Christmas has come and gone. December was a blur of Christmas decorations, baking, festive activities and just underlining busy everything! One thing that has really been neglected due to the holidays is my home. Just a quick glance around my home makes it clear that I really need to do some cleaning before the New Year comes!
After all, it is important to get your home New Year ready so it is fresh and ready to take on 2016! Your home works hard for you throughout the year and now it is time to give a little back! 
Get Your Home New Year Ready
Change Your Furnace Filters. A fresh environment in your home is a must. After the busy holidays and more traffic in your home, it’s time to change those furnace filters. My hubby does a great job of remembering this task monthly. It is important to have the furnace working its best and this means changing the filter!
Clean the Fridge. With all the baking and cooking, our fridge has really seen better days. Just opening the door and taking a look around shows me that maple syrup was popular this month in our home! A nice cleaning will have your fridge ready for the New Year in no time!
Clean the bathrooms. Most of us have guests during the holidays and since the bathrooms are the most used rooms in the home, it is time to pull out the cleaning supplies. Your bathroom and future guests will thank you for it! 
Clean the Dishwasher. This holiday I baked up a storm, which meant I was using my dishwasher more than usual. I am thankful it was always up for the task, but now it is time to pay it forward. My dishwasher may look clean at first glance, but I know there are hidden parts that are not.
Finish® Dishwasher Cleaner is my go-to product! It has a powerful formula with 5x Power Actions that help maintain my machine, remove limescale, clear grease, clean hidden parts and freshens my dishwasher in no time at all! My dishwasher has never been so clean and shiny either! 
I am always a fan of easy-of-use, so it’s nice that I can just peel off the sticker, place upside down in the dishwasher, and run my machine on its hottest cycle! Use Finish® Dishwasher Cleaner once a month to keep your dishwasher at its best!
kathy downey says
Oh yes its nice to start the year nice and fresh,because our grandkids were out of town we will be having Christmas Eve celebrations tonight and as follows.At this time i also want to thank you for the giveaways,tips and ideas and most of all for the recipe for the Cat treats,we made double batch for the rescues.Wishing you and yours a 2016 filled with happiness and good health.
Kristen says
I read every comment you write Kathy and honestly, they always put a smile on my face. I can’t thank you enough for being such a fabulous fan and reader Kathy!!!! May 2016 be your best year yet!!!! Meowy Hugs!!!!
kathy downey says
We just made 4 batches last night of your famous cat treat and the feral,s for this week are loving them….its im thinking the best treats they ever had
Kristen says
I absolutely LOVE hearing this Kathy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Susan T. says
All of these tasks are great ideas that I really should get done. Now I need to enter to win the cleaning services so I have someone to do them!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
yes, it’s time to get cracking on the cleaning again. I didn’t have time before Christmas but I will have to buckle down and get it all ship-shape again. 🙂
Lynda Cook says
As soon as the decorations come down we are washing the walls in the livingroom, they sure need it bad!!
Maggie C says
Thanks for introducing the cleaner! Never seen it before – I use to just clean it by hand, but this is a way better option! thanks!
salexis says
I think my biggest task for preparing for New Years is de-cluttering…. I will feel a lot lighter entering the new year with less junk in the house!
Birdiebee says
I agree that it is time to get the home ready for the New Year. I have not seen this Finish Dishwasher Cleaner as of yet but will be looking for it in the stores.
mrdisco says
i wish i had a room that neat and tidy
jan says
I really do need to put changing that furnace filter on the calendar!
Cheryl Grandy says
I love starting the New Year with a clean house! But I don’t think I’ll have time to do much cleaning before 2016 comes rushing in this year. I seem to be behind with everything. So I guess my New Years Resolution will be to get that cleaning and organizing done!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I also wanted to wish you a very Happy New Year and a fantastic 2016 too. 🙂
Michelle ward says
When you said clean the dishwasher I never thought it would be so simple. I am putting the finish dishwasher cleaner on my shopping list. I wish they made something similar to clean my oven.
AD says
I wish I was as organized; I always find myself scrambling and stressed out during the holidays and especially with the cleaning regiment! Happy New Year!
K Yee says
Some unexpected events mean that January has gotten away from me. My normal list of January things will be a February list this year. Thanks for the reminders and the information about the dishwasher cleaner and that contest.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
My steam cleaner arrived today, so I have no excuse not to start the spring cleaning early. Just not too sure whether I can use it to clean the insides of my windows when it’s freezing outside – any ideas?
kathy downey says
I am so glad the house is being painted inside every room i am going to have such a lovely Fall with all the painting and cleaning done.
Darlene W says
It will soon be that time of the year again and getting those paint brushes out seems closer than ever