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By Get your home guest-ready with these essential cleaning tips and services before hosting family and friends this summer
Summer is one of the most popular seasons for hosting guests—and for good reason. School’s out, the days are longer, and holiday weekends offer the perfect excuse to gather with family and friends. Whether you’re expecting relatives from out of town or planning a backyard barbecue with neighbors, one thing is certain: your home needs to look and feel its best.
At Orchid Cleaning Services, we know how important first impressions are—especially when welcoming guests into your home. With more than 12 years of experience cleaning homes in Palm Beach County and North Broward, we’ve created this essential guide to help you prepare your space for summer visitors, without the stress.
Why Summer Hosting Requires a Fresh, Clean Home
Florida summers are warm, busy, and full of activity. That means more traffic in and out of your home, more opportunities for messes, and more pressure to keep everything fresh and tidy. Plus, humidity and heat can lead to lingering odors, sticky surfaces, and the growth of mold or mildew if not addressed properly.
Hosting guests in summer isn’t just about having clean towels—it’s about creating a welcoming atmosphere that smells fresh, feels cool, and looks spotless from the moment they walk through the door.
What Guests Notice First – Professional Cleaning
When guests arrive, they’re quick to notice a few key things—even if they don’t say it out loud:
- Smells: A musty or stuffy home can instantly turn off visitors.
- Bathrooms: Dirty toilets, sinks, or mirrors make a bad impression.
- Kitchen cleanliness: Countertops, stovetops, and fridges should be clean and clutter-free.
- General tidiness: Floors, furniture, and entryways should be free of dust, pet hair, and clutter.
The goal? Make your guests feel comfortable, cared for, and at home—and that starts with a professionally cleaned space.
Areas to Focus On Before Guests Arrive
If you want to wow your guests, here are the top areas to clean (or leave to the professionals) before their visit:
- Bathrooms
Guests will likely use them more than once, so they should be sparkling.
- Scrub the toilet, sink, and tub.
- Shine the mirrors and fixtures
- Replace hand towels and refill soap.
- Remove any moisture or mildew buildup.
- Kitchen
Whether you’re cooking or just offering drinks, your kitchen needs to be ready.
- Wipe down all surfaces and appliances.
- Clean inside the microwave and fridge.
- Empty trash and sanitize bins.
- Sweep and mop the floors.
- Guest Rooms
Make your visitors feel welcome with hotel-level freshness.
- Change bed linens and pillowcases.
- Dust furniture, lamps, and window sills.
- Vacuum carpets or clean floors.
- Add a subtle room freshener or open a window for airflow.
- Common Areas
Your living room, dining area, and entryway should be neat and inviting.
- Dust all surfaces, including ceiling fans and baseboards.
- Fluff and clean couch cushions.
- Remove clutter and wipe down furniture.
- Vacuum and mop as needed.
- Outdoor Spaces (Optional)
If you’re hosting outside, don’t forget:
- Clean patio furniture and wipe down tables.
- Sweep walkways and porches.
- Empty outdoor trash bins.
Let Orchid Cleaning Services Take Care of the Prep Professional Cleaning
With so much to do before guests arrive, cleaning can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Orchid Cleaning Services offers professional cleaning tailored to your needs—whether you want a full deep-clean before a long weekend visit or a touch-up before a summer dinner party.
Why choose us?
- We clean what others miss, like baseboards, vents, and behind furniture (as long as they are easily accessible, or in the case of furniture, can be moved by our cleaning staff).
- We handle all the tough areas—kitchens, bathrooms, and floors.
- We use conventional cleaning products that are highly effective.
- We respect your time and work around your schedule.
We’ve helped hundreds of families in Palm Beach County and North Broward prepare for important visits, and we’re ready to help you, too.
After the Guests Leave: Don’t Skip the Post-Visit Clean
When the party’s over, the cleanup begins. From crumbs on the floor to fingerprints on windows and sticky counters, your home might need a refresh. Orchid Cleaning Services can also help with post-visit cleaning, so you can relax and recover while we bring your home back to order.
Our post-visit services include:
- Disinfecting bathrooms and kitchens
- Vacuuming and mopping all floors
- Taking out trash and wiping down surfaces
- Restoring order to guest rooms and common areas
Hosting This Summer? Let Orchid Cleaning Services Help You Shine
Whether it’s your in-laws for the weekend or a holiday gathering with friends, you deserve to enjoy the moment—not worry about the mess. Let our experienced team handle the cleaning so you can focus on what matters most: spending time with the people you love.
Contact Orchid Cleaning Services today to schedule your pre-guest or post-visit cleaning and make your summer hosting season effortless and stress-free.
