8 Steps to Declutter Your Home Before Christmas

The festive season is just around the corner, and we all know how quickly it can creep up on us.

With only eight weeks until Christmas, it’s the perfect time to get a jumpstart on decluttering, ensuring your home is ready for the joyful celebrations, unexpected guests, and the quiet, treasured moments in between.

Here’s a week-by-week plan designed especially for you to achieve a clutter-free space by Christmas:

Week 1: The Entrance and Hallways

Start where your guests do: the entrance. Clear out any clutter from your entryway, removing any unnecessary items and organizing things like shoes, coats, and hats.

Your hallways are the arteries of your home; keep them clear and flowing smoothly.

Week 2: The Living Room

This space is the heart of many homes during the holidays. Start by decluttering surfaces like coffee tables and bookshelves.

Organize entertainment systems and consider donating unused items like old magazines, DVDs, or games. Don’t forget to check under the couch!

Week 3: The Kitchen

The kitchen sees a lot of action during the holidays. Begin with the pantry, checking for expired items and reorganizing your staples. Then tackle the fridge and cabinets, decluttering gadgets and utensils you haven’t used in the past year.

Create space for holiday cooking essentials.

Week 4: Quick Wins (Thanksgiving Week)

Given the busy nature of Thanksgiving week, focus on quick tasks. Clear out the junk drawer, declutter the medicine cabinet, or sort through the mail pile.

A few small tasks can still make a noticeable difference.

Week 5: The Dining Room

Prepare for festive meals by decluttering and cleaning the dining room. Clear off the dining table, ensuring it’s ready for family dinners.

Sort through serving dishes and table linens, keeping only those in good condition and that you genuinely use.

Week 6: Bathrooms

Guests often use this space, so ensure it’s clear of unnecessary items. Discard expired cosmetics and medicines.

Reorganize your cabinets, and consider adding some fresh hand towels or soaps to make the space welcoming.

Week 7: Guest Rooms or Home Office

If you’re expecting overnight guests, this week is for preparing your guest space. If you’ve been using it as a storage room, now’s the time to declutter.

If you don’t have a guest room, focus on your home office or another functional space. Ensure it’s efficient and free from distracting clutter.

Week 8: Final Touches

This week is all about the final preparations and last-minute cleaning projects before your guests arrive. Double-check each room, making sure there’s nothing left to declutter.

Wipe down surfaces, vacuum, and ensure everything feels fresh and welcoming.

By following this plan, not only will your home be ready for the festive season, but you’ll also have created a calm, clutter-free sanctuary to start the New Year.

The best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones this Christmas is the gift of a serene, organized space. Enjoy your clutter-free holiday!