It’s the most wonderful—and messiest—time of year!

A joyous holiday season is like a well-choreographed dance (or serious checklist, depending on your schedule). Holiday baking, check. Decorating, check. Cleaning… check?

Between hosting parties and guests, family celebrations, and glitter seemingly ending up everywhere, keeping your space tidy throughout the happiest season can be a tricky chore. But striking the right cleaning balance can be a delicate matter on your own, leaving many wondering if hiring a professional cleaner is the way to go. 

We’re breaking down our top tips for keeping yourself—and your home—stress-free and tidy this year.

Should you hire a cleaning service for the holidays? 

To help your home in line, you may be considering getting a helping hand from an outside source. We’re all for this, but there are a few caveats to keep in mind.

Hiring a professional cleaner before the holidays is a great way to bring your home’s clutter back to nil. Having someone else take the reins is an automatic stress reliever before the holiday chaos. That said, this time of year can be costly and busy for cleaners. 

In general, we suggest waiting until after the holidays to hire a cleaning service. A post-holiday deep clean will get rid of all the extra grime that accumulated over the season. Even better? You can start the new year off on a sparkling-ly clean foot.
 

5 spots to tidy around your home for the holidays

If you're holding off until after the holidays to deep clean but still want your home to look fresh, ensure you give these five spots a good tidy before your guests arrive.

1. Range hood and stovetop 
2. Windows 
3. Fireplace 
4. Baseboards 
5. Guest room

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