We all know how celebrating the holidays can be hectic. And as if prepping the house, cooking sumptuous food, and welcoming guests are not enough, we have a mess to deal with afterwards.

But there is nothing to worry about. That’s because we are here to share with you five items in your home that you should deep clean after the holidays.

Fridge and Freezer

Your fridge might be one of the busiest appliances in your house during the holidays. After all, this is where you store raw ingredients and prepped holiday food.

So, you should not wonder if it ends up being messy after the festivities.

What you should do instead is bring all items out. Check what food you can reheat and eat immediately, what things you can still keep for days, and what you should throw out.

Now would also be a great time to unplug and defrost your fridge. That way, it will be easier to clean it later. It is also a way of disinfecting your fridge as bacteria thrive in a cold environment.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Wipe your fridge and other compartments with a damp cloth.
2. Wipe it dry using a clean cloth before bringing the items back.
3. Plug the refrigerator, turn it on, and you are done!

Oven

Be it for making a cake, roasting the turkey, or melting the cheese on your baked mac; your oven is often used more during holidays than any other time of the year.

Planet Maids House Cleaning NYC says one of the quickest ways to clean your oven is to use a steam cleaner. Otherwise, you can make a thick paste out of baking soda and water.

Spread all over your oven and let the mixture sit for at least 20 minutes. Use an abrasive sponge to scrub the grease and grime off, and then use a damp cloth to rinse it before letting it dry.

Dishwasher

Much like your oven, your dishwasher likely worked hard during the holidays. And this can lead to gunk accumulating in your washer.

But before you deal with it, ensure that your garbage disposal is clean. You should also remove the bottom dish rack and check the drain for any gunk. Doing so ensures cleaning efficiency.

Once the dishwasher is empty, pour a cup of white vinegar into a dishwasher-safe container. Place it in the top rack and run the dishwasher through a hot-water cycle. The vinegar can help remove the grease and grime, and musty odor.

After the hot-water cycle, sprinkle a cup of baking soda on the dishwasher’s bottom and run another hot-water cycle. Doing so will deodorize your machine.

Carpet

If you hosted a party, expect to see stains on the carpet afterwards.

Of course, the best way to deal with it is to treat the stains immediately. However, we do not tend to notice them immediately.

That said, it would be best to check your carpet for stains first before you vacuum. You can also concoct a homemade carpet cleaner with the following ingredients:

• One teaspoon of dishwashing liquid
• One teaspoon baking soda
• One tablespoon white vinegar
• One cup of warm water

Pour all the ingredients into a spray bottle and shake to mix them well.

Spray the mixture directly on the stain and scrub it with the abrasive side of the sponge. Let it dry before you vacuum your carpet.

For stains that need extra care, carpet cleaning companies are an affordable and time saving option.

Upholstery

Similar to your carpet, your upholstery may also take a beating during holidays.

Luckily, cleaning upholstery is as simple as replacing your covers. Otherwise, you can use the same carpet cleaner recipe and follow the method above.

There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than spending it with your family and friends. However, it would be nice to welcome the New Year with your house clean, organized, and in order. And we hope that the tips listed above could be a great start.

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restoration, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like flooding, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restoration providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restoration to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like flooding, fire, smoke, and mold can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.