Hosting Thanksgiving in Marietta can feel like a lot, especially when the cleaning piles up in the last few days. The good news is you don’t have to do it all at once. Spread the work over a few weeks, and by the big day, your home will be guest-ready, and you’ll be relaxed enough to enjoy it.
At A Trusting Hand Housekeeping, we’ve helped Marietta and Cobb County families get their homes holiday-ready since 2012. Here’s the simple countdown we recommend, so you know exactly what to tackle and when.
3 Weeks Out: Declutter
- Clear counters, entryways, and guest rooms.
- Wash guest sheets and towels.
- Toss expired items from the fridge and pantry.
2 Weeks Out: Deep Clean
- Clean the oven and range hood.
- Wipe down the fridge to make room for leftovers.
- Wash windows, dust fans, and wipe baseboards.
1 Week Out: Bathrooms and Floors
- Scrub bathrooms.
- Vacuum and mop all floors.
- Set up a coat-and-shoe drop zone, and stock paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags.
Final 48 Hours: Touch-Ups
- Wipe door handles, switches, and other high-touch spots.
- Put fresh towels in the guest bathroom and make the guest beds.
- Clear kitchen counters and empty the trash.
Thanksgiving Day and After
- Wash dishes as you cook, and soak roasting pans overnight.
- Store leftovers right away and take out the trash.
- Save floors and linens for the next day.
Enjoy the Holiday
A little planning goes a long way. Follow this countdown, and Thanksgiving can be about the food, the family, and the memories instead of the to-do list. Once the holiday is behind you, we’d love to help with your December gatherings or set up a regular cleaning schedule for the new year. Give us a call at 678-951-0075.
