Cleaning Up After Christmas

Many emotions can be triggered by the end of the holiday season. Most people feel one thing: the fear of cleaning up after their family and taking down all the decorations. It can seem overwhelming to clean up after Christmas, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

You might be asking yourself, “Where do you start?” These tips will help you stay organized. This blog post will provide 11 tips to help you clean up after the holidays.

11 Tips to Cleaning up After Christmas What You Wish You Knew Before

1. You should keep a “To Do” List. A list is the organization of your brain. The best projects are always started with a list. A list will help you stay on track, no matter how crazy you are about cleaning up after family gatherings. Before tackling the other Christmas cleaning tips, create a list and write it down.
2. Every year, place things in the same place, e.g., Christmas boxes under stairs. It is difficult enough to clean up after Christmas. It’s not something you want to do next Christmas. It would be best to have a designated area in your basement, garage or storage.
3. Containers with lids are a better option. Containers with lids make it easier to put away decorations. This not only helps your decorations to stay dry when they are stored, but it also makes it easy and doesn’t require a lot of effort.
4. Donate or sell unwanted items before the cleanup day. Many of us have received gifts that we don’t know what to do. You can either sell them online, keep them for next year, or donate them to your local charity.
5. Sort by size. You need to separate ornaments into three categories: small ornaments, medium-sized ornaments like big snowflakes, and larger items such as lights. It will make it easier to set up each holiday if they are separated during storage.
6. * Pro-tip: Ornaments can be delicate and need extra care. Make or buy an ornament box with honeycomb separators. This will ensure that each item has its place. To avoid damaging fragile items, wrap them in bubble wrap or acid-free tissue paper. Please keep them in their original boxes to prevent mix-ups.
7. Avoid creating a mess with Christmas lights. Wrap the lights around empty tubes made from wrapping paper to prevent them from getting tangled. The cord should be looped around the roll starting on the opposite side of the plug. Next, insert the plug into the tube’s opening. You can also use paper towels if you have already thrown out your gift-wrap tubs.
8. The tree should be put away. It’s an important part of your living space during holidays, but it can also take up a lot of space when you clean it and put it away after the holidays. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the branches of an artificial tree gently. Before storing the branches, let them dry completely. You can decorate with real trees by doing an internet search to locate a place that collects them for compost. It is a practical and eco-friendly option.
9. * Pro-tip: If you have enough storage space and an artificial tree, you can cover it with a large storage bag. You can easily find upright storage bags for disposable items online. Bags you can reuse Every year.
10. As needed, make sure to have extra bags/boxes/bins. You may run out of containers at some point, either because they broke last year or because Santa brought new ones this year. You can reuse the boxes your presents came in and grocery bags, and other storage containers that will help protect your decorations.
11. * Pro-tip: To protect fragile decorations, you can use things around your house. Your wreaths can be hung on clothes hangers and covered with plastic bags. Then, hang them in your storage space. To protect your fancy candles against scratches, you can first put them in an old pair of pants. A small empty container of eggs can be used to store ornaments or other small knick-knacks.
12. You can organize your gifts in a closet or another room. If you are like most people, you won’t be able to put away all your Christmas presents immediately. It would be best if you stored them until you can sort them. Do a quick sweep after all decorations, gifts, and boxes have been stored away.
13. Make sure you do a quick cleaning before New Year’s Eve. Wipe down the kitchen counters and sweep/mop floors, if necessary. You’ll keep your place looking amazing even if the company drops by during the first week of January.
14. The professionals are available. The floors and other surfaces are bound to accumulate a lot of unwanted clutter from family gatherings, holiday cookie crumbs, snowboot prints, and stray pine needles. Call The Maids to give your home a deep clean after Christmas. We will give your home a fresh start for the New Year.

It is important to remember that next year will be easier if you take more care and thought into cleaning and storage. Get a jump start on your resolution to become more organized and follow our tips for a less stressful Christmas cleanup.