The Best Vacuum Cleaners for the Holidays

The holidays are right around the corner, and there's lots to do, especially if you're the designated party host in your family. With party planning on your mind, you're probably also stressing about cleanup once the holiday craziness has come to pass. To help you handle the messes that tend to come with holiday merriment, we've compiled a list of vacuum cleaners to have on hand that will make the process far easier. Whether you're hosting an intimate get-together or a massive party, our vacuum picks can help you out with keeping everything tidy.

Prepping Your Home

Before we can even talk about cleanup, we first need to discuss getting your home party-ready. That means tidying and vacuuming every inch of your living space before guests arrive. For most people, a standard upright vacuum should be enough to handle most of your day-to-day vacuuming needs, though holiday prep may require a deeper clean. Stick vacuums and cordless vacuums can help you reach those tight spaces under furniture, in ceiling corners, or between your cabinets. If you have pets in your home, you may want to consider a pet vacuum that is specifically built to handle dog or cat hair wherever it may be.

Tidying During the Party

After your home is vacuumed and ready for hosting, you're going to want to keep it that way, even during your party. A host's job is never truly over until the party ends, so to keep things tidy during the festivities without causing too much of a ruckus, you should keep a small handheld vacuum available for small messes. These devices are helpful for handling loose crumbs, spilled chips, confetti, or any spur-of-the-moment messes on the couch or carpet that require immediate attention. Try not to go overboard, though! After all, it's your party too.

Post-Party Cleanup

The real cleaning begins once the holidays are over. With a bunch of friends and family making themselves at home with party snacks, you're bound to have stains on the carpet, crumbs in your rug, and other messes to handle. This is where you can bring out your heavy-duty vacuum arsenal. Carpet and hardwood floor cleaners can handle deep stains in your fabrics and messes on your hardwood alike. If you need some extra help, you can pick up a robotic vacuum. These convenient little devices can make their way around your home on their own. This makes them ideal for handling some of the less messy areas while you handle the rooms that might require a human touch.

Holiday cleanup can add a ton of hassle to an already stressful time of year. Why not make it easier on yourself with a vacuum that can keep up with the messes as they appear? Regardless of your cleaning tools of choice, we hope the messes stay to a minimum and you enjoy your extra family time. Happy holidays from all of us at P.C. Richard & Son!