Christmas house cleaning Reading made easy for the final days.
If the last blog was your 10-day plan, this is the bit where real life happened. Maybe the kids are home, the weather’s grim, the kitchen has hosted 14 mince pies and a partridge, and your “Day 3–2” schedule has… wandered off.
Good news: your home doesn’t need perfect — it needs reset. And with Christmas and New Year now only days away, this Christmas house cleaning Reading guide is designed for the final stretch: fast wins, maximum impact, minimum stress.
1) The “Guests Are Coming” 30-Minute Rescue (Do This First)
If you do nothing else, do these in order:
- Bins out + fresh liner in (instant improvement)
- Clear kitchen worktops (put everything in a “later basket” if needed)
- Wipe sink + taps + hob front (the shiny bits people notice)
- Bathroom quick reset (toilet, basin, mirror)
- Hallway floor sweep/vac (mud, glitter, pine needles… the usual December suspects)
This is the fastest route to “guest-ready” without losing an entire evening.
2) The Christmas Kitchen: Where the Evidence Lives
December cooking is joyful. It’s also… sticky.
If you’ve got 45–60 minutes, focus on:
- Hob and control knobs (grease collects here quietly)
- Splashback and tiles (splatters love a neutral wall)
- Microwave inside (it’s always worse than you remember)
- Fridge handles + door edges (fingerprints and smears)
If you’re booking cleaning hours, tell the cleaner: “Kitchen surfaces + hob + sink + cupboard fronts are priority.” Time-based cleans work best when you’re crystal-clear on what matters most.
3) Bathrooms: The New Year “Fresh Start” Zone
Bathrooms are where “clean” becomes a feeling. For a proper reset, aim for:
- Shower screen (especially the bottom edge)
- Tap bases (limescale halo)
- Mirror (smears show up under winter lighting)
- Floor edges and behind the toilet (the forgotten bits)
If you’re using stronger products, keep it safe: ventilation, gloves, and never mix chemicals. The HSE guidance is a good reference:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/
4) Floors + Touch Points: The Two Things That Make a Home Feel Instantly Cleaner
If you want the biggest “wow, it feels clean in here” effect:
- Floors: vacuum/sweep, then a quick mop where needed
- Touch points: door handles, light switches, bannisters, remote controls
These are the areas that get hammered in December — and they’re exactly what guests notice without realising they’re noticing.
5) If You’re Moving Over Christmas/New Year: Do This Instead (Quick EOT Focus)
If you’re in the “moving over Christmas” crowd (you brave soul), switch your priorities to inspection-ready basics:
- Kitchen degrease (hob/extractor/oven front)
- Bathroom limescale + mould prevention
- Skirting boards, door frames, inside cupboards and drawers
Start here if you need end of tenancy help:
https://berkshirecleaningservices.co.uk/services/end-of-tenancy/
And for deposit/dispute guidance, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme is the clearest explainer:
https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/
6) Want Help in Reading? Book the Hours, Choose the Priorities
Berkshire Cleaning Services connects you with trusted local cleaners in Reading (RG1–RG6). With ⭐ 90+ Five Star Reviews Google Rating, our contractors know exactly what to focus on to get homes feeling fresh, guest-ready, and ready for the New Year.
If you want a one-off festive refresh or ongoing support, see Domestic Cleaning in Reading:
https://berkshirecleaningservices.co.uk/services/domestic/
Book your hours or request a quote here:
https://berkshirecleaningservices.co.uk/contact/