The Ultimate Winter Declutter: 3 Key Areas to Refresh Your Home This Season
- MK Cleaning Services
- Aug 1, 2025
- 3 min read
As the chill of winter settles in, our homes quickly fill up with the season’s essentials such as coats, muddy boots, cosy throws, pantry staples, and an avalanche of paperwork. While these items help us get through the cold, they also create the perfect storm for clutter.
If your home is starting to feel cramped or chaotic, it’s time for a seasonal reset. This guide highlights three key areas that need a winter declutter: entryways, comfort zones like the living room, pantry, and linen closet, and the home office. You’ll also find practical tips and cleaning insights from MK Cleaning Services to help make your space more organised and welcoming.
Entryway Chaos: Boots, Coats and More
Your entryway is the first and last impression of your home, and in winter, it’s often cluttered with bulky jackets, soggy umbrellas, and mismatched gloves.
Decluttering Tips:
-Pack away out-of-season items like sun hats and sandals.
-Limit footwear by the door to one or two pairs per person.
-Use space-saving bins or under-bench storage to reduce floor clutter.
-Install wall hooks or a vertical coat rack for jackets and scarves.
-Place a boot tray near the door to contain mud and moisture.
MK Cleaning Tip: Winter entryways collect the most grime. We recommend sweeping daily and mopping with an antibacterial solution a few times a week to keep bacteria from spreading throughout the home.
Comfort Zones: Living Room, Pantry and Linen Closet
Winter comforts like extra cushions, rich pantry supplies, and warm bedding can quickly overcrowd your living spaces.
Living Room Clutter
Decluttering Tips:
-Keep a maximum of two to three blankets and a few cushions. Store the rest in sealed containers or storage ottomans.
-Give blankets a regular wash to avoid dust build-up and allergens.
-Consider furniture with hidden storage to reduce visual clutter.
MK Cleaning Tip: Dust mites thrive in soft furnishings during cold months. Book a deep upholstery cleaning or ask us about our winter sanitisation packages.
Kitchen Pantry Overload
Comfort foods and bulk buying can overcrowd your shelves if left unchecked.
Decluttering Tips:
-Take everything out and group items by type.
-Discard anything expired or stale.
-Use clear jars or labelled containers to stay organised.
-Plan your meals around what you already have before heading to the shops again.
MK Cleaning Tip: Kitchen hygiene is critical year-round, but in winter, crumb buildup and pantry spills often go unnoticed. Let us handle the deep clean so you can focus on decluttering.
Linen Closet Overflow
Cold nights call for thick duvets and multiple bedding layers, but too much linen can become unmanageable.
Decluttering Tips:
-Keep just two sets of bedding per person and donate extras to local shelters.
-Use labelled shelf dividers to keep bedding, towels, and extra pillows organised.
-Place lavender sachets or moisture absorbers to keep fabrics fresh and dry.
Home Office: Paperwork and Digital Clutter
Winter often brings with it tax paperwork, school forms, and early planning for the year ahead. Your home office can easily become overwhelmed.
Decluttering Tips:
-Sort paperwork into Keep, Shred, and Recycle piles.
-Digitise important documents and store them securely online.
-Create a colour-coded filing system for bills, tax records, and schoolwork.
-Wipe down your monitor, keyboard and other surfaces to create a refreshed work area.
MK Cleaning Office Tip: Your home office deserves just as much attention as your lounge. We offer detailed desk cleaning and disinfecting services tailored for home workspaces.
Make It Easy with MK Cleaning Services
Decluttering creates the foundation for a cleaner, more organised space. But maintaining that cleanliness, especially during a busy winter, is a job best shared. At MK Cleaning Services, we’re here to help with seasonal deep cleans, carpet and upholstery cleaning, kitchen and pantry hygiene services, and tailored cleaning for home offices and entryways.
Let us take care of the grime while you focus on creating a cosy, clutter-free sanctuary this winter.
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