12 days of clean-mas: Get your house ready for the festivities with this 12 day cleaning calendar

The countdown to Christmas has begun, the bells are ringing, decorations are going up, and everyone is getting their house ready for the holiday.

Cleaning and laundry expert, Dr. Beckmann has conjured up a festive 12-day Countdown to Christmas selection box of cleaning tips, so your humble abode is spick and span in time for the holiday season.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS CLEANING

DAY ONE: Dreaming of a GloWHITE Christmas

First things first… it’s time to rescue your Christmas decorations from the attic and give them a well-needed dust. To brighten up your snowmen, angels or snowflake soft toys place them in the wash alongside Dr. Beckmann’s Glowhite ULTRA to bring the faded colour back to life

DAY TWO: De-clutter and deep clean your home, ready for a new year (and new presents)

Christmas is almost upon us, so it’s time for a clear-out. Go through your house top to bottom and get rid of anything you don’t need – ready for 2022! Don’t forget to clean those usually forgotten items such as doorknobs, handles, and letterboxes. It’s important to regularly wipe down the front door with soap and water and apply a surface cleaner to the objects. Make sure to scrub at those skirting boards too with a damp cloth after tackling them with a vacuum and duster

DAY THREE: Watch your windows sparkle and freshen up the floors

As the winter weather is coming in strong, make sure to give your windows a wipe down. Sweep loose dirt from the window frame with a brush, then use a glass cleaner with a microfibre cloth or paper towel to finish the job. Floors also often have unseen dirt and germs and require a deeper clean. Make sure to use a specialised cleaner to leave your bathroom and kitchen floors sparkling

DAY FOUR: Give your appliances a 5* service

Tackle the dishwasher and washing machine with Dr. Beckmann’s Service-it Deep Clean range. Pour the powder directly into the bottom of the empty dishwasher or drum of the washing machine, then select a standard cleaning programme and run the cycle. Home appliances are on a never-ending cycle during the holiday season, so using a specialised cleaner to banish the bacteria and microorganisms living inside will ensure your clothes and dishes are left fresh and clean

DAY FIVE: Travel in style

De-clutter and clean your car ready for the holidays. Take out the floor mats and shake the dirt off, then give it a once over with the vacuum. It’s always handy to have a mini travel wash in your car, for any overnight stain emergencies

DAY SIX: Fab-loo-ous toilet treatment

Clean your toilet using Dr. Beckmann’s famous Power-Foaming Toilet Cleaner. Watch as the foam fizzes up to a mountain of fresh cleaning fun. We challenge you not to become obsessed with the festive foam?!

DAY SEVEN: Tackle the teapot

Descale your kettle ready for the winter warming hot drinks. Fill your pot with a mixture of half water and half vinegar, leave to soak overnight. Rinse thoroughly in the morning to remove any lingering odours, then boil up some fresh water

DAY EIGHT: Stairway to cleaning heaven

Hoover up your stairs to remove all the excess debris and dirt. For the more stubborn stains use Dr. Beckmann’s Carpet Stain Remover to snow them who’s boss!

DAY NINE: Food, Glorious, Food!

Clean and empty your fridge ready for the festive food. Take out all drawers and shelves and wash thoroughly with washing-up liquid and hot water

DAY TEN: Paw-fectly clean-up after your pets

Spruce up your pet’s bed ready for the Christmas fun, pop it in the washing machine for a deep cleanse, then give those stubborn marks a scrub with Dr. Beckmann’s Pet Stain & Odour Remover

DAY ELEVEN: Overwork that oven

Give the oven a deep clean ready for the Christmas dinner. Apply cleaning gloves and squirt oven cleaner all over the exterior and interior of the oven. Leave overnight, then use a cloth to scrub the spillages away. Your oven will be shining clean and fresh in no time

DAY TWELVE: Ho, Ho, Ho

Pop all of the family’s Christmas jumpers in the wash ready for the big day! Use Dr. Beckmann’s Re-Usable Colour Collector Cloth to ensure that your festive jumpers stay merry and bright

And…RELAX! Put your feet up, the festivities have begun – Merry Clean-mas!

On getting the house Christmas ready, Dr. Beckmann spokesperson, Susan Fermor said: “Getting your homes straight before the festivities can be a mammoth task, with houses needing a deep clean, a mountain of decorations to go up and muddy footprints and pawprints through the house from winter walks. Following our countdown cleaning tips everyday will ensure your home is holiday ready, so you can see the new year in with a fresh, clean start!”