The ultimate summer hosting checklist: What to do before guests arrive
With summer socials coming into full swing and warm weather encouraging us to open up our homes for entertaining, creating a welcoming ambience is all part of being a good host. But with long sunny days and indoor-outdoor living, dirt and dust can build up, falling blossom can mess up patios, the barbecue may be in need of some elbow grease, and keeping everything spick and span can be a challenge. As Lynsey Crombie, This Morning’s resident home expert, also known for sharing cleaning tips on social media (@lynsey_queenofclean), puts it: “Hosting a summer barbecue, garden drinks, or simply having friends pop over unexpectedly, there’s always that moment of panic where you suddenly start seeing every fingerprint, overflowing bin and dusty corner in the house. “But the truth is, guests don’t notice perfection, they notice how a home feels.” Indeed, Crombie says a clean bathroom, fresh-smelling spaces, tidy outdoor areas and a welcoming atmosphere will always make more of an impact than spending hours deep-cleaning every room. “The key is focusing on the areas people …
