“With a bit of planning and organising, you can start the new year with a clean and clutter-free home,” said Adrian Goslett, regional director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.
“Some homeowners might put off the need to sell if they were to organise and declutter the home. Often, a property has more floor space than we realise if we utilise all available spaces and integrate clever storage solutions,” Goslett suggested.
To help homeowners start the year fresh and clutter-free, he shares these post-holiday home organisation tips:
Sort, pack and store holiday décor
To make it easier to locate these items next year, designate one specific space in your home to store seasonal decorations.
Be mindful of the climate of the storage space to ensure the longevity of your decorations.
As you take down decorations, assess each item’s condition. Streamlining your holiday décor can help free up space and ensure you only keep the items that you love. For the items in good condition, donate to a local charity that can use them as decorations for next year.
Organise home stationery supplies
From wrapping gifts to wrapping textbooks and school workbooks, this time of year tends to bring with it a ton of messy stationery supplies.
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It is better to get on top of this before the school and work year starts. Set aside time to pack away holiday wrapping and get organised. Purchase a 2024 diary and desk calendar and spend time setting up your home office space to stay on top of the year’s big events. The nicer you make this space, the more likely you are to utilise it and keep it clutter-free.
Deep clean
After a month of at-home get-togethers and festive celebrations, the home is likely in need of a thorough cleaning.
This includes clearing out the fridge and sorting through the kitchen cupboards to pack out holiday leftovers.
Arrange to have the carpets deep cleaned to keep them looking in pristine condition.
Hire a high-pressure hose to clean up the home’s exterior, including paved driveways and dirty roof tiles.
Regularly maintaining these aspects of the home is a way to protect the resale value of the home and will also (hopefully) prevent the need for costly repairs later down the line.
“Post-holiday home organisation is an excellent way to kick-start the new year with a sense of order.
“By decluttering and investing in clever built-in storage solutions, not only ensures your home remains a haven of tranquillity throughout the year but also safeguards your home’s resale value by keeping it sale-ready for if the need to sell ever suddenly arises,” Goslett concluded.
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