Excited about seeing your family for the holiday, but not about the after holiday cleanup? Here are some tips to help you get over the post holiday destruction.
Clean as you Go
When cooking, it is essentially to clean as you go. Wipe away any spilled grease or sauces immediately, the stain hardens over time; making it harder to clean later. Keep a large bowl for near your prep area for waste, once you’re done, take the bowl and empty; it’s that easy! Wash dishes once used, by the time you and your guests sit down to eat there shouldn’t be any dirty dishes in the sink.
Get everyone involved from the beginning
You've purchased, prepped, and cooked a delectable meal for your family. Why should you also have to clean up after them? Ensure that everyone assists in the cleaning process by assigning jobs when the family arrives. Have a crew that is designated to not only set the table, but pick up the used dishes after everyone is done eating as well. This will ensure that you don’t have to stress about dirty dishes sitting on the dining room table once everyone is done eating. Assign a crew to wash the dishes. Whether it is hand washing or placing them in a dishwasher, it is always easier to get your house back in order when you’re not worrying about washing 50000 plates, glasses, and utensils! Remember, though the football game is on, men are not exempt from this process!
Have plenty of Tupperware
We all know that holiday meals are after holiday leftovers. Be sure you are ready by having plenty of storage containers. After everyone has eaten and before they grab their doggy bags is the best time to put the leftover food in storage containers. You have a dishwashing crew, use them to the maximum potential by ensuring that not only do they wash the plates, etc, but they also clean all of your pots and pans. Instead of your refrigerator being packed with pots and pans, it’ll look way better with containers stacked on top of each other.
Relax!
You’ve worked hard, the dinner was excellent, and you’ve put up with your "interesting" family once again. It’s time to sit down and relax, you’ve earned it! If all the above suggestions fail try BidMyCleaning.com.