Clear the Clutter Before Christmas: 7 Storage Hacks to Prep for The Big Day

With Christmas only a few months away, now is the ideal time to clear the clutter from your home and make room for the festive season. Whether you’re setting up the tree, preparing for holiday guests, or simply looking to organise before the hustle and bustle, a tidy, clutter-free space can make all the difference in fully enjoying the celebrations.

If you need a little extra room to store items you won’t need until after the New Year, Egg Box Storage has you covered with affordable, secure storage solutions to keep your home clutter-free and Christmas-ready. We’ve put together 7 storage hacks to help you clear out, clean up, and make space for the season’s magic!

Rotate Seasonal Items

Start with anything you won’t need until after the new year. Put summer clothes, beach towels, and garden tools in storage boxes to make way for winter essentials. Box up out-of-season items and label them, then store them in self-storage to keep things easy to find when warmer weather returns. Our self-storage units are ideal for holding these extras, freeing up precious wardrobe and cupboard space at home.

Use Plastic Bins

Clear bins make it easy to see what’s inside without opening each one. Store decorations, extra bedding, and off-season items in these bins and stack them neatly. They’ll keep everything visible, so when you’re ready to retrieve them from storage, it’s a breeze. If you don’t have any clear ones, pop a label on the side or top of each to know what you stored in each bin.

Clear Kitchen Clutter

Christmas means more time in the kitchen, so clearing the counters and cabinets can make cooking and entertaining a lot easier. Consider storing extra gadgets or rarely-used appliances like bread makers or pasta makers gathering dust. You can store them in our self-storage units that are safe and secure and collect them whenever you need them next.

Create a Wrapping Station

Set up a temporary wrapping station in your storage unit or garage, stocked with paper, ribbons, and tags. This keeps the clutter out of your main rooms and offers a convenient wrapping setup.

Clean Guest Areas

If you’re hosting overnight guests, make their rooms comfortable by clearing out any non-essential items. Items like extra pillows, seasonal duvets, or decorative items can be stored to create a clean, welcoming space for guests. With your storage unit, you’ll have a secure space to keep these items until your guests have gone.

Sort Through Kids’ Toys

Christmas often means new toys, so this is a great time to sort through the old ones. Pack away toys your children have outgrown or aren’t using regularly, label each box, and store them to make room for the new. This not only clears the space but also makes it easier for your child to appreciate and play with their current favourites.

Organise Hallway

Your hallway often sees the most clutter—especially in winter with coats, shoes, and bags piling up. Consider moving any summer shoes and accessories into storage. By storing extra items, you’ll keep this area clear and welcoming for guests.

Decluttering before Christmas can feel like a gift to yourself, making the whole season easier to enjoy. With our self-storage units, you can move anything out of your home that you don’t need on hand, giving yourself the space to celebrate with family and friends. Whether it’s extra furniture, other belongings, or anything else, our secure and affordable units will keep your items safe until you need them.