Christmas & Laundry: A Holiday Survival Guide for a Clean, Cozy Season

Pre-Holiday Prep: Start with a Clean Slate

Before the tree goes up and the cookies come out of the oven, take a day to reset your laundry baseline.

That means:

• Wash all bedding

• Update towel rotations

• Clear out clothing piles

• Clean guest sheets and comforters

• Ensure your laundry area is organized

Starting the holiday season with empty baskets and fresh linens sets a calm tone for the month ahead.

If things are already chaotic, Tip Top Laundry’s wash-dry-fold service can help you reset in a single day.

Prepare for Guests - Fresh Linens Make a Big Difference

If you’re hosting family for Christmas, your laundry doubles overnight. Guests mean:

• Extra towels

• Extra bedding

• More laundry from activities

• Post-event cleanup

Fresh linens make your home feel warm and welcoming. Wash guest bedding a day or two before arrival and store it in sealed bins to keep it crisp.

To keep everything organized:

• Assign towel colors per guest

• Keep spare blankets and pillowcases within reach

• Create a laundry basket for guests' use

If you’re short on time, Tip Top Laundry can take care of large bedding items, which are tough to clean in standard home machines.

Attack Holiday Stains Fast

Christmas stains are some of the toughest all year - red wine, cranberry sauce, gravy, hot chocolate, lipstick, candle wax, chocolate chips, fruit punch, and more.

The golden rule: treat stains immediately.

The second golden rule: never rub — blot!

Here are a few quick fixes:

• Red wine: sprinkle salt, blot, rinse with cold water.

• Gravy & oils: apply dish soap to break grease.

• Cranberry sauce: use cold water and a stain remover, avoid hot water initially.

• Hot chocolate: soak with enzyme detergent before washing.

• Candle wax: freeze the area, scrape gently, then wash.

If a stain survives your attempts, mark it and drop it in a separate bag when using our wash-dry-fold drop off or pickup service - we’ll give it professional attention.

After-Party Laundry Strategy

Whether it’s a Christmas Eve gathering or a big family dinner, you’re going to face the after-party laundry avalanche. The trick is not waiting until the end of the night - or worse, the next day - to handle the mess.

Try this streamlined approach:

• Gather tablecloths, napkins, and runners immediately.

• Soak heavily stained items in cold water overnight.

• Sort kitchen towels separately from clothing.

• Wash décor fabrics gently or spot clean them.

• Toss party linens into a labeled hamper so you don’t forget them.

If you’re exhausted or simply want to enjoy your evening, we get it - Tip Top Laundry offers next-day holiday drop-off so you can wake up to clean, folded linens.

Do a Post-Holiday Laundry Reset

After Christmas winds down, it’s tempting to ignore laundry for a few days - but doing a full reset helps your home return to normal faster.

Your post-Christmas reset should include:

• Washing guest bedding

• Cleaning holiday table linens

• Washing throws and blankets

• Cleaning pet bedding

• Washing tree skirts or décor fabrics

• Cleaning kitchen towels and aprons

This gives you a clean start before the New Year - and removes the last remnants of holiday mess.

When the Laundry Piles Up: Let Tip Top Laundry Help

December is a whirlwind. Between shopping, cooking, hosting, traveling, and celebrating, laundry often becomes the last thing anyone wants to deal with.

That’s why our wash-dry-fold drop off and pickup & delivery services are so popular during the holidays.

Tip Top Laundry offers:

• Fast turnaround

• Professional stain treatment

• Commercial deep-cleaning power

• Neatly folded and packaged clothes

• No sorting, washing, drying, or folding required

You save time, stress, and effort - and enjoy a cleaner, fresher Christmas season.