The short answer
Do the deep clean in mid to late November, before decorations go up, and schedule a lighter refresh right before your first gathering. Brookfield's holiday tree lighting in front of Town Hall, followed by Santa's fire truck parade, is a good marker: when it is on the calendar, it is time to have the house ready.
Brookfield's holiday season has a hometown feel. The annual tree lighting in front of Town Hall, followed by a fire truck parade with Santa, has drawn hundreds of neighbors for music, cocoa, and candy canes. It is a reminder that hosting season is here, and that the to-do list is about to get long.
We are based at 300 Federal Road in Brookfield, so this is our home season too. Here is the plan we suggest to neighbors.
Mid to late November: the deep clean
Kitchen
- Inside the oven and refrigerator
- Inside cabinets for holiday dishes
- Range hood, backsplash, and cabinet fronts
Living spaces
- Ceiling fans, light fixtures, and blinds
- Baseboards, trim, and doors
- Under and behind furniture before the tree goes up
Bathrooms
- Grout and shower glass
- Inside vanities and medicine cabinets
- Floors, fixtures, and mirrors
Decorating week
- Dust shelves and mantels before decorations go on them.
- Vacuum the tree spot and put a mat underneath.
- Wipe the entry, switches, and door handles.
- Set up a boot tray for wet nights after the tree lighting.
A note for lake homes
If you live near Candlewood Lake, which forms Brookfield's western border, the holidays may be the first time in months the whole house is in use. Rooms closed off since summer can collect dust and stale air. Open them, air them out, and dust before guests arrive.
The new-year reset
After the decorations come down, a second clean catches pine needles, crumbs under furniture, and the kitchen after weeks of cooking. It is also a good moment to start a regular schedule. See what biweekly cleaning covers.
Getting help
Our deep cleaning covers inside appliances, cabinets, fixtures, grout, and baseboards. For a full plan, see when to deep clean your house. Holiday weeks fill quickly, so request your date early.
House cleaning in Brookfield
We clean homes across Brookfield, from Brookfield Center and the Four Corners to neighborhoods along Whisconier Road and near Candlewood Lake. For local details, see our house cleaning page for Brookfield, CT.
Tree lighting details are based on recent local news coverage. Check the Town of Brookfield for this year's date and time.
Holiday deep clean questions
When is Brookfield's holiday tree lighting?
It is held in December in front of Town Hall and has been followed by a fire truck parade with Santa. Check the Town of Brookfield for this year's date and time.
When should I book a holiday deep clean in Brookfield?
Mid to late November, before decorations go up and hosting begins.
What does a holiday deep clean include?
Inside the oven, refrigerator, and cabinets; bathrooms including grout; fixtures, fans, blinds, and baseboards; and floors, including under and behind furniture.
Should I schedule a cleaning after the holidays too?
Many households do. A January reset catches needles, crumbs, and kitchen buildup, and it is a good time to start regular visits.