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NasalGuard for Thanksgiving Hosting: A Prep-Week Routine
Christine Walek
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Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26 this year, and for many hosts the dustiest part of the holiday happens days before anyone sits down. The folding chairs come out of the garage, the guest room gets its first real cleaning since summer, and the extra serving platters come down from the top shelf. NasalGuard® for Thanksgiving hosting is about fitting one small barrier step into that prep week.
Here is a simple routine for the days before and the day of, with the jobs worth planning around, how to apply, and which tube to keep in the kitchen drawer.
The prep-week jobs that stir up dust
Hosting means opening up parts of the house that sit quiet most of the year. These are the jobs where a barrier step makes the most sense:
Pulling folding chairs, card tables, or a table leaf out of the garage or a closet.
Making up the guest room, from shaking out stored bedding to dusting shelves.
Bringing down platters, gravy boats, and the roasting pan from high cabinets.
Opening boxes of fall decorations from the attic or basement.
Raking the front walk and sweeping the porch before people arrive.
If the decorations are the dustiest part of your list, our guide to unpacking dusty holiday decorations has cleaning ideas that work for fall boxes too.
A hosting routine, day by day
The easiest way to remember a new step is to attach it to moments already on your list:
Cleaning day (two or three days before): apply before you start on the garage, the guest room, or the attic boxes.
Thursday morning: apply as part of getting ready, before the kitchen gets busy.
Before guests arrive: check the current directions and reapply if it is time, especially if visitors are bringing a pet.
After the dishes: if the area got wet while you washed up, reapply.
Four check-ins for hosting week. Follow the current product directions.
How to apply NasalGuard
It takes a few seconds at the bathroom mirror:
Place a small amount on a fingertip. The gel is opaque and milky white in the tube and on your finger.
Spread it between the thumb and finger.
Apply around the outside of the nostrils and above the upper lip. Once spread, it goes on invisibly.
Reapply according to the current directions and after the area becomes wet. Wash your hands afterward before you go back to the food. If you are new to the product, our explainer on how the invisible gel barrier works covers the basics.
The gel is milky white on your fingertip and goes on invisibly once spread.
When guests bring the dog
Thanksgiving can mean a guest's dog or cat in the house for the afternoon. NasalGuard is a barrier step for time around airborne pet dander, so add a check-in before the doorbell rings.
A few hosting habits help the house stay comfortable for everyone:
Set up a pet bed and water bowl in one room, away from the table.
Keep a lint roller by the coat pile.
Vacuum the pet's room and the entryway after everyone heads home.
Which tube to keep in the kitchen
For hosting, the everyday NasalGuard Airborne Particle Blocker line is the natural fit. Two choices remain:
Unscented has no added menthol or fragrance, a good fit if you would rather not have a scent near food.
Cool Menthol adds menthol and fragrance for a light, cool feel.
3g rides in an apron or jacket pocket for yard work and porch sweeping.
10g lives in a kitchen or bathroom drawer all week.
If family is flying in, a 3g tube also makes a thoughtful extra in a guest-room basket next to the towels. Our article on the busiest Thanksgiving travel days is a good one to forward to anyone booking flights.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply NasalGuard on Thanksgiving?
Apply it in the morning as part of getting ready, then check the current directions before guests arrive and reapply if it is time. Reapply after the area becomes wet, such as after washing up. On cleaning day earlier in the week, apply before you start on the garage, guest room, or attic boxes.
Can I apply NasalGuard while I am cooking?
The simplest approach is to apply it before you start cooking, at the bathroom mirror. Place a small amount on a fingertip, spread it between the thumb and finger, and apply around the outside of the nostrils and above the upper lip. Then wash your hands before you go back to the food, and reapply as directed.
Which NasalGuard should I get for hosting?
The everyday NasalGuard Airborne Particle Blocker is the natural fit for a week of hosting. One easy setup is a 10g tube in a kitchen or bathroom drawer and a 3g tube in a pocket for yard work. Choose Unscented if you would rather not have a scent near food, or Cool Menthol if you like a light, cool feel.
NasalGuard® Airborne Particle Blocker is an invisible, drug-free gel applied around the outside of the nostrils and above the upper lip to help reduce inhalation of everyday airborne particles such as pollen, dust, and pet dander. Pick up a 10g Unscented tube for the kitchen drawer before Thanksgiving week, and use as directed.
Christine Walek writes for the NasalGuard editorial team about air quality, travel, and the everyday airborne particles we share space with. Articles are reviewed against current product labeling before publishing.
