Even if you don't expect them, guests are always there.
If you don't tell them when they're coming, you won't have time to clean up the mess.
They get a warm welcome even though your home was messy before they came. They don't know that.
Here's what you need to do to clean up the mess quickly:
Pick the messiest place first.
This is how you should start. There should be no more mess in the living room. Place the cushions in the right way, because most of the time they are lying around in the wrong way. Putting cushions in the right places makes the room look clean and classy.
Clean the next room.
You should clean the dining room next if your drawing room is next to the dining room. Remove the placemats if they are on the table. Putting together a flower pot or other centrepiece for the table can also be done quickly.
Clean the counter top in the kitchen
When you keep your kitchen counter clear, it helps you keep track of what you need to do while you're busy serving your guests. Also, if a guest comes to help you in the kitchen, he or she won't be disgusted by the mess you're making the food in.
Close all the doors.
People who live in flats should use this trick. When you close all the doors to other rooms, the house looks a lot cleaner. This also prevents the guests from having to go to other rooms that they don't need to go to.
Fix the lights.
The best way to look ready and friendly is to play with mood lighting. The last thing you need to do is turn on the lamps and the lights that show up.
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