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Spring Cleaning During the Holidays: What to Store and What to Donate

🔍 Holiday Spring Cleaning

The holidays are a time for celebration, but also a great opportunity to hit the reset button. As you unpack decorations and make space for guests (and gifts!), it’s the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning!

But here comes the dilemma: What should you keep in storage, and what should you let go of?

Here’s a few tips to help you decide:

🧹Why the Holidays Are Perfect for a Mini Spring Clean

You’re already pulling things out (decorations, coats, extra bedding, etc.)
New items are likely to come in (gifts, holiday sales)
More time at home gives you time to reflect on what you actually use

📦What to Store

These are items you don’t need right now, but still serve a purpose later.
Consider storing:

Seasonal decorations
Off-season clothing
Holiday dinnerware or hosting supplies
Sentimental items you’re not ready to part with
Furniture or decor you’re swapping out temporarily
Sports gear or summer items (camping gear, beach stuff)

💡 Pro Tip: Use Store Butler’s inventory manager to labeled storage containers and create a simple inventory list to keep track of stored items. Pictures always help too!

💝What to Donate

If you haven’t used it in the last year—or even forgot you owned it—it might be time to let it go.
Consider donating:

Duplicates (extra kitchen tools, blankets, coats)
Clothes that don’t fit or don’t suit your current style
Toys your kids have outgrown
Decor items that no longer spark joy
Books, DVDs, or electronics you don’t use

🧤 Holiday bonus: Gift others that are less fortunate by donating gently used items. You may not realize how much you can really help those in need this season.

🤔Still Not Sure? Try the 3-Box Method

Break down every decluttering session into three categories:

Keep & Store
Donate or Sell
Trash or Recycle

If something sits in limbo—put it in storage with a reminder note. If you don’t reach for it in 6–12 months, it might be time to donate.

🏠 How Store Butler Helps

Frees up space at home without forcing emotional decisions
Keeps your home holiday-ready and guest-friendly
Great for short-term or long-term use
Lets you organize your home at your pace

🗝️ Best part is that we come to you! You don’t even need to leave your home.

✅ Make the change!

Spring cleaning during the holidays doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a little planning and the right storage solutions, you can keep what matters and give new life to what doesn’t.

Ready to simplify your space?
Contact Store Butler today to find the perfect storage unit for your needs.

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