Before guests arrive, hosts often come prepared with checklists in hand to clean, cook, and prepare. After guests go home, will you be ready to get your home back to normal? From dealing with food safety when it comes to leftovers to putting away decorations in good shape for next year, not to mention cleaning up the stains or messes guests may have left behind, this part of the afterparty is still important but tends to get less attention.

We have resources to help you clean up and get back to the daily routine:

• Simple Tips for Cleaning After the Holidays
• Storing Decorations After the Holidays
• Party Cleanup Guide

And if you’re traveling for the holidays, the good news is that you don’t have to clean up from hosting duties, but you could still come home to a mess from packing and preparing before you left. Checkout our pre-vacation home cleaning checklist for tips on how to come home to a clean living space and be ready to get back to your own daily routine.