WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE SWAP

No one wants to come home from vacation to a messy house. Even less desirable is to start your holiday in someone else's untidy home. Before heading off to that gorgeous swap house you will need to take the time to thoroughly clean your own home.

There are other tasks you will want to remember each time you swap. That's where your permanent "Home Exchange To Do List" can help keep you organized.

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We are flying off to Florida the day after Thanksgiving. Below you will find what our "Home Exchange To Do List" looks like. What additional items are on your list?

CLEANING TO DO's
Clean entire house
Throw out clutter (recycle magazines, put un-needed items in storage unit)
Inflate extra Areobed if more than five guests
Make each bed with fresh sheets
Leave fresh towels on each bed

HOSPITALITY TO DO's
Chill welcome bottle of champagne
Put out basket of toiletries
Put out flower arrangements
Write welcome note
Make tourism/house note info packet
Refrigerate simple welcome meal: include info in welcome note
Put coffee next to coffee maker

CAT CARE TO DO's
Set cat food jar on counter near cat food bowls
Clean automatic fountain and fill reservoir
Empty cat litter box

SUPPORT TO DO's
Write note authorizing exchangers to use our home and garage space
Alert friends with keys that exchangers may need help
Leave numbers of friends, cat hospital, maintenance staff and security office

PRIVACY TO DO's
Lock filing cabinet
Put fragile sentimental objects in locked closet

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