The pros have spoken.

Then we enjoyed the season and made merry with family and friends.

The Kitchen Countertops

The kitchen is the best place to begin when it comes to post-holiday cleanup.

Cropped Hand Of Woman Cleaning Inside The Fridge With Cleaning Cloths

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Be sure to wipe the bottoms of any canisters or appliances that sit on your countertops, too.

Crumbs and food bits might be hiding or stuck to the bottoms of these countertop mainstays.

Now is the perfect time to take stock of expired items (its a new year, after all!

She suggests using a baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste for any baked-on or stuck-on food or spills.

The Entryway

Take a glance at your entryway after the holidays.