Pre-Holiday Cleaning Checklist: Get Your Rugs Guest-Ready
The holidays are around the corner—which means gatherings, houseguests, and more traffic in your home than usual. Between planning meals, prepping guest rooms, and hanging decorations, it’s easy to forget one of the most visible parts of your home: your rugs.
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, a holiday party, or family from out of town, a clean rug helps your whole home feel fresher, more put together, and more welcoming.
Here’s your go-to pre-holiday rug care checklist to make sure everything’s ready before the guests arrive.
✅ 1. Schedule Your Cleaning Before the Holiday Rush
This one’s key: Fall is one of the busiest times of year for professional rug cleaners (especially in Charlottesville!). Waiting too long could mean you miss your window for service before the big day.
Book early so you’re not scrambling the week before.
🛋️ 2. Prioritize the Most-Used Spaces
Not sure which rugs to focus on? Start with these:
Living Room Rugs: This is where people will gather, sit, and snack.
Dining Room Rugs: Food + wine + foot traffic = high risk for spills.
Entryway Rugs: First impressions happen here—don’t overlook it!
Guest Room Rugs: Clean rugs = a more welcoming space for visitors.
🐾 3. Treat Pet Stains & Odors Ahead of Time
You may be used to the smell, but your guests will notice.
If your pets have had accidents or there’s lingering odor in the rug fibers, now is the time to take care of it. Our pet treatment neutralizes odor without damaging delicate rugs—and it’s safe for kids and animals.
🕯️ 4. Freshen Up for Holiday Photos
Hosting a cozy gathering or taking family portraits at home?
Fresh rugs brighten up the space, remove dullness, and make a big difference in how your home feels and photographs.
📆 5. Plan for a Quick Turnaround (We Can Help!)
At Rudy’s, we offer:
Pickup and delivery
Fast turnaround (~2 weeks)
Expert care for wool, silk, Persian, and synthetic rugs
And a team that knows the holidays are important.
We’ll help you get your home rug-ready—without adding stress to your holiday plate.
🎁 Book Now to Guarantee Your Spot
We fill up quickly this time of year, so don’t wait to schedule your pre-holiday rug cleaning. Your future self (and your guests) will thank you.
📞 Call or us at 434-296-7166
📧 hello@rudysrugcleaning.com
📍 605 Cami Lane, Charlottesville, VA
