How To Prep for Company in 5-Minutes Flat
When you get a call from [enter judgmental relative here] saying they’ll be at your place in five minutes, what do you do?
In a perfect world, your home is clean and clutter-free, and you have just enough time to set out a snack for your guest. In the real world, though, you need those five minutes to scramble and hide all evidence of real life (aka mess).
If you need to get your place in tip-top shape in record time, we’ve got you covered. Here are five easy tricks to prep for company fast:
1. Stash Dirty Dishes in the Oven
Hey, no judgement here. If the dishwasher’s full, load those dirty dishes into the oven and close the door. Tip: You may not want to offer freshly baked cookies to your guests!
2. Hide Your Laundry in the Shower
If your towels have made their way into a pile on your floor, they’re not going to look any better hung up. If your guests aren’t staying overnight (and won’t need a shower), throw the towels into the shower and close the curtain. Out of sight, out of mind.
3. Put Your Mail in the Junk Drawer
Old coupons and magazines seem to make inconspicuous piles all over the house. If it’s junk, trash it. If you want to hold onto something, like that magazine you haven’t had time to read, combine everything and conceal it in the junk drawer.
4. Switch Out the Couch Blankets and Pillows
If you have some four-pawed loved ones around the house, they tend to leave a trail of fur on your couch.
To give your couch a quick de-fur treatment, try this trick: Keep a spare set of blankets and pillows in the linen closet. If you have some unexpected company, you can switch out the dirty pillows for fresh, fur-free pillows in two seconds flat.
If you’re feeling ambitious, you can throw the blankets and throws right into the laundry room.
5. Close Your Closet Doors
When was the last time a guest asked to peek into your closet? Probably never. Knowing it’s a secret space, shove your laundry, shoes and coats into your closet (and hope they don't mistake it for a door to the bathroom).
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