Holiday Home Prep: How Decluttering Before Guests Arrive Can Save Your Sanity
Mathieu Burgess • November 27, 2025
The Holiday Hustle Is Coming — Is Your Home Ready?
The holidays are full of warmth, laughter, and a little bit of chaos. Between decorating, cooking, and hosting family, your home quickly becomes the center of it all. But before the doorbell rings and the guests arrive, there’s one thing that can make or break your peace of mind: preparation.
That final week before company arrives is when reality hits — the spare chairs need to come out, you can’t find the dining table leaf, and the “guest room” somehow turned into storage. Sound familiar?
Here’s how to get ahead of the holiday stress, create space that feels welcoming, and finally get rid of the clutter that’s been hiding in every corner.
1. Start with a One-Week Holiday Prep Plan
A week before guests arrive, start tackling one small area per day.
You’ll avoid that overwhelming last-minute scramble — and your future self will thank you.
Try this simple schedule:
Day 1: Declutter entryways and main walkways
Day 2: Tidy and prep the living room (yes, that means under the couch too)
Day 3: Organize the dining area and dig out those table leaves
Day 4: Freshen up bathrooms and guest rooms
Day 5: Check storage areas and closets
Day 6: Sort out extra seating and décor
Day 7: Relax and enjoy the calm before the festivities
2. Identify What You Actually Use — and What’s Just Taking Up Space
The holidays are the perfect time to figure out what’s truly useful and what’s just been along for the ride. As you dig through bins of decorations or shuffle furniture around, ask yourself:
Have I used this in the past year?
Would I notice if this item were gone?
Am I keeping this “just in case”?
From old holiday lights to broken chairs, boxes of knickknacks, or stacks of clothing, you might realize how much space these unused items actually take up.
If you’re tired of playing Tetris with clutter — re-hiding things in closets and crawl spaces — it might be time for a clean slate.
3. Let the Junk Go Before the Holidays Begin
Instead of shoving everything back into hiding spots, take the opportunity to really clear it out.
Call a professional junk removal service to help you remove:
Unused furniture or décor
Outdated electronics
Boxes of old holiday items
Clothing, bedding, and miscellaneous items you no longer need
You’ll instantly feel lighter — and your home will feel brighter and more open for the holiday season.
At [Your Company Name], we handle everything from single-item pickups to full home decluttering projects. We donate and recycle whenever possible, helping your unused items find new homes instead of heading to the landfill.
4. Make Room for the “New Stuff” to Come
Let’s be honest — after the holidays, you’ll probably have new gifts, new gadgets, and maybe even some upgraded furniture.
By decluttering now, you won’t have to wonder where it’s all going to fit later.
Creating space ahead of time means less post-holiday cleanup, fewer piles of “I’ll deal with it later,” and more room to enjoy what really matters — your family, your friends, and your time together.
5. Enjoy the Stress-Free Space You Deserve
Nothing feels better than walking into a clean, organized home before the holiday festivities begin.
No tripping over boxes, no last-minute closet stuffing — just peace of mind knowing your home is ready for anything.
Our junk removal teams work year-round to help people reclaim their space and reduce stress. We do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on the fun stuff — decorating cookies, hosting dinner, and making memories.
Start the Holidays Clutter-Free
Before the rush of the season takes over, take a moment to breathe and reset your space.
There’s no better gift you can give yourself than a clean, organized home free from the stress of clutter.
👉 Call Coastal Removal today at 978-572-0266 or schedule online [Insert Booking Link] to get your space holiday-ready.
We’ll help you clear the clutter — and make room for the joy that’s on its way.
Coastal Removal proudly calls Newburyport, MA home. As locals, we serve the North Shore and Merrimack Valley with reliable junk removal and cleanout services.
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