How to Declutter for Christmas

How do you declutter before Christmas? It can be tough figuring out how to clear the clutter for Christmas. But don’t worry! It will be broken down into easy steps, so it is easier to understand. You won’t be stressed if you have a plan. If you only have 15 minutes to clean, you’ll spend 7.5 hours cleaning each day.

What about Christmas decluttering?

A book about a clutter-free house is what inspired us to start our journey. Because it is smaller, the book is easier to read and digest.

Christmas and Holiday Decorations

It is simple to clean out your decorations when you are getting ready for fall. Each year, we go through our Christmas decorations before we start decorating for fall and Thanksgiving. You can also donate decorations that you don’t use anymore to someone else in the current year.

During decluttering, be sure to look out for Christmas decorations and items that aren’t in your current style or trends. Rotating your holiday decorations is another thing to remember. You can choose some to rotate for next year and some to be used for the upcoming year. Rotating will give you the feeling of having something new and unique every year.

You should also consider whether you have fragile or glass ornaments. If a baby crawls, fragile holiday decorations can be dangerous. Dogs and cats are good at destroying ornaments.

This lesson was hard to learn in a house with pets, especially cats because the kittens love Christmas trees and are curious. This is a great time to replace fragile decorations with more durable ones. Simplicating your holiday decorations will also make it easier. It will also be easier to clean up afterwards.

How to organize your kitchen for the holiday season?

Christmas is all about sharing a meal with loved ones. We need to ensure that the kitchen is clean and ready for entertaining. The work you have to do will depend on your responsibilities for the season. Are you hosting large gatherings or overnight guests? In preparation, you will likely need to organize and declutter your home.

Organize the Family Room for the Holidays

The family room is where we picture holidays and the comfort of a warm fire. Are there holidays that aren’t filled with these things? Let’s talk about how you can make your guests and family feel at home in your space.

• Clear away all paper clutter, including magazines and newspapers.
• Get rid of any books, technology, shoes, jackets, or other items that may be scattered about.
• Arrange and store any games or movies that are taking up space.
• After you have decorated for Christmas, make sure you put away all the boxes and totes.
• Use blankets in the family room to wash them, so they are clean for the occasion.
• To make space for phones and drinks, remove any flat surfaces.