Two cleans that carry the hosting season
Hosting a holiday is two cleaning jobs pretending to be one. There is the clean before, when the house has to look its best for people who do not live there, and there is the clean after, when the kitchen has cooked for twelve and the living room held all of them. We split holiday work into those two visits on purpose, because they need different things. The before clean is about presentation. The after clean is about recovery.
Here is what each one covers for a Castle Rock home.
Before the big day
- Kitchen detailed, since it is about to do the most work
- Guest bathrooms scrubbed, fixtures and mirrors included
- Floors vacuumed and mopped through the gathering rooms
- Dusting and detail in the spaces guests actually see
- High-touch points wiped before a houseful arrives
The day after
- Kitchen reset after the cooking, counters and sink cleared
- Spills, sticky spots, and floor traffic handled
- Bathrooms re-cleaned after heavy guest use
- Trash and recycling cleared, surfaces wiped down
Why timing matters more during the holidays
Castle Rock winters add their own mess to the season. Snow and the sand crews put on the roads come inside on every boot, and a house full of guests tracks it straight through the entry and onto the floors you just cleaned. The weeks around Thanksgiving and Christmas are also when our calendar fills fastest, so the date you want is the date someone else wants too. The fix is simple: send your date early. We confirm by text and hold it.
| Clean | Goal | Best timing |
|---|---|---|
| Before the event | Guest-ready presentation | 1 to 3 days before |
| After the event | Recovery and reset | The next day |
| Both, booked together | Hands-off hosting | Reserve the pair early |
Which holiday clean should you book?
| If you are | Then book |
|---|---|
| Hosting and want the home to shine for guests | A before clean, Premier or Elite level |
| Recovering from a big gathering | A day-after clean |
| Hosting and want zero cleanup stress | Both, booked together early |
| Wanting the home held all season | Add recurring through winter |
Pricing and booking
Holiday cleans price by square footage and tier like any clean, with the after-party condition factored in for a heavy reset. Build a number on the pricing page, then send a request with your date. We confirm by text. If you want the home detailed first, the deep clean page covers that, and the Castle Rock page links every clean we offer.
What clients say
"The crew did a great job cleaning my older home. They communicated well, were on time, and made the house feel brand new."
"The best cleaning experience I have had. So thorough and professional, and they do not leave any stone unturned. They are also local."
"Easy to communicate with, transparent on pricing, then they executed. We have worked with a number of cleaning teams and InHome is the best."
Straight answers
Should I book before or after the event?
Many clients book both. A before clean gets the home guest-ready, and an after clean resets it once everyone leaves. You can book either on its own, or pair them for the full hosting season.
How far ahead should I schedule for the holidays?
As early as you can. The weeks before Thanksgiving and Christmas are our busiest, and dates fill first-come. Send your date in a request as soon as you know it and we hold the slot by text.
What does a pre-holiday clean focus on?
Guest-facing areas: the kitchen you will cook in, the bathrooms guests use, floors, and the rooms everyone gathers in. We can run it at the Premier or Elite level depending on how detailed you want it.
Can you clean up after a party?
Yes. A day-after clean handles the kitchen, spills, bathrooms, and floors so you are not recovering from hosting on your own. Send the date and rough headcount and we scope it.
Is holiday cleaning priced differently?
It is priced by square footage and tier like any clean, with the condition factored in for a heavy after-party reset. Build a number on the pricing page and we confirm by text.
Host the holiday, skip the cleanup.
Send your date and we hold a before clean, an after clean, or both. We text you back to confirm.