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Ideal Home
Amy Reeves

5 cleaning and DIY jobs I always do when putting away my Christmas decorations to make the transition into the new year easier

Gold hallway with greenery wrapped around bannister.

When packing away Christmas decorations, I always feel pretty sad. The spaces feel barren and a little tired from the hustle and bustle that occurs in our normally tranquil kitchen and living room.

Once the tree is down and I've stored the Christmas decorations, I try to do these five cleaning and DIY jobs as part of my routine to reset my home after Christmas and to ensure no serious damage has been done. I know if I start the year off with these simple tasks, my house feels refreshed and ready for another year of use.

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