This is how to make your house man-proof

It's Saturday afternoon and maybe tonight you're going to party hard and won't come home alone. We've talked before about how to always be prepared for a one-night stand, but that was about body and soul, not about your house. Because that house, it can sometimes go wrong. Really, how many times have I found myself in the impasse of finding a really nice guy but not being able to take him home because that house had recently turned into a garbage dump type Naples. So, those who don't want to face that same dilemma should take the tips below to heart and thus never face unpleasant surprises.

Clean out your fridge

Essential for those who, like me, are not exactly into cooking, but every couple of months have the brilliant idea to attempt to cook anyway. Because the ingredients you've bought don't just disappear and will stay in the fridge until they almost walk out of the house by themselves. Moldy zucchinis, eggplants, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bags of arugula – it's time to throw them away because, you know, it's just not that charming.

Throw away all empty wine bottles and beer bottles

You won't hear me judging, but maybe the guy you've just known for a few hours still needs to get used to the idea that you drink 5 bottles of white wine a week without housemates. It happened to me years ago; my then-favorite wine had a very nice label, so instead of throwing those bottles away, I lined them up along the entire countertop. Until a male person saw that and somewhat bewilderedly asked if I had been going through a tough time. Tss.

Change the sheets

Seems clear to me. And suppose you have a date that doesn't end up in your bed, then you still have changed sheets and it has still been a good day.

Vacuum the house, and also under the bed

Seems clear to me too. But don't forget to vacuum under your bed. That's a spot you might forget and where thick layers of dust can accumulate. A bit unfortunate when he goes looking for his clothes and boxers the next morning and has to pick them out from under a thick layer of dust.

Check the bathroom for strange tubes and ointments

Maybe you have an innocent antibiotic ointment for an innocent spot, but a white tube with a sticker from the doctor is often a reason for alarm bells for an unaware outsider. So just slide that aside for a moment.