Planning a party? Here's how to get your house sparkling clean ASAP.

Let’s be honest. When throwing a party, getting your house party-proofed and clean is hardly everyone’s favourite job. Here are some handy tips to get your abode looking brand shiny and new before the guests arrive.

Party Prep 1A musty house is a no-no. Open the windows for fresh air, then deodorise your space using your favorite scented room spray.

Party Prep 2Your entry way should feel warm, welcoming and accessible. Is your foyer picked up?

Party Prep 3Create an easy, obvious and safe space for guests to store their possessions.

Party Prep 4The simplest way to de-clutter fast, is to grab a laundry basket or box, take a stroll around your abode gathering up anything that isnt guest-worthy.

Party Prep 5To hit your cleaning hotspots, take a walk in your guests shoes.

Party Prep 6Spray and wait a couple minutes before wiping to give surfaces a properly polished look.

Party Prep 7If you clean only one room, make sure it's the bathroom, with particular focus on the vanity and sink!

Punch a hole in the top of a bottle of vinegar and sit the bottle in your toilet tank.

Party Prep 9Turn your bathroom into a sanctuary.

Party Prep 10Next stop is your kitchen. If your sink is piled high with plates skip the rinsing and put them right into the dishwasher. Then make that sink shine!

Party Prep 11During a party, the kitchen can be a bit chaotic.

Party Prep 12Once your kitchen and bathroom are presentable, head to the living room to pick up any out-of-place items.

Party Prep 13Be sure to give your baseboards a little love. The easiest way is by using your vacuums brush attachment, or barring that, just the hose. It wont take more than a minute to hit the major hotspots.

Party Prep 14Walls are the wallflowers of the cleaning worldthey rarely warrant a second glance.

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