Guests Are Coming Checklist

Guests Are Coming Checklist

Get the house guest-ready without suddenly deciding every cupboard needs reorganising too 😂.

Focus on the parts of your home your guests will actually see, tackle the important jobs first and keep everything you need to remember in one simple interactive checklist. Tick things off as you go and your progress will save automatically on this device.

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GUEST PREP 01

First Impressions

Clear clutter from the entrance Put away excess shoes & coats Vacuum / sweep entryway Wipe front door if needed Quick wipe of mirror / glass Freshen the entrance

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GUEST PREP 02

Living Room

Put visible clutter away Straighten cushions & throws Clear coffee & side tables Quick dust of obvious surfaces Vacuum / sweep floor Make sure there is enough seating Check lamps / lighting Open window briefly / freshen room

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GUEST PREP 03

Guest Bathroom

Clean toilet Clean sink & taps Wipe mirror Put out a clean hand towel Check hand soap Check toilet roll Empty bathroom bin Quick floor clean

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GUEST PREP 04

Kitchen Reset

Wash dishes / load dishwasher Clear & wipe worktops Clean sink & taps Empty kitchen bin Hide / put away obvious clutter Sweep / vacuum floor Make room in fridge if needed Check glasses / mugs are ready

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GUEST PREP 05

Food & Drinks

Decide what you're serving Put snacks / nibbles aside Check drinks are available Chill anything that needs chilling Tea / coffee supplies ready Remember allergies / dietary needs Serving dishes / utensils ready Water / glasses ready

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GUEST PREP 06

Dining & Hosting

Clear dining table Wipe table & chairs Set table if needed Put out napkins Check plates / cutlery / glasses Quick floor clean

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GUEST PREP 07

Overnight Guests

Fresh bedding ready Clean towels available Clear a little space for belongings Put out water / glass Make plug socket accessible Have Wi-Fi details handy Show where bathroom essentials are Think about breakfast / morning drinks

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GUEST PREP 08

Little Finishing Touches

Turn on cosy lighting Freshen rooms gently Check room temperature Sort pets / pet areas if needed Put music on if you want it Put phone on charge Leave yourself time to get ready too 😂 Stop cleaning before they actually arrive

Want your guest-prep list beside you while you tidy?

Use the matching Havenly Life Guests Are Coming printable to keep the important jobs visible while you move around the house. Focus on the areas your visitors will actually use, tick things off as you go and stop wasting time cleaning cupboards nobody is going to open.

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Printable Format Designed for easy home printing

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Guest-Ready Home Focus on the important areas

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Havenly Style Lavender, cream, sage & gold

YOUR PRINTABLE INCLUDES

✓ Entrance reset ✓ Living room ✓ Guest bathroom ✓ Kitchen reset ✓ Food & drinks ✓ Dining space ✓ Overnight guests ✓ Finishing touches ✓ Final 15-min check ✓ Custom jobs ✓ Visit details ✓ Notes

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Your guests are coming to see you, not inspect the top of your kitchen cupboards. Focus on making the spaces they'll use feel clean, comfortable and welcoming — then stop.

🖨️ VIEW THE DIGITAL PRINTABLE Guests Are Coming →

You'll be taken to the printable page where you can view the full Guests Are Coming sheet and access the digital version.