Parental visits are always a great time, but preparing your home for company can also be stressful. Have you found yourself with a parental visit looming on the horizon only to realize that your apartment looks awful? Don’t worry, and it’s not too late. Here are tips on how to prepare your apartment for a parental visit.

Plenty of Fresh Food Stocked in the Fridge

Parents love to feed you, and the healthier they think we are, the better. You’ll probably be cooking for them a few times during their stay, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room in your fridge, even if it is small. You should consider getting some of those clear containers with lids so things don’t have to be thrown away when mom leaves.

Wash All Bedding and Change out Linens in the Bedroom(s).

You don’t want your mom sleeping in a bed with dirty sheets, so get them washed and changed before she arrives. If you have more than one bedroom, it’s also a good idea to wash all the comforters and pillows for each room. Your parents will appreciate this added touch of cleanliness.

They don’t need to know you’re behind on laundry. If there’s nothing else that seems like it needs to be done, keep things tidy all around so they can walk in and feel right at home as soon as possible. Remember, parents love efficiency, so if everything is put away properly when they arrive, your mom will think of this place as an extension of her own home rather than a vacation rental or hotel room. You want them to enjoy their visit here with you after all.

Get rid of any dirty laundry, make sure you have clean towels in each bathroom, dust all surfaces, and clean the bathroom and bedroom floors. Also, ensure that your closet is neat and organized nicely, so everything has a place.

Deep Clean the Room

Start clearing the clutter and removing any dirty dishes from the countertops or sink. Put all dishes away or at least wipe off any remaining food particles on plates that were left out from dinner last. Have everyone pitch in cleaning up around the house, making beds, and doing dishes to make your parent’s visit that much more pleasant.

If you’re short on space, consider storing some of your extra things with a friend or in storage until your parents leave. This can help declutter your living room and make it feel more open for your visit. To avoid cluttering up drawers and cabinets during their visit, just put everything neatly into baggies and place them inside larger boxes until they leave if space is an issue.

Please make sure the kitchen’s ready with some snacks, foods, and drinks should they get hungry from their travels here and have a nice smelling bathroom for them to use when it comes time after arriving home late at night from work or events throughout the day. If not, keep things tidy overall, so there isn’t anything embarrassing left out when parents arrive.

Give every surface of your home a good scrubbing with soap and water. You might not have the chance to get around to it before they arrive, but you can certainly make a good attempt at getting rid of any germs that may be lurking about.

Get Rid of Anything that Seems like Bad Energy

Bad energy is contagious, so get rid of it before they arrive. Put away anything that might embarrass you if mom and dad walk in unannounced, like magazines and alcohol bottles. Ask your roommate to clear out anything they don’t want your parents seeing as well. You’ll likely feel more comfortable during their visit if the area is free of things that make you uncomfortable or are too personal for others to see.

Other items might include receipts from shopping trips; it can be embarrassing when someone else pays for something, bills, or junk mail. Anything that you don’t want to be displayed should probably find its way into drawers or cabinets until after they leave.

Take anything that is too personal to share with them and put it away. This can be especially helpful if you have a roommate. You should also talk about the boundaries of privacy before they arrive, just in case, there are things that will make anyone uncomfortable.

Moreover, there are certain things you don’t want visitors seeing, like diplomas and awards. Place them away until they leave as well. Keep only items out that are necessary for proper company etiquette or function during their stay.

Ask your friends for any extra furniture lying around you could borrow just for this occasion, so it doesn’t look like strangers live here when mom and dad arrive. You might be surprised what an added accent piece can do for the ambiance of the room!

Put Everything Back Where it Belongs

This is just common sense when preparing an apartment for visitors. Please do what you need to do to ensure guests feel welcome and right at home here during their stay. The most important thing you want them to take away from this experience is that they’d love to return.

Apart from your apartment, you should also ensure that your parents enjoy the amenities offered your community. At The Verge Greeley, you have indoor tanning, resort-style pool, picnic area, and an outdoor grill.

You want them to feel comfortable around your home and enjoy their time here. Even if you’re not the one who usually does it, put some effort into making things nice for mom and dad if they decide to come back sometime soon.