog Tour for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Whirlpool. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

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