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Hosting guests? 9 easy steps to prep your home for Easter
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
Th e sand and dirt on the bottom of guests’
shoes act like 60-grit sandpaper, wearing away
your fl oor’s fi nish as they move from room to
room. Protect your fl oors 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 fi lling in marks
and scratches the easy way with Minwax 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 fl oors
Keep your fl oors 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 fi lm behind.
Protect fi nishes
A great way to preserve and protect the fi nish
on any of your wooden furniture is with a coat of
Minwax(R) 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 semi-gloss 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.
Th en, set out coasters and trivets for easy use so
guests stow drinks safely throughout your home.
Quick cleanup
No need for a full cleanup aft er 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. Th ese oft en have moisture or food under
them which can damage furniture (and smell) if left
overnight.
— Courtesy of BPT
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