Give your entrance a makeover - clean your front door and review any pots or window boxes. Now that summer is well on its way, any patio or balcony areas will need some attention. This will need be done for all the family wardrobes. Be honest with yourself when it comes to clothes – have you worn the item in the past 12 months? Does it still fit? Is it in good repair? Dry clean and wash all winter clothes that will be put away for the summer, and donate or recycle any clothes that are no longer required. Your wardrobe will also need to be reviewed thanks to the change of season. Wash all your winter bedding thoroughly and vacuum pack them away so they take up as little room as possible. It’s also time to start thinking about changing your bedding over to summer duvets and sheets. Tidy your shed or garage if you have one, and sell on any unwanted garden toys or furniture. Now that days are lighter, it’s worth spending some time tidying and sorting your garden or outside space. Also, review your appliances and ask yourself if you really need the spiralizer or the toastie maker? If you’re keeping items you no longer need or want, now’s the time to sell on or donate to a local charity shop. Now that the days are getting lighter and warmer, your kitchen will feel lighter and airier and you will feel the benefit from a deep oven clean. Get stuck into your kitchen – clean out cupboards while checking for out of date food stuff. Check the recycling status of the bottles and tubs to ensure they’re allocated to the correct recycling bin. Sort through your cabinets for any out-of-date products or empty containers that are hanging around. Clean tiles and glass and clean or replace any grout that needs refreshed. We like to take refuge in long bubble baths during the cold winter months and are suddenly more aware of the watermarks all over the tiles. This will inevitably create a mass of recyclable and resalable items that are no longer wanted or needed.Ĭlean and tidy any guest rooms that were used over the holidays – packing away any bedding and towels that are not in day-to-day use. This is a job that can be shared amongst the family, with each person being responsible for finding a space for all their new possessions. If you haven’t already, carefully pack away your Christmas decorations and find homes for all the family’s gifts. We’ve created an easy-to-follow, month by month guide to help you keep on top of your clutter, with small achievable goals that you can prioritise. But we appreciate that clutter can become overwhelming at times, especially after the festive holiday season ends, and you just want to clear up and move on into the new year with a tidy, organised home - but you don’t know where to start. Here at the Clean & Tidy Home Show, we love to tidy and declutter, making sure we’re selling on, recycling and repurposing as we go.

Declutter calendar