Holiday parties can be a blast, but no one enjoys the clean up after the guests have left. Much of the effort of party planning is dedicated to creating an exciting event with little thought to how the post-party mess will be handled.
This season parties will look very different thanks to the pandemic. Gatherings are likely to be smaller, more intimate affairs to adhere to the social distancing guidelines, but that doesn’t mean that families won’t still gather on a smaller scale.
Due to the pandemic, party planners will need to take special care to keep their guests safe. Food preparation distanced seating and proper sanitization will all need to be addressed by party hosts. Cleaning up following an event will also need extra attention. You can always bring in a crew from Maid For Homes to help after your party and use these tips to help you make your holiday event clean up a breeze.
Take It Outside
For those that live in the southern states where the weather is warm, throwing a party outside is a great way to manage the mess. Keeping the inside traffic to a minimum can help reduce the mess and the risk low for hosts. An outdoor Christmas or New Years’ celebration allows your guests to relax in the fresh air and spread out following proper distancing guidelines. For parties in the north, a heated tent in the yard may create a unique holiday party atmosphere.
Doors Closed
A great way to minimize your party clean up is to corral your guests into only a few rooms in your home. Giving guests free rein to explore your home could make your clean up longer. Simply close your bedroom doors, or use child access gates to create a barrier to areas of your home where you would rather not have guests.
Tablecloths
When you host a party, there are going to be food spills. Your serving or buffet table will take a beating with people serving themselves. To keep the mess to a minimum, you can use linen or disposable table cloths. You can simply throw the tablecloths in the laundry or the garbage when the party is over for a quick and easy cleanup. Tablecloths also protect the finish of your table from spills and stains that can be tough to remove.
Disposable Dinnerware
One of the most dreaded chores after a party is doing the dishes. Stacks of plates and glasses can take hours to clean up. When you choose to use disposable dinnerware made from recycled materials you can cut your clean up time down significantly and still be kind to the environment. Disposable plates, cups, and silverware come in various colors and styles that will match with any party decor.
Garbage Bins
Encourage your guests to help you with your clean up during the party by placing a few garbage bins in key areas. Decorative colored garbage bags make your trash can look great and will blend in with the rest of your party decorations. When the party’s over, you only need to gather up your bags and send them out to the trash.
Throwing a holiday party may be a bit more complicated this year due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean that you have to work into the wee hours of the night cleaning up. Use some of these easy party tips to help you make your holiday party clean up a breeze.
