\u2022 Trick them through scent:<\/strong> \u2022 Windows dirty? Cover them up.<\/strong> \u2022 Don\u2019t skimp on the bathroom:<\/strong> <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Handy holiday health checklist for a stress-free festive season<\/a><\/p>\n Stay safe in the swimming pool this festive season<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Create designated guest areas:<\/strong> However you choose to tackle it, the important thing is that you find the time to keep your home clean.<\/p>\n According to regional director and CEO of RE\/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, a build-up of dirt can also end up costing homeowners more than they realise.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen it comes to the point when homeowners decide to sell, the home depreciates in value for every room that has cleanliness issues.<\/p>\n \u201cSometimes the build-up is beyond the help of bleach and scrub brushes, and homeowners will then have to reinvest money into the home on things like re-grouting tiles, replacing stained carpets, and retouching severely stained cupboards before they can sell for full value.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is, therefore, important to make some time over the festive season to get on top of household chores you might otherwise not have had time to tackle during the year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Ashley Kiley (Journalist)\u00a0ashleyk@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
\nIf you don\u2019t have the time to do a deep clean, empty all your bins and simply spray some air freshener or some furniture polish to make the home smell fresh. Lighting some scented candles is another great way to make the home smell clean and inviting.<\/p>\n
\nLife is busy, and clean windows are nowhere near the top of anyone\u2019s to-do list. As a way around this, do a quick spot clean by dusting the windows down and wiping off any obvious marks. Then, to avoid your mother-in-law\u2019s scrutiny, invite your guests over in the evening and keep your curtains drawn. Switch on your Christmas lights and claim that you\u2019re creating a cosy, festive atmosphere.<\/p>
\nIf you\u2019re going to spend time cleaning any room, be sure to choose the bathroom. This may require some effort but it\u2019s worth the sweat \u2013 nothing is more memorable than a trip to a dirty bathroom. Start by scrubbing the toilet, clean the bath or shower, declutter the counter and always have a second toilet roll that will save your guests the embarrassment of having to ask.<\/p>\n
\nChoose to focus your cleaning efforts on the rooms in which you plan to entertain. It is much easier to clean just a few rooms, such as the living room and the guest bathroom, rather than the entire house. To keep guests out of the other rooms, close the doors to hide the mess that lies behind them.<\/p>\n
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