Get Your Home Guest-Ready in 15 Minutes With This Preparty Cleaning Checklist

Guests will base their first impression of your home on your entryway, so make sure that the area just inside your front door is clear and organized. Place your extra shoes and coats in a nearby closet, allowing guests the room to leave their own at the door. If damp weather is on the horizon, station an umbrella stand by the door to neatly catch all umbrellas. Guests will appreciate having an orderly space for their belongings.

Clean, uncluttered tabletops can create the illusion of a pristine home. Ensure your surfaces look their best by using Swiffer 360 Dusters to quickly trap and whisk away unsightly dust. In addition, stow your magazine collection and extraneous knick-knacks in cabinets so guests have adequate room to set down their drinks and food on available surfaces.

Stocking up the fridge with an assortment of drinks is simple when there's adequate room for refreshments. Toss any items that are past their expiration date, and wipe down surfaces with a damp cloth to make room for your new spread.

Make sure that guests feel welcome to use the restroom by tucking away your extensive collection of toiletries and replacing any half-used products like bar soap with fresh new ones. Evoke the feel of a spa by placing extra towels, hand lotion, and hairspray within reach of guests.