If you're like me, your dining room table gets messy. A quick solution - turn off the light in that room! Let your clutter lurk in the shadows. It may be a little unsettling if a guest wanders in there, but I guarantee they'll be more likely drawn to your sunny, neat rooms - like the kitchen.
In about 10 minutes, you should be able to clear off the kitchen counters and put the dishes in the sink. Even with a full sink, the clean, wiped-down counters give the kitchen a sense of cleanliness.
If you have a table that you usually use for eating instead of the formal dining room table, keep that clutter-free. You can probably clear it off and wipe it down in 5 minutes flat.
Picking up the living room and plumping the pillows is a 10-minute touch that leaves that room looking, well, livable!
It's not perfect - but it will make your home look neater in a pinch. Oh, and don't forget the bathroom! Just close the shower curtain for the time being. Wipe down the toilet. If you're only having female guests, no need to clean past the lid and seat! Pick up any extraneous things on the sink. I like to keep "his" and "hers" buckets on a high shelf in the bathroom. It's a great place to toss makeup, deodorant, and anything else that clutters the sink. If you can wipe quickly, this can be done in about 5 minutes.
Tip: Wipe down only visible counter space. If someone's only stopping by for an afternoon visit (and isn't a health inspector), they shouldn't be looking underneath candles or other decorative items in the bathroom.
Remember that - even though you may see all the little bits of dust in the corner of your bathroom floor, most likely your guests won't. Also keep in mind that elderly guests can barely see anything! They're the easiest ones to prep for!
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