Get rid of the often overlooked eye pain and prepare for your family gathering. Image source: Getty Images/TNS/PeopleImages

Once you live at home for a while, you start to lose sight of it. The artwork on the wall, the pillows on the sofa, and the clutter on the countertop have all become such fixtures, you won't even notice them. But when guests come over, they will definitely see all this.

Before you entertain a small group of people, preparing for your family gathering is as easy as getting rid of eyes you can't see in every room. We are looking at you, the trash can in the living room. And you, the pile of paper in the kitchen. You don’t necessarily need to get rid of these items completely, but relocating them during the party is the fastest and easiest way to make your space look tidy. You don’t even need to buy anything new.

Here are tips to get your kitchen, living room, and bathroom ready to welcome guests.

Paper Pile: It’s time to move any piles of mail, directories, and bills on your work surface. If you have time, tidy it up now, if not, just move them all to the storage box or home office during the party. Just remember to return to the newspaper after the party.

Small appliances: You may be used to taking out the blender, but do you really need it at a party? If not, store it in a cupboard or storage room. You will love the extra counter space for preparing meals or mixed drinks.

Children's toys: Has your living room turned into a playroom? Take a storage box and collect all the scattered Lego blocks, dolls and toy trucks, and then stuff them under the bed or in the closet.

Visible wires: between TVs, speakers, gaming systems and mobile phone chargers, wires and wires can easily become a mess. Arrange the wires and consider investing in a cable box. To make the wires around the room look neater, order some wire clips to carefully guide them along the molding.

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Litter box: Do you put the cat's litter box in the living room (or any room where the guest is)? It's time to move it to a bedroom or other remote place. Even if you are diligent in maintenance, guests may be more sensitive to the sights and smells you are accustomed to.

Large quantities of products: It may be convenient to put a large number of products on the bathroom counter or open shelves, but to your guests, it will appear disorganized. Store all items in a trash can or basket.

Dirty shower curtain: If your shower curtain is mouldy, guests will definitely see it. Now is the time to invest in new curtains or buy Mr. Clean Magic Eraser-this is the secret to fast cleaning of soapy scum shower curtains.

An old toothbrush for cleaning: Many of us have an old toothbrush on hand to scrub the grout line, but your guests may not want to see it. Hide this rough (but necessary) cleaning tool in the drawer.

Cleaning products: Similarly, toilet cleaners and brushes may be essential, but you don’t need to show them. After cleaning the bathroom, please hide these supplies before your arrival.

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