Before you throw on your sunnies and toss your suitcase in the car, hold that vacation excitement for just a second—because your home needs a little TLC before you leave it unsupervised. Trust us, your future self (the one who comes back tired, sun-kissed, and possibly sandy) will thank you. Here are 10 things to organize at home before you head out, with some handy tools from Lola® Products to help get the job done. Let's make that return home feel like a reward, not a punishment.
1. Fridge: The Forgotten Frontier
Vacation Rule #1: No one wants to come back to a science experiment in the crisper drawer. Toss perishables, wipe shelves with the Jumbo Microfiber Cloth, and maybe leave a box of baking soda behind to keep smells at bay.
2. Trash Patrol
Take it all out—kitchen, bathroom, even that mysterious bag in the laundry room. Wipe down bins with the Anti-Microbial Clean n' Wipe Cloths to prevent funky surprises. Bonus: less guilt while sipping piña coladas.
3. Sink and Drains
No one likes coming home to a sink that smells like it had a party in your absence. Give it a good scrub using the Pot Brite™ All Purpose Scrub Sponges—it cleans, scrubs, and makes you feel like a dishwashing ninja.
4. Floors You’ll Want to Return To
Nothing ruins a vacation high like sticky floors. Use the The Revolution Microfiber Spin Mop System for a fast sweep of hard surfaces. It absorbs, scrubs, and makes your post-vacation return feel hotel-fresh.
5. Bathroom Basics
Clean the toilet (yep, sorry), wipe counters, and toss that nearly-empty shampoo bottle. Large Scrub Brush—it’s great for scrubbing grout and tiles too!
6. Laundry (a.k.a. The Beast)
Wash it, fold it, and put it away. That way you’re not greeted by Mt. Laundry when you return. Use the Large Angle Broom with Dustpan to tidy up the laundry room while you're at it.
7. Mail Mayhem
Clear your counters and leave instructions for a mail hold—or get a neighbor to grab it. Less clutter, less chaos, more vacation zen.
8. Entryway Chaos
Organize shoes, keys, and that mystery pile of receipts by the door. A clean entryway is the warm welcome you deserve. Give the area a quick sweep with Corn Broom – for old-school efficiency.
9. Pet Area
If your pet is staying behind with a sitter, make life easier by organizing food, toys, and leashes. The Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ w/ extender handle picks up all types of dirt, dust, debris, pet hair and much more!
10. The “Oh No” Zones
You know the spots—junk drawers, that one countertop, the chair that holds 47 things. Take 15 minutes and give them a mini-declutter. Wipe down surfaces with the 360 Extender Duster Comparable Starter Kit—it traps more dust than a traditional feather duster!
So go ahead, take that vacation. With a little help from Lola®, your home will be cleaner, calmer, and totally unbothered by your absence. Now, who packed the sunscreen?
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