To think you need to clean for “guests”

It only smells different if you spray air freshener (or similar) around. hoovering behind the sofa is not going to make a blind bit of difference.

If you have a regular cleaner or regularly clean yourselves you never need to 'deep clean'.

If you want to do a bit of cleaning and tidying before guests that's great but 'deep clean' is not the terminology

"if it's good enough for me and my family, why should I do any more for others? "

Because we're used to our own mess.
In this case, I don't think Op needs to do anything, but in general people are more grossed out by others' dirt than their own.

Fortunately most people are not as judgy as you.

So those of us living in flats are automatically inhospitable? As long as the bins don't smell I don't see what the problem is...

I wouldn't do any special cleaning for guests-if it's good enough for me and my family, why should I do any more for others? Obviously I would get in any special drinks/foods they need for religious/allergy needs, and to show I care about what they like, but why should I need to do any special cleaning (exceptions if someone is especially vulnerable/things need to moved to suit their mobility needs).

Id have added wiping down the skirting boards

Yep, they'll definitely be getting down on their knees to check the skirting boards, rather than chatting and generally socialising. 🙄

Oh dear. It's not necessary unless the hand towel is really dirty or damp and it was just a suggestion.

A place that is throughly cleaned smells completely different to somewhere that has had a quick once over with a hoover.

It just helps with the freshness.

And this is family that you have visiting?

Two or three times a year I have that number of family members here. I focus more on the catering than cleaning. And I can guarantee that my family members will be far too busy enjoying each others company to notice a hair in the sink (or any other imperfection, frankly).

You have a cleaner. It's not going to be gross. The kitchen and bathroom/toilets need checking over, and if your children have strewn things around, they'll need tidying. Then a quick hoover, and you should be done.

Tbh I feel like it’s a good way to get the ‘deep clean’ houses need evey so often done and out the way. Having visitors is great motivation.

But your guests won't be pulling out the sofas, so doing that to Hoover is pointless!

Id have added wiping down the skirting boards

YANBU

A meal for 15 people is quite a lot in your home and you want ti feel like you can be proud of it

What do you mean "deep clean"? The loo is either clean or it isn't. And the kitchen is probably fine already - I'm assuming you're not actually planning to eat your lunch off the floor. Just do a bit of tidying up, open windows, get rid of junk etc is probably sufficient. They're coming to see you, not your house.

I have someone come in weekly. I do all the downstairs stuff before they come in. Not upstairs because they don't go up there.

I agree with you i do the same before guests. Even if someone messages out of the blue to come round what I can get done in 15 minutes is nothing short of spectacular and more then I've usually done all week 🤣🤣

I would make sure the toilets are clean, the surfaces everywhere are clean and as uncluttered as I can make them. I'd hoover and mop where needed.

Am I fuck doing a deep clean of the goddamn floor tiles that no one is going to look at.

again….I’m no domestic goddess - I do what I need to around the house but am not overly house proud.

so if the toilet is looking a bit minging at any time - I chuck some bleach down and give it a quick scrub - literally take 5 mins.

i don’t ‘do it for guests’ - just for general hygiene! As and when.

my house is ok for me and my family and if anyone else turns up - so be it.

It’s not pristine or a show home - just ‘normal’

no cleaner here - just normal cleaning as and when.

don’t overthink it - am sure it is fine and really if people have nothing better to do than judge your cleaning - it says far more about them than you!!!

Deep clean the kitchen - definitely surfaces, but not inside every cupboard. Maybe also fridge also.
> Mop the floor of the whole downstairs - yes
> Deep clean downstairs toilet - yes
> Remove all clutter from downstairs - within reason. As long as rooms are clean and tidy
> Wipe all downstairs surfaces - yes
> Empty downstairs bins - yes, if nearly full
> Hoover upstairs - hallways
> Deep clean upstairs bathroom. - clean and tidy

But way are you leaving the cleaning for tomorrow. Couldn’t most have been done today, with last minute hoovering and surface wiping being done tomorrow?

No way would we do all this if you want to personally fine you do it yourself

What she said, 100%.

I live in a reasonable state of cleanliness all the time. What's good enough for me is good enough for any other human. If it wasn't, it wouldn't be ok for me either.

I also welcome guests dropping by at short notice - I'm actually really surprised how many people clean (at all, never mind deep clean) for guests.

Are your family so judgemental that this is really necessary?

I’d just hoover, mop, ensure kitchen and bathroom and living dining rooms are clean and tidy. And toilet duck the toilet.