Everyone likes to party, but do we like dealing with the morning after? Well, that depends on how much fun you had. Of course, there are certainly ways to party while remaining neat and never touching a drop of alcohol. We assume if that’s how you enjoy your time, which is totally valid, you won’t need a guide like this.
Those that do, really do. Maybe you’ve had a last student party of the year, only for your building administrators to do standards checks before you move out, and this could affect your deposit. Maybe you’ve had more people than you expected at the afterparty last night, but because you were in a jolly mood, you let them stay. The first step is to rope anyone left over to help you clean up, and if they don’t, send them on their way.
However, you may also want to try the following:
Start With The Obvious Mess First
You’ll want to tackle the most obvious damage before getting caught up in the details, walking through each room and collecting all the rubbish, empty bottles, and disposable plates first. This gives you an immediate sense of progress and clears the space so you can see what you’re dealing with. Grab a few large garbage bags and just go room by room, picking up anything that clearly belongs in the trash. Don’t worry about wiping surfaces or organizing yet, just focus on getting the obvious debris out of the way. Once you’ve done this initial sweep, you’ll be amazed at how much better everything looks already, and you’ll have the motivation to keep going.
Tackle The Kitchen Now
The kitchen usually takes the biggest beating during parties, so it deserves special attention. Start by loading the dishwasher with glasses and plates, then fill your sink with hot soapy water for everything else. While they’re soaking, you can wipe down counters and put away items that got displaced during the fun. Just be sure to keep working in stages so you’re not standing at the sink for hours scrubbing everything by hand, and now is a good time to eat something or have a coffee to keep you going. If you’ve got pots and pans that look like they’ve seen better days, let them soak while you handle everything else. Companies like Sparkly Maid know that kitchens need the most attention after events, which is why they always start there when doing post-party cleanups.
Get Your Living Spaces Back To Normal
Your living room and other gathering areas probably need some serious attention, so vacuum or sweep first to get rid of crumbs and debris, then work on getting furniture back and oriented. Check under couch cushions because you’ll probably find some interesting surprises there too.
Then, wipe down surfaces with suitable cleaners, paying special attention to sticky spots where drinks might have spilled. Don’t forget to check behind furniture where people might have set down glasses or plates. Always open your windows too, if the weather allows it, to help get rid of any party odors and bring in some fresh air. If there’s any damage, take pictures of it and try to get to the bottom of who caused it, barring them from access to your home again.
With this advice, your home will no doubt look spic and span in no time at all.
