It’s almost time for holiday celebrations and that means for many families, holiday visiting! I love having my family come to visit but it does mean that the house needs some extra preparation. But this year, P&G Canada is here to help with some helpful tips and ideas for making any home feel hotel-luxurious for guests!
The Bedroom
Sprinkle Downy Unstopables into your laundry to ensure sheets smell fresh and clean for their entire stay – adding a touch of luxury to their sleep! To be sure your guests feel relaxed place a Febreze Sugared Cranberry Candle on their bedside table – the aroma is certain to put them at ease!
The Kitchen
Doing laundry can not only be a hassle for guests, but is rarely ever a priority. With Tide-To-Go Pens, you can offer them the feeling of a crisp clean outfit instantly, in the event of a dinnertime mishap.
Harsh winter air and a sink full of dishes may sound like an unsavoury way to treat your special guests. Since they’re sure to be the first to lend a helping hand after dinner, show your gratitude and make dishwashing a pleasant, post-dinner tradition. It’s simple: swap out your favourite scented suds for Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay, cutting turkey grease and rejuvenating your guests’ hands in just five washes!
The Bathroom
Travel sized portions of body wash, face cream, shampoo and conditioner are the perfect items to keep in the full bathroom for your overnight guests. As these products are often the first items forgotten when packing, guests will not have to worry when they see Olay Body Wash and Olay Regenerist waiting for them by the bathroom sink.
In the shower, add a couple shampoo and conditioner options to provide hair products that match your guests’ needs! With Pantene Smooth, your guests will have hair that stays super-sleek for up to 72 hours and, with Pantene Volume, guests who suffer from flat hair will experience 24-hour volume to get them through that holiday party!
Personally, I love the idea of having travel-sized products on hand for guests, especially since my family tends to all favour different products. Having small bottles to offer variety is such an easy way to ensure everyone has the products they prefer!
If you need to get your home holiday-ready, P&G is here to help! The company is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader their own Holiday Host prize pack containing Downy Unstopables, Tide-To-Go, Olay Body Wash 50 mL, Olay Regenerist Sachets, Pantene Smooth Shampoo 50 mL, Pantene Smooth Conditioner 50 mL, Pantene Volume Shampoo 50 mL, Pantene Volume Conditioner 50 mL, Febreze Sugared Cranberry Candle, Febreze Frosted Pine Air Effects and Dawn Hand Renewal, a $40 value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment with your best tip for preparing your home for the holidays.
With a few simple and festive touches, my guests are sure to feel comfortable visiting this holiday season, even if I don’t manage to clean the house from top to bottom. After all, the best part about having family and friends visit during the holidays is getting to spend time with them. And I’ll be doing plenty of that after giving my home a warm and inviting feel with help from P&G!
deanna king says
would love to win!
Anna Johnson says
Scents! Febreze and candles in Cinnamon and pine etc.
ivy pluchinsky says
cleaning it and using febreze to make the home smell fresh
wendy andrew says
this would be awesome to win
rochelle haynes says
I would like to win
Randy Bercier says
I never would have thought of those uses for travel size products!
rochelle haynes says
Putting up decoration and light candles
Joni W says
keep it clean. and smelling good. that gets the people in.
Judy Cowan says
Do as much prep as you can in the kitchen ahead of time so you have more time to spend with your guests. I also always keep travel size products around in case anyone forgets to bring something.
vanessa foster says
would love to win for my mom 🙂
DH says
Stuff everything into closets. LOL 🙂
M James says
Good one !!
kristen visser says
Make sure your place smells great for your guests and try to prep as much as possible to avoid caios
Moe Anderson says
Have three cats. Definitely need this.
Karry Lewis says
I would <3 to win
shelley k says
Don’t do it all at once…in the weeks leading up to the holidays, do a little bit of baking, cleaning, pre-made meals or side dishes, everyday. It won’t be so overwhelming. And if everything doesn’t get done and things aren’t perfect…don’t stress just relax and enjoy your company,
angela m says
My tip is to clean the most used areas kitchen and bathroom and light candles or plug ins.
Debbie F says
lots of cleaning and plug ins in the hallway entrance.
Allie says
keeping it classy and simple: a wreath for the door, a string of white lights on the hedges out front, a scented candle
Or two laced with the aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg!! ahh, the holidays have arrived
kathy downey says
Make sure my place smells great and looks good
elaing8 says
My best tip is to keep it clean and smelling fresh.
Lynda Cook says
I like to keep the home clean and to use scents that reflect the holidays
Susan Spidle says
When I put up Christmas decorations I put away other nick nacks so my living room is not so cluttered.
Glogirl says
My tip is to use fragrance. Burn candles that have a pine scent or apple cinnamon scent! You’re home will smell great!
Glogirl says
Just a note about the new Rafflecopter. It won’t let me leave my facebook name. I use the name “Glogirl” to enter and it automatically fills this name in for my facebook name. When I try to change it to my facebook name, it keeps coming up with my Rafflecopter sign in name which is “Glogirl”. Any suggestions?
Kathryn says
I’ll look into this for you and see what I can learn from the Rafflecopter crew! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Lorrie Coleman says
I hope I win that would be awesome
Soozle says
My best tip is to make a list – and work at it a little every day so it’s not too overwhelming
Vesper Meikle says
Leave your sitting room clean and unused until guests arrive
Holly Wright says
Start cleaning your home early, do not leave it until the last day!
Darlene Millen says
make sure house is clean n smelling fresh
Amanda Thompson says
Febreeze and candles!
Alayne Langford says
Get the kids involved in preparing your house for company. It will get done faster and will be easier on your back 🙂
caryn s says
I clean and use febreeze around the house to make it smell nice!
Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) says
My best tip is give yourself enough time to get everything done. So start cleaning early!
Toby says
With candles and air fresheners that give the house a welcoming feel!
Carolle H says
Do a little bit everyday..and smile it suppose to be fun 🙂
M James says
Best tip is; bring out christmas scented candles, colored placemats, table runners & simple xmas decor. Then that will put you in the mood for doing the bigger decorations !
Caroline says
The best tip I can think of is to start planning early. Nothing is worse than last-minute panicking.
ginette4 says
Best tip is do a major clean up in every room weeks before Christmas..everyday take 1/2 hr to keep it maintained..get the family to help out.
Erika Belanger says
Make sure the bathroom fan and window are in operating condition since a lot of people will be using it!
Brenda Penton says
I like to do a deep clean of the house 3-4 days in advance and just keep it tidy up until the big day so I don’t have to rush last minute
Donna Allen says
Lighting candles and baking my house smells amazing
Athena says
use candles when you can, festive and great smelling!
Erika Letson says
Tons of cleaning and make sure the house smells great!
charityk says
get other family members to help with cleaning
409cope says
I like to have lots of febreeze on hand in the festive scents to spruce the house up.
Wanda Tracey says
I like to clean the house and decorate it with christmas lights and decorations.Then I like to bake and have some goodies on to serve any guests who drop in.
Chantal thibault-fray says
I wrap my pictures on the wall …all of them..it looks like presents hanging!!
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
use lots of candles – it always makes things look good
Jenny says
Clean and prep ahead of time so you can visit your guests
Jenn Johnston says
Do all cleaning before so you can enjoy ur guests!
Lesley E says
My tip is to use scentsy! It smells delicious!!