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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sam Wylie-Harris

The ultimate summer hosting checklist: What to do before guests arrive

Prepping the home for summer entertaining will put you in a happy place - (Alamy/PA)

With summer socials coming into full swing and warm weather encouraging us to open up our homes for entertaining, creating a welcoming ambience is all part of being a good host.

But with long sunny days and indoor-outdoor living, dirt and dust can build up, falling blossom can mess up patios, the barbecue may be in need of some elbow grease, and keeping everything spick and span can be a challenge.

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