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Ah, December in Durham! That magical time of year when the air turns crisp, the holiday lights twinkle, and your home starts to resemble Santa’s workshop after a reindeer rave. Before you start decking the halls with boughs of holly (or whatever Pinterest-inspired decor you’re attempting this year), it’s time to tackle a little Durham house cleaning to ensure your home is more “winter wonderland” and less “winter what-the-land.”
First up, let’s talk about the kitchen, aka the battlefield of holiday dinners. Start by clearing out the fridge. Anything that looks like it could audition for a role in “The Thing” should hit the trash. Once your fridge is fresher than a peppermint stick, give your oven a good scrub. After all, you don’t want this year’s turkey to taste like last year’s burnt offerings.
Now, onto the living room, the social hub where relatives will gather to critique your life choices. Dust off those forgotten corners and vacuum up enough pet hair to knit a new cat. If you find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of cleaning, consider calling in a Durham maid service. They’re like the elves of the cleaning world, minus the pointy shoes and the tendency to break into song.
Let’s not forget the guest bathroom, where Aunt Mildred will inevitably inspect your grout lines. Give the toilet a scrub that would make even the toughest holiday critics proud. Replace any soap that’s been sitting there since last Christmas and maybe add a festive hand towel. (Remember: “festive” does not mean “questionably stained with last year’s eggnog.”)
Finally, tackle the bedrooms. Fresh linens are a must, and if you’re feeling extra daring, attempt to organize that closet. Who knows? You might even find that sweater you swore you’d wear this year.
In the end, remember that the holidays are about gathering with loved ones, sharing joy, and hoarding all the good snacks in your pantry. So, if the cleaning seems daunting, don’t hesitate to schedule a cleaning and let someone else worry about the mess—leaving you free to focus on the important stuff, like perfecting your eggnog recipe and avoiding awkward political discussions at the dinner table.