PRESEASON PREP
The most important part of entertain-
ing, of course, is enjoying your guests,
not stressing about Aunt Martha
judging your under-the-bed dust
bunnies. But if it’s been a while since
your last big clean, now is a great time
to spiff up what you can. If you have
the time and a love of cleaning, tackle
it all. If not, pick a room or a few
tasks you think will make the biggest
impact. Our experts devised methods
that require the least elbow grease
possible, so you can give thanks for
less scrubbing.
YOUR GUIDE TO GETTING TIDY BEFORE—
DING-DONG!—HOLIDAY GUESTS ARRIVE AND
ENTERTAINING SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS.
By Julie Vadnal
Company’s Coming!
Clean Up Fast
Illustrations by Asia Pietrzyk
THE REALIST
42 REAL SIMPLE NOVEMBER 2019
