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Post-Holiday Home Reset: Starting the New Year Fresh

Post-Holiday Home Reset: Starting the New Year Fresh

As the festivities wind down and the decorations come down, many of us are left facing the inevitable post-holiday mess. With the New Year around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reset your home and set the stage for a fresh, organized, and peaceful start.

Here’s how to tackle the post-holiday clean-up, reorganize your space, and embrace the benefits of an eco-friendly clean-up process.

Step 1: Declutter and Donate

The holidays often bring an influx of gifts, decorations, and seasonal items that can crowd your home. Start by:

  • Decluttering: Go room by room and set aside items you no longer need.
  • Donating: Consider gifting gently used items to local charities or shelters.
  • Recycling: Dispose of holiday wrapping paper, boxes, and other recyclables responsibly.

This step not only clears physical space but can be mentally refreshing as well.

Step 2: Tackle the Deep Clean

The holidays can leave behind more than just memories—think crumbs in the carpet, fingerprints on windows, and glitter everywhere. A thorough deep clean can bring your home back to its pre-holiday shine. Focus on:

  • High-Traffic Areas: Pay extra attention to the kitchen, living room, and bathrooms.
  • Hidden Spaces: Wipe down baseboards, clean under furniture, and sanitize high-touch surfaces.
  • Floors: Sweep, mop, and vacuum to eliminate holiday debris like pine needles or crumbs.

Edge Green Cleaning specializes in deep cleaning with eco-friendly products that leave your home spotless and safe for everyone, including children and pets.

Step 3: Reorganize Your Space

Now that your home is clean, it’s time to set it up for the New Year.

  • Sort and Store: Pack away holiday decorations in labeled, stackable bins for easy access next year.
  • Create Zones: Designate spaces for new items, such as toy storage for the kids or a spot for holiday leftovers in the pantry.
  • Simplify: Keep only what you need and love in each room.

Step 4: Prioritize Health and Well-Being

A clean home doesn’t just look better—it feels better, too.

  • Clean Air: Using eco-friendly cleaning products improves indoor air quality, reducing allergens and irritants.
  • Boost Mental Health: A tidy, organized space can reduce stress and promote a sense of calm.
  • Support Your Immune System: Keeping your home sanitized helps keep everyone healthier during the winter months.

Step 5: Enlist Help When You Need It

Let’s face it: juggling work, family, and post-holiday responsibilities can be overwhelming. That’s where we come in!

At Edge Green Cleaning, we offer customizable cleaning services to fit your needs:

  • Deep Cleanings: Perfect for a complete reset after the holidays.
  • Organizing Services: Ideal for managing those new holiday gifts and creating functional spaces.
  • Rotational Cleaning Plans: Keep your home consistently clean without the stress.

Start Fresh with Edge Green Cleaning

This New Year, let’s focus on creating a clean, organized, and stress-free environment for you and your family. Whether you’re tackling post-holiday messes or looking for regular cleaning support, we’re here to help!

💚 Contact us today to schedule your first cleaning session of the year. Together, we’ll make 2025 your cleanest, most organized year yet!

About Edge

Edge Green Cleaning is a Central Ohio residential and commercial cleaning company.  

Our company philosophy is to "clean green, educate green, and enjoy a healthy environment".

Proudly Serving Central Ohio and the following cities:
Grove City, Hilliard, Plain City, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Powell, German Village, and Columbus

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We are licensed in the State of Ohio, bonded & insured. Our agents are vetted thoroughly by a complete background check that includes criminal & sexual offender registry checks.