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Your Ultimate Pre-Thanksgiving Deep Cleaning Checklist

✨ Get Your Louisville Home Holiday-Ready Before Guests Arrive

The smell of turkey in the oven, the sound of family laughter, and a spotless home — that’s what the holidays are all about. But before the festivities begin, every Louisville homeowner knows one truth: the deep cleaning needs to get done.

At Rocking Robins Maids LLC, we’ve helped hundreds of families across Louisville and southern Indiana prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Our Top-to-Bottom Deluxe Cleaning Service removes the stress so you can focus on cooking, decorating, and making memories.

🏠 1️⃣ Ceiling Fans & Light Fixtures — Start at the Top

Warm air and dust collect up high when furnaces turn on for the season. Our team begins every deep clean by hand-washing or wiping all reachable fans and fixtures within a two-step ladder reach. Removing that hidden dust makes your whole home smell fresher and improves indoor air quality for guests.

🪞 2️⃣ Windows & Mirrors — Let the Light Shine In

Clean windows brighten rooms and highlight your holiday décor. We wipe window frames, lock ledges, and glass until streak-free. Polished mirrors amplify twinkle lights and candles — giving your home that cozy, photo-ready glow.

🍽️ 3️⃣ Kitchen Deep Clean — Where Memories Are Made

The kitchen is the heart of the holidays. Before the feast begins, we scrub stovetops, disinfect counters, and clean appliance exteriors. We also polish faucets, shine sinks, and wipe cabinet fronts. Our cleaners even tackle the top of the refrigerator — a spot most people forget but guests always notice.

If you’re cooking multiple dishes, a clean workspace reduces stress and keeps your kitchen safe from cross-contamination. Nothing says welcome like sparkling countertops and a fresh lemon scent.

🛁 4️⃣ Bathrooms & Guest Spaces — Sparkle and Sanitize

With extra visitors, bathrooms become high-traffic zones. We sanitize every surface — tiles, toilets, vanities, and fixtures — leaving them gleaming and germ-free. Mirrors get a final polish, and we restock tissue or hand soap if provided.

We also recommend giving guest bedrooms or bonus spaces a quick refresh: dust furniture, vacuum carpets, and change linens so overnight visitors feel right at home.

🧹 5️⃣ Floors & Baseboards — The Finishing Touch

Once everything above is perfect, our Rocking Detail System moves down to the floors. We vacuum, edge clean along baseboards, and mop using gentle, eco-friendly products. Hand-wiping reachable trim gives that crisp, finished look that separates a basic clean from a true professional deep clean.

🕯️ 6️⃣ Entryway & Common Areas — First Impressions Matter

Your entryway is the first thing guests see. We dust décor, wipe doors, and shine handles so every welcome feels warm. A clean foyer also keeps outdoor dirt from spreading through the house once everyone arrives.

In living areas, we polish furniture, fluff cushions, and tidy accent décor. When guests walk in, they’ll see comfort and care in every corner.

💖 A Rocking Clean You Can Count On

Since 2007, Rocking Robins Maids LLC has been Louisville’s trusted name for residential cleaning. Our award-winning team follows a precise checklist to guarantee consistency, and every cleaning comes with our 100 % Satisfaction Guarantee — if something isn’t right, we’ll make it right within 24 hours.

We’re proud to be a locally owned, family-run company, not a franchise. That means when you call us, you’re talking to real people who care about your home, your time, and your peace of mind.

🎄 7️⃣ After Thanksgiving — Plan Ahead for Christmas

Once the dishes are done and guests head home, don’t forget to schedule your post-holiday refresh. A quick maintenance cleaning in December keeps your home sparkling for Christmas parties or New Year’s gatherings — and you won’t have to scramble before guests arrive again.

Our recurring cleaning options (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) make it easy to keep that Rocking shine all winter long.