It’s time to break out the China, polish the silverware, and change the sheets on the guest bed. Many will be entertaining this holiday season and I’m sure all of your holiday guests will be nothing but pleasant. The following unwanted visitors can show up uninvited 365 days a year.

Dust Mites

Oh it looks harmless enough, those big billows of dust that flicker in the sunlight, yet lurking inside are tiny little dust mites ready to take over every corner of your happy little home. Viewer discretion is advised, this video may make you want to live in a bubble:

Mildew

Heed Vincent Price’s warnings, keep your lavatory clean, or did he say laboratory!

Carpet Stains

Watch out for those red wine stains, your holiday guests might leave the party, but the stains could last a lifetime. Learn from the experts by clicking here.

Bed Bugs

National Geographic Channel tells us that mom wasn’t kidding when she said, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite!”

Imposing Relatives That Don’t Mean to Impose

Maybe you’re expecting that long lost cousin to park the RV on the front lawn, but it still can be inconvenient sharing living space with guests during the holiday season. Luckily, the worse case scenarios only happens in the movies. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation will get you in the holiday spirit, or make you want to leave the country before your family gets there. Click here  to view trailer.