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    Home » Home Inspiration » Cleaning

    Secrets to a “Guest Ready,” House in Minutes

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jun 10, 2015 · Updated: Dec 20, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone, promise! 
    #RealLifeClean #CollectiveBias

    It’s no secret that I love to entertain. If you’ve been hanging around here for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen some of the parties that I have designed, and can tell that it’s a HUGE passion of mine.

    Oh yes, the frilly cake stands… the fancy-schmancy hors d’oeuvres… it’s all a blast.

    BUT… like everyone out there, we don’t always have a months notice before we hear that someone is coming over. If you’re married to someone like my husband… it’s typically,

    Oh hey… “so & so,” is going coming by tonight, so we can go over that new “work matter.”

    I want to fill you in on secrets to a “guest ready,” house in minutes, to help you prepare for those last minute unexpected visitors…

    Love this! I HAVE to remember these! https://fantabulosity.com

    • Keep the Cleaning Supplies Handy •

    • Have a Spot •

    Secrets to a Guest Ready, house in minutes! Get a spot. fantabulosity.com

    Although I don’t encourage clutter, or a “catch-all,” sometimes it just has to happen. You know? So my way of keeping it under control, is by designating a spot, and making sure it looks “cute.” Yes, really. I’m a bit addicted to wire baskets, burlap baskets, wooden boxes, and the list goes on. If you have a basket, bin, box, whatev… that would be good for that catchall “stuff,”… get it out.

    Designate a spot for it, and when needed at the last minute, you can easily put that mail that you’ve been procrastinating going through for a week, those loose little toys that are constantly laying around, and those “things,” that tend to clutter up your house. When you designate a spot for those types of things, it will be easier to remember to look in, when you need to find that lost item, or to remember to go-through when you have time again. Plus, the cutie-patootie bin that you’ve designated will just look like regular ole decor, sitting in your home. That “junk,” will never be noticed.

    Make a simmer pot

    So easy to make, and beautiful to look at, an easy simmer pot recipe can be something you put on the stove and have the house smelling wonderful in just a short amount of time!

    • Fill that Dishwasher •

    Secrets to a Guest Ready, house in minutes! Dishwasher is your friend! fantabulosity.com

    Now this one, cracks everyone up. When you have a ton of nasty dirty dishes sitting out in your kitchen, and there’s not enough time to wash them all before your guests arrive… here’s my secret.

    The dishwasher is your best friend. Shove all of those dirty dishes in to the dishwasher, and I’m not talking like you normally do. (That would take too much time.)  Overlap those dishes, pile ’em on top of one another… just shove ’em. Even the dishes that can’t go in the dishwasher. Later, you can pull it all out and reorganize, or wash it the way you want to, {with the Clorox Pump ‘N Clean if you want} ;). But for now… they’re all hidden, and put away. Wipe your counters down with the Clorox goodies, and viola. 😉

    • Only Do What you Can •

    Secrets to a Guest Ready, house in minutes!

    Really. Only do what you can. You may be surprised how often people don’t even notice the clutter in your home. I know… I need to practice what I preach. I still run around my house like a mad woman, doing the things I mentioned above, trying to make my house “guest ready.” But I’ve heard first hand from people that have come over, with no notice even…

    “Your house is always picked up. Where is all of your junk?”

    Are you kidding me rat now? Ha. I have two little boys. Our house is ALWAYS a wreck… but, tuns out, others probably don’t even think it’s as bad as you think it is. So don’t stress. If anything, follow the tips I gave you above, and you’ll feel better when guests come over.

    How do you get your house ready at the last minute before guests arrive? I’d love to know your tricks!

    Until next time,

    XO!

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    1. David @ Spiced says

      June 11, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Great tips…especially the one about shoving everything in the dishwasher! We use the top of the laundry machine is a hiding place when we need to get rid of clutter before guests show up! Thanks for sharing! #client

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      • Jessica says

        June 11, 2015 at 9:24 pm

        Oh yes… the laundry room has been a great hiding spot for all of my kitchen overflow! Lol!

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    2. Heather says

      June 12, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Ha! I’m so happy to hear that I’m not the only one to shove things in the dishwasher when company comes over!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        June 14, 2015 at 2:19 pm

        LOL! I’m happy too!! Some people look at me like I’m crazy, but I just bet if they find themselves in a situation of needing to hide it quick… it will cross their mind now! 🙂

        Reply

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