Post-holiday cleanup: 10 tools to get 'er done

Now that the high season of holiday house parties is starting to wind down, it's high time to start thinking about cleanup. Behold, a few tools to clean those 'nog goblets and remove those stubborn fruitcake stains from the davenport.

Fri, Dec 28 2012 at 10:06 AM

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Green Cleaning, Holiday

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Well, hello! I hope everyone had (or is still having) a most merry holiday.

On the topic of merriment, it's probably time that you think about unleashing solutions to help remedy the unholy mess of stains, spots, smudges, splatters and splotches left behind by the nonstop parade of rowdy houseguests, anxious pets, tipsy grannies, and coaster-eschewing brother-in-laws that may have passed (or are still passing) through your home over the last couple of weeks. Below, you'll find a handful of eco-friendly cleaning supplies to help you conquer any unsightly seasonal remainders. And in addition to the below products — many of them new to the market — that I have on my radar, it's never a bad idea to save a few bucks by concocting your own natural cleaning solutions from household staples like white vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and the like.

Have any post-holiday party cleanup rituals that you'd like to share? Any specific products that you consistently rely on for erasing all evidence of somewhat sloppy festivus festivities?

HAVEN Castile Soap - 12 oz @ HAVEN ($15.95)

Common Good Floor Cleaner @ West Elm ($14.95)

Murchison-Hume Everyday Furniture Spritzer @ Williams-Sonoma ($9.95)

NYCIB Duster @ West Elm ($14)

Bambooee Reusable Bamboo Towels - 20 sheets @ Reusit.com ($9.95)

Eco-Me Matt Carpet Deoderizer @ Abe's Natural Market ($8.71)

Seventh Generation Organic All-Purpose Natural Cleaner @ Whole Foods Markets

Full Circle Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner @ Green Depot ($7.95)

Method Smarty Dish Plus @ Method ($7.49)

TerraCycle Drain Maintainer and Cleaner @ DwellSmart ($8.99)

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