5 Types of Christmas Clutter and How to Tackle Them

From Christmas decor to gift wrap, a lot of clutter accumulates over the holiday season. To help you get back on track in the New Year, here are great decluttering and organizing tips for all the stuff around your house.

1.      Wrapping Paper

Once the presents are opened, the amount of wrapping paper can really add up. Often it gets thrown to the side in the excitement of getting to the next gift, later leaving you with pieces of the seasonal paper scattered around the room.

Thankfully, you can prevent the clutter with a bit of pre-planning. Before opening any gifts, grab a cardboard box or big bag and keep it close by. As each present gets unwrapped, put the paper into the box or bag. Easy!

2.      Cards

Holiday cards are a beautiful part of the season as the kind messages from loved ones mean so much. But, after the season ends, the paper waste can add up.

To get the most use out of them and cut down the clutter, simply make gift tags out of them. Cut sections of the cards into gift tag shapes and add a hole punch at the end. Then, store the tags with your gift wrap for use next year.

3.      Decorations

It’s easy to get carried away with decor around the house over Christmas. There are so many beautiful objects to hang and display to show the spirit of the holidays.

With that said, less is more when it comes to household possessions. A handful of things can have more presence than countless ornaments and trinkets everywhere. Plus, more stuff costs money and requires extra time to clean, and you must find the space to store them the rest of the year.

As you pack things away at the end of the season, ask yourself if you still like the item. If not, donate it as part of paring down your decorations.

4.      Gifts

The reality is that someone in your household is likely to receive a present they won’t use or appreciate. These items can take up valuable space as they collect dust at home.

In this case, consider exchanging the item for something more appropriate or donating it. Another option is to ask for gift cards instead this year to make sure you get exactly what you want.

5.      Kitchen

Is the kitchen a mess? Between the sweets and the meal leftovers, there is likely a lot more food than usual. Begin by going through the fridge and clearing out any spoiled leftovers and treats you don’t want to tempt you.

Then, clean the fridge shelves and compartments, as well as the countertop. After that’s done, stock up on healthy foods to start the New Year off on the right foot.

A Few Last Words on Dealing with Christmas Clutter

Clutter quickly accumulates over the holidays, and the tips above can help you get your house back in January. If you want more help getting organized over Christmas and when the New Year comes, we’re happy to help you. Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season from the ClutterBGone team!