There is hardly a shortage of reasons to throw a great party. Throwing a great party, however, goes together with great cleaning too.
If you are about to celebrate with family, and buddies or even invite co-workers to your home and you want to spend as little time cleaning after the party – you are at the right place. Let’s take a look at what to expect and how to deal with the aftermath of a great party!
Litter Everywhere
The very first thing you will have to deal with after a party is the litter. After a party, leftovers and empty bottles are a common occurrence. Make sure you are well stocked on waste bags.
Plastic bottles, wrappings and more will probably be all over the place. Once you deal with them, you will need to also have to tackle the kitchenware.
Your local cat population will absolutely be delighted if you decide to share any leftovers with them. If you prefer to keep their loving gaze away from your house or apartment though, they are better off in a waste back and in a bin. Take off leftovers from your kitchenware to prepare it for easier maintenance
Double-check for stains and litter in hard-to-reach places, too. Once you have taken care of the leftovers and the litter you can move on to cleaning the kitchenware that was used during the party.
Kitchenware maintenance
Spoons, forks, glasses, dishes and any other kitchenware you and your guest use, will make it back into your sink or dishwasher. If you have no dishwasher, you will have to plan a bit.
For one make sure that you have enough supplies of detergent so you won’t have to run to the shop in the middle of cleaning. This applies when it comes for other detergents, not just the ones for dishwashing. Are you stocked on sponges? Do you have dishwashing nets for the persistent leftovers?
If you have all the supplies you need, now it’s time to consider how to make the process easier. Sort the kitchenware based on shape, size and type before you begin washing it, to avoid broken dishes or accidentally cutting yourself while trying to pull something from under the pile in the sink.
Spills and stains in abundance
The more, the married, but also the higher the chance of dirty surroundings. A great party is nothing without people to meet or ones you already know and have fun conversations with. Food and drinks, however, are often always present too.
Even at the most relaxed of parties accidents do happen and the contents of a cup or plate can partially or completely make their way onto your table cover or even the floor. Highly unideal, but having a great time with people that matter has no price.
How to deal with stains and spills?
Depending on the type of surface, the nature of the spill/stain and how crowded your party is, you can:
- take care of spills or stains instantly, by blotting or wiping them off the surface. For example, excess liquid can damage hardwood or leave a deep stain on your carpet. In such a case it is a good idea to take action quickly. Getting any substances off of surfaces that can absorb them is important. Applying the appropriate cleaning chemicals or remedies quickly can reduce damage to your favourite surfaces.
- if you cannot treat the stain or don’t think the spill is this serious, you could partially tend to it. For example, spreading baking soda over a spill will eliminate odour and soak in the liquid, making it a bit easier to clean up later when guests are on their way. Wiping or blotting the spot at least is essential to prevent further damage.
- If you deem the damage is not very serious like spilling beer over tiles, you could easily give it a quick mop up and deal with it at a later time. Water-based stains are much easier to remove than oil ones and you can afford to leave them sit for a bit, but still not for too long.
Conclusion
After-party clean-up is definitely not fun, but preparing the right tools and having a plan of action for the cleaning process will save you lots of time and trouble. If you have no time or you don’t want to spend it cleaning, you can check out our cleaning services. We would be glad to take that chore off your hands.
