Preparing Your Home for Vacation

HEADED OUT FOR VACATION? HANDLE THESE HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS FIRST.

As you are packing for your upcoming trip and double-checking your luggage, it´s a good idea to prepare your home for your absence. From cleaning up to making sure everything is safe and secure, making a few small preparations before you leave can make a big difference when you return from your trip. 

1.TIDY UP YOUR HOUSE

A tidy home reflects a tidy mind. Coming home to a fresh slate won't be disappointing.

Check inside your refrigerator while you're at it. Any food that will expire while you're away should be frozen, eaten, or thrown away. This is pretty self-explanatory. No one wants to come home to a fridge full of rotten, stinky foods

        

  Upstairs room at Villa Puro                      Kitchen at Villa Puro

Please remember! Place valuables in unexpected spots, such as a board game, the detergent box, or the kitchen. These spots are usually the last places for unwanted guests to look.

4.UNPLUG MOST APPLIANCES

Take an extra lap around the house to ensure that all of the lights are out and no electronics are in operation.

        

  Bathroom at Villa Puro                             Front area at Villa Puro

5.TAKE CARE OF YOUR MAILS AND DELIVERIES

Whether you put your mail on pause, forward it, or ask a neighbor to pick it up, you’ll want to make sure that your mail is taken care of. Make sure you do the same thing for deliveries. If you’re expecting any deliveries in your absence, ask a neighbor to hold them for you until you return

6. DOUBLE CHECK THE LAUNDRY

While busy running around packing and cleaning the house, it's easy to forget the obvious things. That last load of laundry you forgot to put in the dryer, for instance. Please check the washer before you leave. Coming home to a full load of laundry that has had a week to sit and sour is less than ideal, to say the least.

           

   Dining room outside at Villa Puro            Outdoor swimming pool at Villa Puro

7.LOCK THE WINDOWS AND DOOR

Last but not least, take a final look at your organized home, lock all the windows and door, and let the vacation begin!