Post-Party Cleaning Checklist: Tips from Haus Maids Ware 

Overflowing bins. Questionable stains. Dirty carpets. Sticky surfaces. 

Is there anything worse than waking up the morning after a party and having to clean up? 

We get it. That’s why our Ware home cleaning experts have outlined a nine-point checklist for post-party cleaning that’ll take away some of that stress and leave your home in its usual clean and tidy state in no time.

1. Tackle the trash

No one likes emptying the bins at the best of times. But after a party or gathering, this job can be particularly tedious…  

Hopefully, you made your life a little easier by asking people to put their rubbish in dedicated bins in the area where you were hosting guests. However, stuff usually still gets missed, so do a quick sweep of the whole house to dispose of any lingering mess. 

And don’t forget to recycle! It might be tempting to skip this when you’ve got so much to throw away, but that’s all the more reason to do it properly and protect your local environment.  

2. Clean from the top down

There’s no point in post-party cleaning if you’re not doing it this way! 

Work your way down from the highest part of the party zone to the lowest, wiping down walls and surfaces as you go. Make sure you pull out your furniture to check there isn’t any rubbish or lost property hiding behind or under things. 

Remember to check your walls, as spilt drinks and scuffs can be a real pain to get out if left too long. Try creating a paste with baking soda and water to gently buff any surface marks away.

3. Run the machines

Now your post-party cleaning is well underway, you’ve probably accumulated piles of dirty dishes and laundry that need attending to. 

Chuck everything into your dishwasher and washing machine and set the cycle to run whilst you’re finishing everything off. That way, when your home is spotless, you can put the cherry on top with fresh linens and squeaky-clean crockery. It’ll be like nothing ever happened…

4. Clean the floors

Floors often take a beating during house parties of any size. So, make sure you show them a little extra love during your after-party clean-up. 

Start by hoovering and sweeping before mopping any hard floors, paying special attention to your bathroom and kitchen. If your carpets are looking a little worse for wear, consider using a carpet steam cleaner before stains get the chance to set in.

5. Restock any empties

How are your loo roll stores looking? Do you have any hand soap left? Have you been cleared out of snacks? 

Now’s the time to make a note of anything you need to replenish to avoid a nasty surprise next time somebody goes to the toilet or fridge…

6. Check the garden

Out of sight, out of mind, right? WRONG. It’s always worth doing a sweep of your outside spaces to check that everything is in order and that nothing has been damaged during your festivities.  

Give any outdoor furniture you have a good wipe down and watch out for litter like bottle tops. Look out for cigarette butts in the grass or the cracks of your patio, too. They’re easy to miss, but you wouldn’t want any children or animals to find them!

7. Take the opportunity to organise

The post-party cleaning process usually involves a lot of moving things around. So, it’s a great time to take stock of all your belongings and decide whether some things might be better put elsewhere or sent to the charity shop. 

For example, say the kids were playing with a chewed-up football and it’s now sitting in a bush in the garden. If it’s beyond saving, now’s your chance to throw it away! Alternatively, if you’ve had to move all your living room furniture around, see if it’s highlighted any areas that need a little TLC or could benefit from extra storage containers. 

Call in the expert house cleaners 

If you really want to relax and enjoy yourself stress-free, why not ask our expert house cleaners in Ware to pay you a visit? 

We can offer a one-off domestic cleaning service that’ll leave your home in tip-top condition. Think of it as a reward for throwing such a great party! 

Haus Maids Ware covers clients in Ware and all surrounding areas, including Great Amwell, Stansted Abbotts, Hunsdon, Widford, Babbs Green, Wareside, Bakers End, Thundridge, Wadesmill, Sacombe Green, Sacombe, Dane End, Whempstead, Green End, Chapmore End, Tonwell, Barwick, Paynes Hall, Crouchfields and more.  

Get in touch with our team today at 01920 732 101 to get a quote for local house cleaning services!