How to Get Your Home Holiday-Ready: 10 Areas You Shouldn’t Skip (Toronto Cleaning Edition)

Holiday Cleaning Checklist

Holiday Cleaning Toronto

The holiday season in Toronto is one of the busiest—and the messiest. Between decorating, hosting, cooking, shopping, and wrapping gifts, cleaning often becomes the last thing on the list. But with guests arriving and family gatherings right around the corner, getting your home holiday-ready can make all the difference.

Whether you're planning a big dinner or simply want a clean, cozy space for your family, here are the 10 most important areas you shouldn’t skip before the holidays.

1. Entryway: First Impressions Matter

Winter boots, salt stains, packages everywhere…Your entryway sets the tone for your entire home.

✔ Mop away salt residue

✔ Declutter shoes and jackets

✔ Add a holiday-scented diffuser for a warm welcome

2. Kitchen: The Heart of Holiday Hosting

Between cooking, serving, and snacking, your kitchen works overtime.Focus on:

• Appliances (especially oven + fridge)

• Cabinet fronts

• Countertops & backsplash

• Sinks & faucets

• Floors

  
  

✨ Tip: Holiday food requires extra oven space—this is the perfect time to add oven cleaning to your service.

3. Guest Bathroom Refresh

Guests will 100% use your bathroom.Make sure it feels spotless:

• Descale shower heads

• Wipe tiles

• Clean inside vanity drawers

• Add fresh towels & scents

  
  

4. Living Room: The Gathering Space

You’ll spend most of your time here, so focus on:

✔ Vacuuming sofas (pet hair!)

✔ Dusting shelves, frames, and décor

✔ Cleaning under the sofa

✔ Wiping fingerprints from glass

5. Dining Area

Food + guests = spotlight on your dining room.Clean:

• Light fixtures

• Table legs & chairs

• Baseboards

• Walls near the table (they get dirtier than people think!)

6. Guest Bedroom Prep

Even if you don’t have guests staying overnight, a clean guest room doubles as a calm holiday retreat.

✔ Change bedding

✔ Dust blinds

✔ Vacuum under the bed

✔ Add a simple holiday décor piece

7. Stairs & Hallways

Often forgotten—but very visible.Dust, vacuum, wipe banisters, and remove marks from walls.

8. Windows & Glass Surfaces

Natural winter light reveals everything. Shine:

• Windows

• Mirrors

• Glass tables

• Shower glass

  
  

9. High-Touch Areas

Especially important during cold & flu season:

• Light switches

• Door handles

• Cabinet handles

• Remote controls

10. Floors: Winter’s Messiest Area

Snow, mud, salt… Toronto winters are brutal on floors.

A deep cleaning refresh makes your home feel instantly cleaner.

⭐ Want a Stress-Free Holiday?

Let our team take care of everything.

Enjoy House Cleaning offers holiday-ready Deep Cleaning & General Cleaning services across Toronto and GTA.

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