The living/family room is usually more about decluttering than cleaning so make sure you have the yard sale box handy again! Declutter first so cleaning is easier and remember to put things that go in other rooms just outside the door and deal with it after your done. Go through toys, dvds, coffee table books, magazines, and any other clutter that may be hanging around and get rid of whatever isn't loved or often used.
Once again start at the top and work your way down. Get any cobwebs with a vacuum or broom, then dust the fan, light fixtures and other high items you may need a ladder for. Continue dusting everything else in the room, top to bottom, not forgetting the electronics, frames, window sills and behind things. To remove dust from curtains, without removing or washing them, use a lint roller-it works wonders! Be sure to clean out any light fixtures that may have dust or dead bugs in them.
Now for the floors. If you have hard floors, sweep and mop everywhere. If you have carpets vacuum everywhere; move the furniture if you can and get under everything (you never know what may get moved when guests are over and it can be so embarassing when furniture is moved and it's filthy underneath). Vacuum in the couch and chairs as well. It's usually a good idea to clean your carpets at this point; you can borrow, rent, buy one, or pay a company to do it.
With regular clutter control it will be easy from this point to spot clean and keep it looking good through the holidays.
Tip: The living/family room an easy room to collect clutter in. Here are a few ways I have found to disguise some of it in my home.
1. Ottoman with storage room inside holds video games.
2. Old tin keeps blocks and other toys on hand.
3. Short long basket holds magazines and books and can slide right under the couch.
4. Hope chest serves for seating, holds toys and throw blankets.
5. Power strip runs from the plug in to behind the television so there is only one cord visible, the rest plug into it.
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