Thanksgiving weekend usually means more time around the table, more people coming through the door and a little extra activity at home.
If you’re hosting this year, there’s no need to deep clean every corner of the house before everyone arrives. Focusing on a few key areas can make the whole home feel fresh and welcoming without spending the entire day cleaning.
Here’s a quick guide to help you get your home guest-ready for Thanksgiving.
1. Start at the front door
Your entryway is the first thing guests see, so a few minutes here can make a big difference.
Put away extra shoes, jackets, bags and anything else that has collected near the door. Give hard surfaces a quick wipe with Mint All Purpose Cleaner, then sweep or vacuum the floor.
If your floors need a little extra attention, finish with Mint Floor Wash for a fresh, clean finish.
You don’t need to completely reorganize the space. Just clearing the clutter and freshening the floors can make the entrance feel much more welcoming.
2. Give the bathroom a quick refresh
You don’t need to scrub every inch of the bathroom before company arrives. Focus on the areas your guests are actually going to notice and use.
Clear the counter, wipe down the sink and faucet, straighten the hand towel and make sure there’s plenty of hand soap and toilet paper.
Then grab Mint Glass Cleaner and give the mirror a quick clean. A sparkling mirror can instantly make the whole room feel brighter and fresher.
Finish by emptying the garbage and doing one quick check of the toilet.
A few minutes is usually all it takes.
3. Clear the kitchen counters
At Thanksgiving, the kitchen tends to become one of the busiest rooms in the house.
Start by putting away anything that doesn’t need to be sitting on the counters. Even before you start cleaning, removing a little clutter can make the space feel dramatically tidier.
Use Mint All Purpose Cleaner to wipe down counters, the backsplash, appliance fronts and other everyday surfaces.
If you have a few extra minutes, wipe around cabinet handles and drawer pulls too. These little areas collect fingerprints quickly and are easy to overlook.
And don’t worry about reorganizing every cupboard. Today is about the things people can actually see.
4. Freshen up the living room
Once everyone has eaten, chances are the living room will become the place where people settle in, so focus on making it feel comfortable rather than perfectly styled.
Start by putting away anything that doesn’t belong, fluffing the cushions and folding blankets.
For rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture, sprinkle on Mint Deodorizer, let it sit while you tackle the rest of the room, then vacuum it up.
Give coffee tables and side tables a quick wipe, remove any visible dust and straighten up anything that feels out of place.
A freshly vacuumed rug, tidy couch and clean surfaces can make the whole room feel pulled together.
5. Finish with the little things
Once the main spaces are handled, spend your last few minutes on the details that can quietly make a room feel cleaner.
Look for things like:
- fingerprints on mirrors
- dusty coffee tables and shelves
- door handles
- light switches
- appliance fronts
- crumbs on the floor
- cushions that need a quick fluff
- anything sitting out that belongs somewhere else
Keep a Mint Microfibre Cloth nearby for quick touch-ups as you move through the house.
You don’t need to make everything perfect. This is just the final once-over before everyone arrives.
Make room for the good stuff
Thanksgiving is about spending time together, not having a perfectly spotless home.
Once the main spaces are fresh, put the cleaning supplies away, light a candle, finish the food and enjoy having everyone together.
A welcoming home doesn’t have to be perfect. It just needs to feel fresh, comfortable and ready for company. 🤎