Christmas House Cleaning Reading: 10-Day Countdown Checklist (2–6+ Hours, Your Priorities)
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If Christmas and New Year are only days away, your home doesn’t need “perfect”… it needs guest ready. And the fastest way to get there is a smart plan (plus a little help if you want it).
This guide is for anyone in Reading (RG1–RG6) who wants a calm, clean home for visitors, family sleepovers, last-minute present wrapping, and that magical moment when you sit down with a cuppa and the place doesn’t look like it’s been hit by a tinsel tornado.
1) The Christmas “Guest-Ready” Zones (Where People Actually Look)
When guests pop in, they don’t inspect your loft. They notice:
- Kitchen worktops + sink + hob (grease and crumbs love December)
- Bathroom (toilet, basin, shower screen, mirrors)
- Hallway + living room floors (mud, rain, pine needles, glitter… somehow)
- Door handles + light switches (fingerprints everywhere)
- Bins (fresh liners = instant improvement)
If you focus on these areas first, Christmas house cleaning Reading becomes manageable even when you’re busy.
2) Choose Your Hours: 2, 4, or 6 Hours (Spend Them Where You Want)
Berkshire Cleaning Services offers hourly-rated cleans, so you can choose the time that fits your home and your plans:
- 2 hours: a quick reset (kitchen + bathroom, or floors + living areas)
- 4 hours: a fuller clean across key rooms and the “noticeable details”
- 6 hours: ideal if you want multiple rooms tackled properly (plus the forgotten bits)
Because it’s time-based, you can have whatever you wish done on the inside of the property within the time booked—you’re in control of priorities.
If you want ongoing help (or a one-off festive refresh), see our Domestic Cleaning in Reading page here:
https://berkshirecleaningservices.co.uk/services/domestic/
3) Value Service: 6+ Hours Minimum (With a Safety Net if You Need More)
If you want a proper pre-Christmas refresh (the kind that makes the house feel genuinely lighter), the Value service is:
- Minimum 6 hours
- If you need extra time, you can add an extra 2.5 hours at 50% off
That’s a great option if you’re hosting, have kids home for the holidays, or just want to start the New Year without staring at dusty skirting boards.
4) Add Carpets for Just £20 (Available from a 4-Hour Clean)
Carpets take a beating in December—wet shoes, extra footfall, and the occasional “oops” moment.
For just another £20, you can include carpet cleaning within the time booked (this is available from a 4-hour clean, not the 2-hour option). It’s especially handy for:
- hallways and stairs
- living room traffic lanes
- dining area carpets after festive meals
5) Don’t Forget the “Moving Over Christmas” Crowd (End of Tenancy Tips)
If you’re moving out around Christmas or New Year, you’ve got two missions at once: enjoy the season and leave the property inspection ready.
In that case, focus heavily on:
- kitchens degrease (hob/extractor/oven front)
- bathrooms limescale + mould prevention
- skirting boards, door frames, and inside cupboards
If you’re handing keys back soon, start here:
https://berkshirecleaningservices.co.uk/services/end-of-tenancy/
6) The 10-Day Countdown Plan (So You Don’t Panic-Clean on Christmas Eve)
Try this simple schedule:
- Day 10–7: Declutter surfaces (kitchen, hallway, living room)
- Day 6–4: Kitchen + bathroom deep focus
- Day 3–2: Floors, skirting boards, touch points (handles, switches)
- Day 1: Final sparkle pass (bins, mirrors, quick vacuum)
If you’re using stronger products for grease or limescale, it’s worth following the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice on safe use of cleaning chemicals (ventilation, mixing products, and protective gloves):
https://www.hse.gov.uk/
And because December cleaning often involves candles, extra cooking, and guests, it’s also smart to check seasonal home safety guidance from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (especially around kitchens and electrical safety):
https://www.royalberkshirefireandrescue.org.uk/
Need Professional Help in Reading?
Berkshire Cleaning Services connects you with trusted local cleaners in Reading. With ⭐ 90+ Five Star Reviews Google Rating, our contractors know what to focus on to get homes feeling fresh and guest ready.
Book your hours or request a quote here:
https://berkshirecleaningservices.co.uk/contact/
Extra Help for Renters (Deposit Guidance)
If you’re renting and moving out soon, it’s worth understanding what deposit schemes expect and how disputes work. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme explains the process clearly here:
https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/
