Your Room-by-Room Post-Holiday Cleaning Checklist

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The holidays bring joy, laughter, and lasting memories—but they can also leave behind quite a mess. Tackling the post-holiday cleanup can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down room-by-room makes it more manageable. Use this holiday cleaning checklist to restore your home to its pre-holiday glory, with some help from MetroVac’s powerful holiday cleaning tools.

Living Room

The living room is often the hub of holiday celebrations, which can mean it becomes the messiest area once the festivities are over. 

  • Declutter the space: Remove decorations, reorder the cushions, and store away any leftover party supplies or newly accumulated presents. 
  • Vacuum and dust: Vacuum carpets, rugs, and furniture to remove dirt, pet hair, and crumbs. Additionally, dust shelves, mantels, and tabletops.
  • Spot clean: Treat any stains on carpets or upholstery from accidental spills.

MetroVac tip: Use the Vac N Go® 500 Watt Hi Performance Hand Vac to give soft furnishings and upholstery a deeper clean.

Kitchen and Dining Areas

After hosting holiday meals, your kitchen and dining spaces will be looking a little worse for wear. 

  • Wipe down surfaces: Sanitize countertops, tables, and chairs. Don’t forget to clean your dining room centerpiece or table runner too.
  • Clean appliances: Scrub the stovetop, wipe down the fridge, and deep-clean the oven to remove grease and food residue.
  • Sweep and vacuum floors: Pay attention to corners where crumbs tend to accumulate.

MetroVac tip: The ElectraSweep® is perfect for getting into tight spaces like under cabinets and between appliances.

Entryway and Hallways

These high-traffic zones take the brunt of holiday comings and goings.

  • Clean floors and rugs: Vacuum and mop floors and shake out rugs.
  • Organize shoes and coats: Return shoes, jackets, and scarves to their proper places.
  • Dust and wipe surfaces: Sanitize doorknobs, light switches, and any decorative items.

Bedrooms

Guest bedrooms, along with your own space, may need some TLC after the silly season.

  • Change bedding: Strip and wash sheets, pillowcases, and blankets.
  • Dust and vacuum: Dust furniture and wipe down mirrors. Vacuum the floors—especially in high-traffic areas like around beds and in doorways.
  • Declutter: Return misplaced items to their rightful homes.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms, in particular, will require extra attention after holiday visitors.

  • Sanitize surfaces: Wipe down sinks, countertops, and faucets. Additionally, disinfect the toilet.
  • Refresh towels: Replace used hand towels with clean ones.
  • Vacuum and mop floors: Pick up any debris and leave the floors spotless.

Outdoor Spaces

Don’t forget your outdoor areas, which may still hold remnants of holiday décor or celebrations.

  • Remove decorations: Neatly pack up lights, wreaths, and other outdoor decorations so they’re ready again for next year.
  • Sweep or blow debris: Clear your driveway, porch, or patio of leaves and dirt.

MetroVac tip: The Air Force® Master Blaster® works wonders for clearing debris and keeping your outdoor spaces clean.

Pet Zones

Even your pet areas shouldn’t be overlooked when restoring your home to its pre-holiday condition.

  • Vacuum fur and dander: Clean furniture, carpets, and pet beds to remove fur.
  • Sanitize feeding areas: Wipe down bowls and sweep or vacuum around feeding stations.

MetroVac tip: Our Cordless Hand Vac can quickly and easily remove loose fur from furniture and upholstery.

Cleaning for the Holidays is Easy with MetroVac

With a little planning and the right tools, you can get your home back in shape without the stress. From tackling stray Christmas confetti to freshening up high-traffic areas, a room-by-room approach makes holiday cleaning straightforward and manageable. 

Learn more about MetroVac’s lineup today to find the perfect products for your holiday house cleaning needs!