TIMESLEDGER | QNS.COM | APRIL 8-14, 2022
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NINE EASY STEPS TO PREP YOUR HOME FOR EASTER
BY SHARA LEVINE
Hosting friends and family at your home is a guaranteed
way to make long-lasting memories.
Not only will your guests be reminiscing about
the wonderful chats and laughs you shared, but
thanks to some quick tips from Minwax(R) spokesperson,
Bruce Johnson, they’ll remember how great your home
looked, too.
To prepare your home for guests, no matter how long
they plan to stay, consider these 9 easy tips:
Mats and rugs
The sand and dirt on the bottom of guests’ shoes act
like 60-grit sandpaper, wearing away your floor’s finish
as they move from room to room. Protect your floors with
fresh doormats and colorful rugs on each side of your
doors. Plus, new rugs add a welcoming touch while instantly
refreshing your space.
Fill furniture nicks
Make furniture look new again by filling in marks
and scratches the easy way with Minwax(R) Stain
Markers(TM). Available in a wide range of wood tone colors,
Minwax Stain Markers have a convenient felt tip that
delivers stain precisely where you need it, making your
worn furniture look virtually new again.
Move fragile objects
Hosting can mean extra activity throughout a home
and accidents can easily happen. Rather than a friend accidentally
bumping into your grandma’s heirloom porcelain
vase, opt to store it for a while. Breakables are best
put away when guests are over, especially when hosting
large parties.
Clean hardwood floors
Keep your floors looking great for company with
Minwax(R) Hardwood Floor Cleaner. It’s an easy to use
cleaner that will gently remove dirt and grime, without
leaving a soapy film behind.
Protect finishes
A great way to preserve and protect the finish on any
of your wooden furniture is with a coat of Minwax Paste
Finishing Wax, in either natural or special dark. Rub it
on, let it begin to dry, then buff with a soft cloth to a semigloss
sheen.
Directions
Finicky furnace? Touchy toilet? Microwave with a
mind of its own? Ease guests’ stay by posting a small note
card with directions for anything that might not be obvious.
You’ll make them feel at home!
Set out guest towels
Overnight guests will need to shower and prepare for
the day. Set out extra towels and washrags for their use either
by the guest bathroom sink or on their bed. Not only
is this convenient, but it also encourages guests to wipe up
wet messes which will eliminate future mold and mildew
growth.
Protect tabletops
To avoid unintended white rings and water spots on
wooden surface, apply a coat of Minwax(R) Wipe-On Poly
a few days before your guests arrive. Then, set out coasters
and trivets for easy use so guests stow drinks safely
throughout your home.
Quick cleanup
No need for a full cleanup after an event, but basic steps
can help avoid long-lasting damage. Make sure to visit
each room and pick up plates, cups, napkins and glasses.
These often have moisture or food under them which can
damage furniture (and smell) if left overnight.
— Courtesy of BPT
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