10 Easy Post-Christmas Cleaning Tips

Your relatives have finally left, your fridge is filled with mysterious leftovers, and your living room looks like it’s been hit by a tornado! Perfection isn’t expected, but with these clever Christmas cleaning and decluttering hacks, you can make your home feel surprisingly polished after Christmas, whether more guests are on their way or you just want to enjoy some well-earned downtime.

1. Close the Doors to Chaos

Let’s be real, if you have kids, their rooms can look like disaster zones at the best of times, let alone at Christmas! Instead of stressing, simply ask them to keep their doors closed. Out of sight = out of mind, right? Containing mess keeps it from spreading and makes it easier to focus on other areas of your home.

2. Think Fresh

Before you start cleaning, open the windows so dust and mysterious kitchen aromas disappear. Then, shake out well-used rugs and blankets, change the sheets, and fluff the cushions.

For bonus points, empty the bins, sort the recycling and light a candle or two for that instant pick-me-up. This’ll have your home feeling more like a spa than a strange festive science experiment!

3. Hide the Clutter

Get your hands on some laundry baskets or storage boxes and throw in all those random bits and bobs like wrapping paper, party poppers and magazines. Don’t worry about sorting through it all just yet – just hide the boxes in your garage, in the loft or under the stairs until you’re feeling up to it!

4. Upgrade Your Cleaning Arsenal

Sometimes, all you need are the right tools! A shiny new scrubber, an extendable mop, or some fresh-scented cleaners can turn chores into a mini home upgrade.

Don’t underestimate the power of a tiny robot vacuum. Just imagine… your very own little mechanical elf quietly zipping around while you sip a festive drink. Absolute magic, and definitely one to add to your Christmas list!

5. Assign Rooms Like a Boss

Turn tidying up into a fun game! Set a timer and assign each member of your family a room or task to tackle – be it folding clothes, clearing shoes from the hallway or stashing away toys. Ten minutes is all it’ll take to make a difference, and it feels way more doable than an endless cleaning marathon!

6. Maximise Storage Space

Wardrobes and cupboards are your secret weapons! Add extra shelves with adjustable brackets or freestanding inserts to instantly double your storage without a full remodel.

Pop items into small, clearly labelled, stackable boxes, group similar things together, and tuck away anything you don’t need every day. Even little tweaks can make your home feel merry, bright, and clutter-free!

7. Make a Playlist

Nothing makes tidying less boring than music! Put on your favourite playlist and dance while you clean. Suddenly, scrubbing, dusting and tidying up feel less like chores and more like mini dance workouts. Kids love joining in too, so they’ll probably want to dance along without being asked!

8. Turn Trash Into Treasure

Instead of chucking everything in the bin, sort things into three categories: throw out, donate, or “maybe later”.

Think about children’s toys they won’t want now they’ve got new ones, the Secret Santa gifts you can’t quite face, or those fancy gift sets you’ll never use. Someone out there is bound to love them, even if you don’t.

9. Stick to One Thing at a Time

Overwhelmed by piles? Pick one item type and attack it – whether that’s books, board games, or even pots and pans. Finishing a single category quickly gives you a sense of accomplishment, and seeing the results will motivate you to tackle the next pile.

10. Reward Yourself

You’ve worked hard, so don’t skip the fun part! Treat yourself and the rest of the family after a long day of cleaning. Whether it’s hot chocolate with extra marshmallows, an arrangement of sweet treats, or a family film night in your freshly tidied space, make it feel like a victory worth celebrating… because it absolutely is.

We hope you’re feeling motivated and ready to enjoy the calm after the festive storm!

A few smart tips and tricks, a bit of music, and some clever organisation can turn even the messiest post-Christmas home into a space that feels calming and fresh ahead of the new year. And now your space is feeling fresh, why not add that extra finishing touch with some fresh flowers or new decór from our home gifts range?