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Hosting during the holidays is no small feat. From prepping to cooking to entertaining and eventually cleaning, there are many steps to ensuring you and your guests have a holly jolly time.
While we can’t cook for you, we can help you best prepare to open your home and your heart this winter. To help you serve your guests and to tidy your space after they leave, we rounded up some of the most useful hosting and cleaning supplies you can find in bulk.
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From toilet paper to paper plates to compostable food containers to send everyone home with leftovers, we thought of everything so you don’t have to.
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A dozen plastic tablecloths in a bunch of colors
Save yourself from endless laundry and dress up that folding card table with a set of disposable, spill-proof tablecloths. Find them in a rectangle option that works for tables up to eight feet long and round options that measure six feet wide in a variety of colors. They come in sets of 12.
Promising review: "Ladies who decorate and host groups gave these tablecloths two thumbs up.
They are as described, “Exquisite!” Thicker feel. Rich color. Not transparent. Hold up to normal use and then almost feel guilty about tossing" — Church Ladies
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The best dish soap you'll find
Company means one thing: a sh*t-ton of dishes. Even if you use disposable plates for your guests, you likely have a kitchen full of pots and pans that need a good scrub. Say hello to your new kitchen bestie, this set of continuous spray from Dawn. It's tough on food while still being gentle on your plates and saves you from hacking away at dried gravy.
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All of the paper towels
Listen, you'll always be happy to have more paper towels around. Use them to clean up spills, as napkins, to wipe down tables and truly everything else. Spring for a quality set, and you'll find yourself using way less to clean up messes.
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And a bunch of toilet paper
Of course, if you're stocking up on PT, you'll want to grab some TP too. This set gives you 120 rolls of two-ply tissue that's safe for septic systems. It's designed to be extra soft so it feels nice on your tush and comes with four times the amount of a regular role.
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A trio of wipes
Few things make cleaning easier than wipes. This set gives you all the wipes you could ever need for quick cleaning the bathroom, your counters, tables or guest room furniture.
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An elevated set of disposable plates and silverware
If you want to dress your table but you don't want to be doing dishes for hours, consider this upgraded set of disposable plates and silverware that include settings for 30 guests. Enjoy dinner plates, salad plates, forks, knives and spoons and find the plates in a variety of colors.
Promising review: "These look so chic! They are fabulous. Great durability! The different sizes are great! The utensils are adorable. Used this set for an emerald green themed party and they looked perfect! And great value for your money!" — JeanLex
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Or a budget friendly set of 25 settings
Another option for one-use plates and silverware, this assortment offers 25 settings of small plates, big plates, knives, spoons, forks as well as napkins and cups. Find it in a variety of colors, all featuring metallic polka dots.
Promising review: "Cute and durable. Good quality utensils. The plates held tacos and cake, no problem." — Maria
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Bowls, bowls, bowls
Serving soup, salad or ice cream? You'll need a set of bowls. Enjoy this durable, microwave-safe set of Dixie bowls featuring a colorful pattern.
Promising review: "Why go to the store when you can have the same product delivered by Amazon for the same price. The product has great functionality and a great value for the money. Very durable product and gets the job done." — jerry skaggs
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A set of compostable food storage boxes
Never part with your favorite Tupperware again thanks to this set of compostable food boxes. Send all your guests home with hot or cold leftovers, as these can go in the microwave and freezer.
Promising review: "Exactly what I needed. I don’t have a restaurant or anything, I just love hosting my friends and I cook and bake a lot, so I got these boxes for them to transport leftovers easier and they’re perfect. Very easy to use, durable, sturdy, haven’t had any issues with leaking, good capacity and I also think the boxes look pretty good. Would definitely purchase again!" — Nthlnjw
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A set of disposable trash cans
Holding up to 60 cans or bottles, these pop-up disposable trash cans will be a lifesaver for any event. Give your guests a spot to dump their waste without having to ask you 100 times where the trash is.
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So many decorative napkins
A simple way to add a little flair to your table (without adding a cleaning task to your to-do list), grab a set of decorative napkins. This set contains 200 3-ply absorbent napkins featuring a festive design.
Clip the on-page coupon for an extra 15% off.
Promising review: "We used these to wrap our utensils and worked great and was really good to wipe our faces and to clean up a few messes that happened. I definitely recommend it." — Rafeal
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Some disposable serving trays
Nothing steps up a dozen grocery store-bought cupcakes like a tray. Heck, even if you make a gourmet meal all from scratch, you'll be happy to show it off with a good tray. Enjoy a set of three 15-inch by 10-inch white plastic trays or 10 14-inch palm leaf rounds.
Promising review: "I love these platters for my charcuterie/ grazing platters. Very sturdy and make everything look really nice." — Laura
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Plus a set of disposable serving utensils
Making life easier for yourself is the name of the game, and few things can do that more than this set of disposable tongs and serving utensils. This set of 18 utensils includes six tongs, six forks and six spoons, each measuring nine inches each. Save yourself from doing the dishes or from stressing out about having enough serving tools for every side dish.
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A disposable buffet set with all the goodies
Really wow your guests and ensure piping hot grub with this full buffet set. With six chafing dishes, racks, fuel cans and serving tools, this set gives you everything you need to upgrade your home buffet.
Promising review: "I bought it for my daughter birthday party. Have to say that it’s perfect for parties. It hold a lot of food and it was warm for hours. Worth the money." — Alex Gonzalez
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Single-use wine glasses and Champagne flutes
Cheers to a good-looking table with no cleanup afterward. Enjoy a colorful set of disposable stemless wine glasses or Champagne flutes and never whine about doing the dishes again.
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A classy take on a red Solo cup
Leave the red cups at the frat parties and treat your guests to set of 100 hard plastic cups with gilded trim. Find them in 12-, 14- and 16-ounce options that are perfect for cocktails, mocktails, juice or soda.
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Or hot cups for coffee and tea
After a meal, your guests may want some after-dinner coffee or tea. Give them the world without bringing out all your mugs with this set of 20 to-go hot cups that hold 16 ounces each. If you order these via Amazon Fresh (available through Prime), then it's a little cheaper but if you don't have a grocery order coming up, they're available for a few dollars more via Prime.
Promising review: "Worked well for hot drinks at Christmas party." — Happy Granny
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A set of table poppers
While not mandatory, a table popper is such a fun touch to add to your place settings. Each of these contains a paper crown and a small toy to keep little and big kids entertained.
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