Quick Cleaning Tips: When Guests Text 'On My Way!' and Your Place Is a Mess
Okay, time to freak out! 🚨 My phone just got a Hey! We’re in the neighborhood—mind if we stop by in 30?” and your place is… well, let’s just say it’s got character.
At Squeaky Home Clean, we’ve literally seen it all (including that one client who hid dirty dishes in the oven… then forgot and preheated it). Here’s your battle-tested, 30-minute “fake it till you make it” cleaning plan:
Minute 0-5: The Triage
Sniff test – Light a candle or boil citrus peels. 80% of “clean” is just smelling clean.
Grab a laundry basket – Sweep through main areas, chuck in everything that doesn’t belong. Stash it in a bedroom and LOCK THE DOOR.
Text back – “Sure! Just finishing up some work 😇” (A little white lie never hurt.)
Minute 5-20: The "Oh Crap Zones
Focus where guests’ eyes actually go:
Bathroom (Priority #1):
Wipe sink/toilet fast with disinfecting wipes
Hang fresh towel (even if it’s just flipped around)
Spray mirror with vinegar/water, quick scrub with TP
Kitchen:
Banish dishes to dishwasher (or that oven hack we mentioned…)
Wipe counters with anything (baby wipes? Sure!)
Stuff trash down, cover with clean liner
Living Room:
Fluff couch cushions
Fold throws messily chic
Quick vacuum just the visible walkways
Minute 20-28: The Illusionists
Lights dimmed = less visible dust
Music on = drowns out your panicked breathing
Seat them at the cleanest spot immediately (“Here, this chair’s comfy!”)
Minute 28-30: Final Touches
Spritz air with vodka/water (yes, really—kills odors instantly)
Throw random decor items in a bowl: “Oh this? Just my ~minimalist aesthetic~”
Answer door slightly out of breath: “Sorry, was just reorganizing!”
When It’s Really Bad...
If you’re at “biohazard” level, here’s your backup plan:
“Power outage” excuse (Bonus: candlelit ambiance)
Meet at the door with coats on: “Wow perfect timing—we were just heading out!”
Or… [Book our emergency clean] and let us be your heroes 😉
Pro Tip: Keep a "guest ready" kit under the sink:
Disinfecting wipes
Mini vacuum
Fabric spray
Dark chocolate (bribery never hurts)
P.S. We know ALL the tricks… and we’ll never tell your secrets. 🤫
