🍁 Thanksgiving Cleaning Guide: Tips to Keep Your Home or Workplace Fresh This Holiday Season
- Westchester Cleaning Services, LLC
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, celebration, family, and (of course!) plenty of great food. But with gatherings, cooking, and high foot-traffic comes one unavoidable reality:
The mess.
Whether you're hosting at home, organizing a workplace potluck, or simply preparing for the holiday rush, a clean and welcoming environment makes the day smoother and more enjoyable.
At Westchester Cleaning Services, LLC, we’re incredibly grateful for the clients who trust us year-round and for the hardworking team members who keep Westchester and Rockland’s businesses and buildings looking their best. As a thank-you, we’ve put together this helpful Thanksgiving Cleaning Guide with simple, effective tips to keep things under control before, during, and after the holiday.
🧼 1. Pre-Thanksgiving Preparation: Start Clean, Stay Clean
A little preparation goes a long way.
✔ Declutter High-Use Areas
Get countertops, kitchen islands, lobby tables, office break rooms, and floors cleared and ready. The more space you create now, the easier cleanup will be later.
✔ Protect Your Floors
Thanksgiving means guests, kids, pets, and heavy foot-traffic.Use:
Entry mats
Hallway runners
Boot trays
Extra doormats (especially if it’s raining or snowing)
This reduces dirt, leaves, moisture, and residue from spreading.
✔ Prep Cleaning Supplies
Make sure you have these ready:
Microfiber cloths
Multipurpose spray
Dish soap
Trash bags
Paper towels
A quick spot-treat solution for spills (warm water + a drop of dish soap)
🍽 2. During the Celebration: Minimize Messes in Real-Time
✔ Clear As You Cook
Thanksgiving cooking creates nonstop pots, pans, and spills.Pro tips:
Soak greasy pans before sitting down to eat.
Wipe spills immediately (don’t let gravy or cranberry sauce harden!).
Keep a trash bag nearby while prepping.
✔ Keep Sinks & Counters Under Control
A quick wipe every hour prevents sticky buildup.
✔ Place a “Spill Kit” Nearby
Include towels, microfiber cloths, and a small bowl of warm soapy water.Perfect for:
Wine spills
Grease splatters
Food drops
Kids’ accidental “uh-oh” moments
🦃 3. After-Dinner Cleanup: Don’t Let It Pile Up
✔ Start With the Trash
Dispose of food waste promptly to avoid odors overnight.
✔ Dishwasher First — Hand-Wash Second
Load the dishwasher with plates and utensils immediately.While it runs, hand-wash pots and cookware.
✔ Quick Reset Before Bed
Take 10 minutes to reset the space:
Wipe down counters
Reset furniture
Sweep high-traffic areas
Start a final dishwasher cycle
Take out all garbage and recycling
Going to bed with a clean space = waking up relaxed and refreshed.
🏢 4. For Businesses Hosting Events or Potlucks
Thanksgiving celebrations in offices, residential buildings, and shared spaces can get messy fast.
✔ Prep Break Rooms & Common Areas
Wipe down surfaces, restock paper goods, and empty trash beforehand.
✔ Consider a Post-Event Cleaning
Food, spills, and trash can create odors and attract pests if not handled quickly.
Westchester Cleaning Services offers:
Overnight cleaning
Weekend cleaning
Deep cleaning
Floor care & sanitization
Holiday event cleanup
💚 A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Message From Our Team
This season, we want to sincerely thank every one of our clients — property managers, office owners, real estate groups, multifamily communities, medical facilities, schools, gyms, and more — for trusting us with your spaces year after year.
And to our incredible team: your hard work, dedication, and pride in the job make everything possible.
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving — we wish you warmth, safety, and time well spent with the people you love.
✔ Need Help Before or After Thanksgiving? We’re Here.
Whether you’re preparing for guests or recovering from a big holiday celebration, Westchester Cleaning Services is just a click away.
Request service anytime:👉
