With the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles meeting in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, you're probably thinking about throwing a Super Bowl party (perhaps Taylor Swift-style ) if you haven't started planning yet. Between the food, drinks, and gathering with friends and family to support your favorite team, it's easy to forget about the next least fun part: cleaning.
Luckily, CNET has put together a list of tips to help you minimize the time and effort spent cleaning up after guests arrive before and after the Super Bowl.
Before the Super Bowl 2025
Avoid staining food : Try to avoid serving foods and drinks that can stain (red wine, curry, ketchup, etc.), although you probably won't be able to avoid staples like chicken wings and blue cheese sauce, not to mention mustard if hot dogs are on the menu.
Use an Air Fryer – You can cook wings just as well, if not better, with an air fryer than with an oven. As a bonus, it's easier to clean and doesn't heat up your entire house.
Remove Carpets : Roll up carpets and remove them if possible. Although it can tie the room together, cleaning a rug is more difficult than cleaning up vinyl or hardwood spills.
Use disposable tableware – it is not environmentally friendly, but disposable plates, cups and utensils can reduce the number of dishes that need to be washed. You can also spend a little more on compostable paper plates than plastic plates.
Protect surfaces : Use tablecloths or plastic covers for furniture to prevent spills and stains. However, this may seem tacky, so you should avoid covering the couch and stick to tablecloths.
Have trash cans on hand – The more the better when it comes to trash cans. Customers are more likely to dispose of their waste properly if they have many options to do so.
Keep Pets Away : Pets are part of the family, but dogs and cats underfoot increase the chances of guests tripping or dogs surfing the floor and trying to steal food. You may want to keep them somewhere else, with their own food, water, and toys while your guests are there.
Prepare for spills : Have cleaning supplies like paper towels and stain removers like Resolve on hand for a quick cleanup.
Outdoor Party – If the weather permits and you have space in your yard, hosting the party outdoors can make it easier to clean up spills and leftover food. It's also a great excuse to host a tailgate-style barbecue.
Limit Decorations – Avoid decorations that may be difficult to clean or remove later. As long as you have a large TV , most people will not pay attention to the decoration. If you want a cool atmosphere, using your smart home with color changing lights to set the mood could be a nice touch, but there are also many other gaming automations you can try.
Use serving dishes with lids : Seven-layer dips are always a hit, but a large, heavy baking dish can be accident-prone. A lidded lid can help prevent spills and keep food fresh.
Provide Coasters and Napkins – Plenty of coasters and napkins can help protect surfaces and prevent spills.
A magical Super Bowl photo that hasn't happened yet? No, it's from 2023.
After the 2025 Super Bowl
Treat spills and stains immediately : Treat spills and stains before they have a chance to settle. The sooner you start, the easier it will be to clean them. Determination and a carpet cleaner can be crucial if you have a lot of space with carpets.
Ask for help : Don't hesitate to ask your friends or family for help with cleaning. Hey, accept them, it's the least they can do.
Start with perishable foods : Throw away any leftover food quickly to prevent it from spoiling and creating odors.
Soak dishes : If you don't use disposable plates, soak non-dishwasher-safe dishes in hot, soapy water to remove stubborn dirt and food particles.
Clean counters and tables : Clean surfaces with bleach wipes and put away leftover food and drinks.
Collect trash and recycling : Collect all trash and recycling and place it in the appropriate trash cans.
Vacuum or sweep floors – After removing larger debris, vacuum or sweep the floor to remove crumbs or spills. If you have a robot vacuum cleaner , you can save a lot of time and effort by giving it this task, although you may still want to use a vacuum cleaner again.
Put the furniture away : If you have moved furniture for the party, return it to its original location or put it away if you are not in the habit of moving it out.
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