Houseguest Prep Checklist
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- Before Guests Arrive
- Have a spare key prepared.
- Invest in an inflatable air mattress, if you don't have a spare bedroom.
- Be sure the bed is made, with clean, fresh bed linens.
- Gather extra pillows and blankets.
- Make room in a closet.
- Arrange fresh towels, linens and toiletries are the basic essentials.
- Stack the bedside table with magazines and paperbacks.
- Put together a list of emergency contacts in case something happens while you're out.
- Write down household instructions.
- Clean up your house.
- Vacuum the carpet or floor thoroughly.
- Before your house guests arrive, ask if they have any food allergies.
- Think about what guests might want to do when they visit.
- Having Guests
- Receive them warmly.
- Invite them to help themselves to any food or drink you have available.
- Keep your house guests in mind when shopping for food and drinks.
- Tell them about your meal plans and timetable.
- Make sure they understand they are free to walk about the house and grounds at any time.
- Ask each guest to think of what you can do to make her stay more pleasing.
- Leave magazines, newspapers, and videos in an area that's easily accessible.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Who it's for
This Houseguest Prep Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Houseguest Prep essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Houseguest Prep structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Houseguest Prep Checklist
- Save Houseguest Prep Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Houseguest Prep (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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