No matter how much effort you put into keeping your home clean and in "company ready" condition, at some point some one will show up at a time when your house does not look its best. There are a few quick tips that can help you in your moment of distress.
Instructions
1. Keep a basket or storage box in each room, especially the areas where guest are most likely to see when they visit. You can toss items that are not in their proper place in the basket or box to avoid a cluttered look. Children can help you with this task. Keeping an empty ottoman in the living area is helpful.
2. Keep a glove within easy reach to quickly glide across the most visible pieces of furniture.
3. Always have a candle ready to light or some type of air freshener available to give the room an instant pleasant aroma. If you have carpet, you can quickly sprinkle carpet freshener down before opening your door to visitors.
4. If you have wood or vinyl floors keep a dust mop at easy reach to make a rapid sweep across the floor.
5. Close off as many rooms as possible. Concentrate your quick cleaning efforts in the rooms your visitors are most likely to be in.
