Do You Clean --?

Question

before company comes over?

Is it just common courtesy or not? I have people coming next weekend! Help!

Thanks!

Does it really matter, Really?!!??

Answer 1

I do. I feel liike people would think im a pig if i didnt. No one whats to sit on a dirty toilet. Dont go crazy but dust and mop. Declutter that always helps things look cleaner.

Answer 2

My husband used to laugh when I made the house spotless and ultra tidy for guests.  We paid a visit some time ago (we were specially invited) and they had not bothered to do anything (for days I think) and the sink in the bathroom was dirty etc. and everything was messy.  He appreciated that when I cleaned everything before guests came that it made them feel welcome. We certainly felt unwelcome as they could not be bothered to clean their own dirt from a sink that we would have to use.  It is different if you visit unexpectedly, you take people as you find them, but on an invited stay you should welcome them with a clean and tidy house.

Answer 3

My mom told me not to look at it like I wanted to make an impression on someone, that makes it a chore.

She said, do it to show honor to your guests.  That way, youre doing it out of honor, love and respect for them.

I know what you mean tho, someone is there 5 minutes and its all for nothing.   I always make sure the bathroom is spotless.   I hate going to someone's house when there is hair in the bathtub and the toilet's a mess.

Answer 4

When I don't get as much done as I would like, I ask myself if they're coming to visit me or my mess. ...and then I continue cleaning.

Answer 5

Does it really matter???? Of course it does. Not necessarily for the fact that your having company, but think about it, If you don't clean the kitchen who wants to eat if it's dirty...If you don't clean the bathroom.. who will want to use it? If you don't pick up before they arrive Do you think they are more likely to stay if it's clean or if it's dirty?I guess I'm just a clean freak cause I can't stand not to have a clean house...No matter WHAT!!!

Answer 6

well, i would clean. but who are these people? if they're your well known family or your best friends, i guess it won;t matter.... but then if they're ur co workers or boss or something, i should say you should clean. this goes for almost anyone at your house though. you would want to make a good first impression.... right?

Answer 7

If you keep your home in order you don't have to do any cram cleaning.  Just a quick spruce up in the bathrooms, they seem to always need something done to them.  Burn some candles with a linen smell.  Makes the home not only smell clean but also feel clean.