Holiday Ready, The Ultimate Pre-Guest Cleaning Checklist

The holidays are just around the corner, are you ready to welcome guests into your home?


Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving festivities, or just expecting family to drop by, having a clean, fresh home can make all the difference.

At Maxcare Cleaning, we know how stressful holiday prep can be. That’s why we created the ultimate pre-guest cleaning checklist, so you can stress less and celebrate more.

1. Start With the Floors

Carpets and rugs tend to hold onto everything, crumbs, pet hair, allergens, and odors. Regular vacuuming helps, but a professional carpet cleaning can restore freshness and vibrancy before guests arrive.

Maxcare’s carpet cleaning service:

  • Lifts deep-seated dirt and stains

  • Eliminates allergens and pet dander

  • Dries quickly, so you're ready in time for company

Pro tip: Schedule this a week or two before guests arrive, so you have time to reset the furniture and enjoy the clean space.

2. Refresh the Furniture

You may not notice the spots on your couch or the dust on your dining chairs, but your guests might.

Upholstery cleaning helps with:

  • Removing body oils, food spills, and pet odors

  • Restoring color and softness

  • Improving indoor air quality

From your living room sofas to your kitchen chairs, a deep clean will make your furniture feel brand new.

3. Clean the Hard Surfaces

Holiday hosting means kitchen prep, spills, and high foot traffic. Don’t overlook your tile, grout, and hardwood floors, which can hide grime even when they appear clean.

Maxcare’s hard surface cleaning:

  • Deep scrubs tile and grout

  • Removes residue from hardwood floors

  • Brings back shine without leaving slippery residue

Clean floors make a big impact, and guests notice.

4. Eliminate Lingering Odors

Between pets, cooking, and day-to-day living, odors build up over time. If you’re welcoming people into your home, a fresh-smelling space is a must.

Maxcare offers:

  • Carpet and upholstery deodorizing

  • Odor removal treatments

  • Air duct cleaning for cleaner indoor air

Tip: Add a subtle seasonal candle after your cleaning to complete the cozy vibe.

5. Plan Your Cleaning Schedule Wisely

For best results, we recommend:

  • Booking your professional cleaning at least 1–2 weeks before Thanksgiving

  • Clearing clutter before your appointment

  • Letting us know if you have pets, special fabrics, or high-traffic areas that need extra care

The earlier you schedule, the more availability we can offer!

6. Let Maxcare Handle the Dirty Work

You’ve got enough on your plate this holiday season, turkey prep, guest lists, decorations, and more. Let us handle the floors, fabrics, and finishes.

With our professional team, high-powered equipment, and non-toxic solutions, your home will be clean, fresh, and ready for the holidays in no time.

Book Today, Celebrate With Confidence

There’s nothing better than welcoming guests into a clean, cozy home. With Maxcare Cleaning, you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

Serving Louisville and surrounding areas.

Call 502-636-4629 or book online at maxcarecleaning.com

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