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Ideal Home
Kezia Reynolds

I asked organising and cleaning pros how to get a home guest-ready for Christmas in one hour – it’s entirely possible

Dark painted living room with a grey sofa and a wooden coffee table, with a christmas tree .

The run-up to Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year. From present shopping to socialising, to the festive food shop and of course, getting the house tidy for visiting guests. It can feel like you don’t stop during the whole month of December. And if you feel like you’re running out of time or a little burnt out, don’t worry, as I asked decluttering and cleaning experts how to get the home ready for Christmas in just one hour.

One thing that a lot of the best decluttering methods require is time. Time to sift through multitudes of stuff, time to consider the meaning of each item and time to reorganise at the end. If you’re running out of time or decluttering makes you feel overwhelmed, don’t worry, it is possible to make your home presentable in just an hour.

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