The holidays are a whirlwind of activities, from hosting parties to last-minute shopping. Amid the festivities, finding time to clean can be overwhelming. These 10 holiday cleaning hacks are designed to help busy St. Pete and Tampa residents save time, conserve energy, and keep their homes spotless.
Start with a Declutter
Simplify Your Space
Before diving into cleaning, take a moment to declutter. Remove unnecessary items from countertops, tables, and high-traffic areas. This not only makes your home look tidier but also makes cleaning surfaces quicker and more efficient. Decluttering sets the stage for a more organized and manageable cleaning process.
Multitask While Cleaning
Clean as You Go
Cleaning while cooking or decorating saves time. Wipe down countertops as you prep meals or tidy up after each stage of decorating. For example, put away ornaments and packaging as soon as you’re done setting up decorations. This approach prevents messes from piling up and keeps you ahead of the game.
Use Household Items for Cleaning
Make the Most of Vinegar and Baking Soda
Vinegar and baking soda are your best allies during holiday cleaning. Use vinegar to clean glass surfaces and mirrors for a streak-free shine. Baking soda is excellent for scrubbing sinks, removing stubborn stains, and deodorizing carpets. These simple hacks are effective and eco-friendly.
During the holidays, focus on areas that guests will frequent, like the living room, kitchen, and bathrooms. Dust furniture, vacuum rugs, and sanitize surfaces in these spaces. This targeted approach ensures your home looks its best for visitors without exhausting yourself cleaning less-used areas.
Call in the Professionals
Maximize Your Time
Sometimes, the best holiday cleaning hack is outsourcing the task. Professional cleaning services like Joy of Cleaning can handle the heavy lifting, leaving your home spotless. Whether it’s a pre-party deep clean or post-event refresh, our team in St. Pete and Tampa ensures your home is ready for the holidays.
These holiday cleaning hacks will help you save time and energy, so you can focus on what matters most—celebrating with loved ones. For a stress-free holiday season, trust Joy of Cleaning to handle your cleaning needs. Call us at 727-687-2710 or request a quote online today. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more holiday tips!
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Reschedule Policy
If you are here to reschedule a cleaning that is NOT currently scheduled within the next 72 hours you’re good to go, no fee .Simply let us know your preferences for rebooking. For all reschedule requests, we ask that you allow a 7-day window to lock in a new slot on the schedule (although if we have an earlier opening we’ll let you know)! If you are rescheduling an appointment that’s appraoching within the next 48 hours, you will be charged for 25% of the quoted cost of your service. If you are rescheduling an appointment that’s appraoching within the next 24 hours, you will be charged for 50% of the quoted cost of your service. Same-day requests to reschedule will be charged 100% of the cost of the booked service. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation, as a small business last-minute gaps in our schedule are very costly. All invoices to be billed in accordance with our reschedule/cancellation policy will be automatically charged to the card on file. We thank you for choosing Joy of Cleaning!
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your appointment within 48 hours of your appointment date, you will be responsible for 25% of the quoted cost of your service. If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, you will be responsible for 50% of the service. Same-day cancellations will be charged 100% of the cost of the booked service. Cancellation within a day puts us in jeopardy of having a gap in our schedule that could have been filled by someone else, and we often have a waiting list. We thank you greatly in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Cancellation fees will be charged automatically to the card on file. Cancellation timing will be determined in accordance with our business hours (week days 8am – 5pm). A text message after 5pm the day before service for example would be considered same-day cancellation – please plan accordingly. If you still would like to cancel please fill out below:
Skip Service Policy
If you are a routine customer and want to skip for any reason, your next cleaning will reflect the appropriate frequency quoted. For example, if you are bi-weekly but skip cleaning the next time we clean, your monthly rate will apply. This is fair due to the extra dust and dirt build-up in the house. Also being a bi-weekly customer means we have reserved your spot in our schedule to be cleaned by the same team at a consistent time. If customers skip it will affect that team’s entire day’s schedule. Lastly, it is not fair to the monthly customer who pays a higher rate for monthly cleanings, and a bi-weekly customer who is actually only cleaned once that month, but remains at the cheaper rate.
