Cleaning Items to Keep on Hand During the Holidays for Quick, Easy Cleanups

1. Disinfecting Wipes or Spray

From sticky fingers to unexpected spills, disinfecting wipes or an all-purpose spray is your MVP. Use them to wipe down countertops, doorknobs, toilet handles, and anything else your guests (or kids) touch a little too often. Keep a stash in the kitchen, bathroom, and entryway.

2. Microfiber Cloths

Invest in a few high-quality microfiber cloths — they’re great for cleaning glass, wiping mirrors, tackling dust, or even drying dishes in a pinch. Unlike paper towels, they don’t leave lint and can be tossed in the laundry to use again and again.

3. Baking Soda and Vinegar

This dynamic duo does it all. Sprinkle baking soda on spills, rugs, or upholstery to neutralize odors, and combine with white vinegar for a fizzing reaction that’s great for cleaning drains, sticky pans, or burned oven messes. Plus, it’s pet- and kid-safe.

4. Carpet Spot Cleaner

Red wine, gravy, or chocolate truffle… it’s only a matter of time before something hits the carpet. Keep a spray carpet spot cleaner handy and treat stains immediately. Bonus tip: blot, don’t scrub — scrubbing pushes stains deeper.

5. A Cordless Handheld Vacuum

You don’t need to haul out the Dyson every time someone drops crumbs. A handheld vacuum makes quick work of pine needles, cereal, or anything that hits the floor during gift-opening chaos. Keep it charged and nearby.

Pro Tip: Let the Pros Take Over Before or After the Holidays

The holidays are for enjoying your home — not spending all your time cleaning it. Whether you want a fresh start before guests arrive or a deep post-party refresh, Lone Star Spotless Cleaners offers holiday cleaning services in Houston that take the pressure off your plate (right next to the mashed potatoes).