The holiday season usually signifies the influx of guests that you're bound to entertain at some point or the other in the lead-up to the new year. Be it inspecting in-laws you wish to impress or trendy friends you want to charm, it's officially time to dust off your host hats and get to planning.
Now, before you begin bringing out your seasonal decor and dressing up your home for the occasion(s), it's important to make sure you're working with a clean slate — and I mean that literally. Not in the sense of clearing your home out but cleaning it so you have an immaculate foundation to build on. From understanding how to clean a sofa and other upholstery to preparing your guest bathroom, there's plenty to be done.
