It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many families the stress of the festivities can be overwhelming as they prepare to host loved ones throughout the holiday season. Expert cleaning and laundry brand, Dr. Beckmann has given the gift of cleaning this Christmas, with a festive 12-day countdown of top tips, to ensure you’ll be rocking around the tree – dirt free!
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS CLEANING
DAY ONE: I’m dreaming of a GloWHITE Christmas
After you’ve dusted off your old Christmas decorations and rejuvenated your snowmen and angel soft toys, enhance their brightness with Dr. Beckmann’s Glowhite ULTRA. Simply add one fabric whitener sachet to your laundry and you’ll achieve great results and instantly revive those dusty dull whites.
DAY TWO: Snow is falling all around us – clean it!
As we edge closer to Christmas, many of us will be spraying fake snow onto our windows for decoration, but this can leave behind stubborn residue which a cloth struggles to remove. Use a combination of lemon juice, distilled water and a drop of essential oil, shake the mixture, and then spray it over the residue. Wipe away to eliminate any remaining snow on your windows.
DAY THREE: Winter windows
Once the stubborn stains are gone, make sure you don’t let any mucky fingerprints or dirt ruin your Christmas window display. Use a dedicated glass cleaner and spray the window surface – to get the best non-drip effect, spray roughly 20-30cm away. Then, buff in circular motions with a soft and dry cloth until your windows are sparkling clean.
DAY FOUR: Christmas chimney charcoal
This season is one of the coldest times of the year, so many of us will be making use of a cosy warm fire. When making your fire, charcoal stains tend to spread and end up in various unexpected places. To eradicate this, simply blot the blemish with lukewarm water integrated with washing up liquid and once completed, gently dab the area with a cloth until the mark has disappeared.
DAY FIVE: Getting too merry!
Christmas can be a time to celebrate with an alcoholic beverage or two! If you do enjoy a drink and get extra jolly this Christmas, spillages may occur. A red wine or mulled wine stain can be your worst nightmare, so to solve this, make sure Dr. Beckmann’s Stain Devils – Fruit and Drink is waiting in your cupboard. Apply the product lightly on the stained fabric and leave to work its magic for 3 minutes.
DAY SIX: Festive fridges
Make sure your fridge is ready to store the turkey, pigs in blankets, nut roast, and vegetables. Start by emptying the fridge completely and removing the shelves and drawers for a thorough clean. Use a mixture of hot water and baking soda to wipe down all surfaces and don’t forget to clean the seals with warm, soapy water, to ensure a fresh and clean fridge for the holiday season.
DAY SEVEN: Paw-fectly clean-up after your pets
Get your pet’s bed ready for the festive season, put it in the washing machine for a deep cleanse and tackle any stubborn stains with a stain remover – they’ll be too comfy to disturb Santa when he comes to visit! To prevent muddy pawprints from staining Santa’s suit or your carpet use Dr. Beckmann’s Pet Stain & Odour Remover, ensuring that winter walks won’t leave a trace – much like Santa and his mince pies!
DAY EIGHT: Christmas crumbs
The lead up to Christmas is a time to relax and enjoy everything the festivities have to offer, including tucking into your favourite foods. However, crumbs can end up in the most discreet places, make sure to give your home furnishings a refresh before welcoming guests by using a handheld vacuum cleaner or a lint roller.
DAY NINE: Twinkle Twinkle little toilet
As the Christmas celebrations ramp up at home, with a constant flow of guests, it’s easy to overlook daily but important chores and keeping the toilet clean is crucial! Don’t worry, using a specialist cleaner ensures an effortless sparkle, making it shine as brightly as the north star – simply pour a sachet in and watch it do the magic.
DAY TEN: Sweep Santa’s secrets away
If Santa’s or your guest’s ho-ho-hooves make quite a mess of your floors, use a damp sponge with warm water and gently wipe away the footprints, starting from the outer edges and moving inwards to help prevent spreading the marks. If they end up on the carpet, make sure you have a dedicated stain remover in the cupboard ready and waiting!
DAY ELEVEN: Deck the halls with clean appliances
Cleaning your appliances does not have to be a chore on Christmas Eve if you start early and create a cleaning schedule over several days or weeks leading up to the holidays. Appliances like our dishwashers and washing machines seem to be running endlessly during the holiday season so need some extra TLC. Dr. Beckmann’s Service-it Deep Clean range will ensure your appliances stay gleaming, ensuring all your clothes and dishes are left sparkling clean in snow time.
DAY TWELVE: Give the gift of a guest room
As Christmas season gets in full swing, many of us will have guests staying overnight, so it’s time to prepare the guest bedroom. Wash all sheets, bedding, and duvets beforehand and work some Christmas magic with Dr. Beckmann’s Magic Leaves Laundry Detergent Sheets – available in both bio and non bio variants.
On getting your home Christmas ready, Dr. Beckmann spokesperson, Chloe Baker said: “We hope that our 12 day of Christmas cleaning tips help people tackle the homes in the lead up to the holiday without it seeing like a mammoth task. Taking each area day by day, will ensure your homes are left shining merry and bright, allowing you to see the new year in with a fresh, clean start!”
Check out Dr. Beckmann’s product range to help spruce up your homes for the festivities via: https://www.dr-beckmann.co.uk/
