Add extra sparkle

Check your supplies of essential cleaning products and make sure you have sufficient washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, soap powder and carpet shampoo to see you through.

Allocate specific responsibilities - such as loading the dishwasher, vacuuming the carpet, sorting the laundry - to different members of the family so that you don't end up doing everything yourself.

Have a calm Christmas
For more tips and advice on making Christmas as stress-free as possible, read our Ulitimate Christmas planner. Our week-by-week guide will help make life easy, and if you're planning a shopping trip with your partner, read our guide to Staying sane while Christmas shopping as a couple to ensure your day runs smoothly.