with me being in a mobile home, kitchen & living room connected, those two especially, then the bathrooms, I hate those rings. yes the kitchen sink, dishes put away, floors scrubbed. and the rooms have a fresh smell.
you may think this may be a bit silly, but when my son comes home from Iraq this Dec or January, I want it spotless! maybe military "inspection" and I am not a perfectionist! wanna see my sewing room?? and he does check stuff out!!
I don't have many visitors. but the above is what I usually do when I am expecting someone to come.