Clean the rooms your guests will actually use: the entry, the guest bathroom, the kitchen, the dining area, and any guest bedroom. Do the heavy jobs, like the oven and the refrigerator, a week or more ahead. Save quick touch-ups, like the bathroom and floors, for the day before. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Two weeks out: book help and plan
Decide what you will do yourself and what you will hand off. If you want a professional deep clean, book it now. Holiday weeks fill up fast for every house cleaning service.
One week out: the big jobs
- Refrigerator. Toss old food, wipe shelves, and make room for leftovers.
- Oven. You will use it hard on Thursday. Clean it now, not Wednesday night.
- Guest bedroom. Wash sheets, dust, and clear the closet.
- Baseboards and light fixtures in the rooms guests will use.
Three to four days out: the kitchen and dining room
- Wipe cabinet fronts and the backsplash.
- Clean the dining table and chairs.
- Wash any serving dishes you only use once a year.
The day before: touch-ups
- Guest bathroom. Toilet, sink, mirror, fresh towels, extra toilet paper.
- Entry. Sweep, clear shoes and coats, make space for guests’ things.
- Floors in the kitchen, dining room, and entry.
Thanksgiving morning: five-minute resets
Empty the trash and the dishwasher. Wipe the bathroom sink. That’s all.
What you can skip
Rooms guests won’t enter. Closets they won’t open. The garage. Focus your energy where people will be.
Let McCarthy’s Home Services handle the hard part
If your to-do list is already full, we can take the heavy cleaning off your plate. Our house cleaning service covers the whole home, and we also handle specialized jobs like ovens and refrigerators. A deep clean before the holidays means you only need touch-ups the day before.
We bring all supplies and equipment, our maids are screened and trained, and we carry liability insurance. Customers across Withamsville, Anderson Township, Batavia, Amelia, and Milford trust us with their homes, which is how we earned a 4.8-star rating from more than 130 Google reviews.
Call (513) 528-0814, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, or schedule a deep house cleaning.
Frequently asked questions
When should I clean my oven before Thanksgiving?
About a week ahead, so it is ready for heavy use and you are not cleaning it the night before.
What rooms should I clean for holiday guests?
The entry, guest bathroom, kitchen, dining area, and any guest bedroom.
When should I book a house cleaning service for the holidays?
As early as you can. Holiday weeks are busy for every cleaning company.