Winter is the perfect season to declutter and organize your home. As the weather gets colder, we spend more time indoors. It’s easy to see when your space feels crowded or messy. Once the holiday decorations are put away and things slow down, winter is a great time to reset your home and create more space.
Decluttering your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You don’t need to tackle everything at once or commit hours every day. With a simple plan, short daily sessions, and the support of self storage, you can organize your home efficiently and maintain progress all winter long.
At Elite Self Storage, we help homeowners across South Edmonton, North Edmonton, and St. Albert create extra space using flexible storage solutions designed for both short-term and long-term storage.
The key to successful decluttering is consistency — not speed. Set aside as little as 15 minutes a day and focus on one small task at a time. You don’t have to limit yourself to one room per day. Instead, choose a schedule that fits your routine.
For example:
Kitchen tasks on Mondays
Bathrooms on Tuesdays
Closets on Wednesdays
Keep a donation box or bag in a designated location and a garbage bin nearby. This keeps decision-making fast and prevents clutter from moving to another room.
The kitchen is one of the easiest places for clutter to build up, especially during winter when we cook and bake more often.
Start small:
One drawer
One pantry shelf
One section of the fridge or freezer
Check expiration dates on food, spices, and condiments. Donate unopened, non-expired items you won’t use to a local food bank. Group items into categories such as snacks, baking supplies, and canned goods to make everything easier to find and maintain.
Next, empty your cabinets and set aside rarely used items, such as holiday dishes, specialty cookware, or large serving pieces. These items are ideal for long-term storage in a heated or climate-controlled unit.
Once shelves are organized, look at countertops and kitchen tables. Store anything that isn’t used daily to create more space and improve functionality. Even clearing visual clutter can make your kitchen feel larger and calmer.
Your living room should be a place to relax, not a storage zone.
To declutter:
Empty bookcases, cabinets, and entertainment units
Donate or store items you no longer use regularly
Group books, movies, and games together
Seasonal décor, extra furniture, and keepsakes can be safely stored in a self storage unit, helping you reclaim valuable living space. Furniture with hidden storage, such as ottomans or coffee tables, can also help maintain a clutter-free look.
Bedrooms often accumulate clothing and items we don’t use daily.
Start with closets and dressers:
Donate clothing that no longer fits or hasn’t been worn in over a year
Remove off-season clothing and store it safely
Use wardrobe boxes to protect coats, suits, and dresses
Heated and climate-controlled storage units are ideal for clothing, helping prevent moisture damage, odors, and fabric wear.
Don’t forget bedside tables and drawers — these often become catch-all spaces that benefit from regular decluttering.
Closets tend to fill with items we keep “just in case.”
For best results:
Remove everything first
Discard worn towels, linens, and unused items
Group similar items together when reorganizing
Entry closets are perfect for seasonal rotation. Store off-season coats, boots, sports equipment, and accessories in labeled bins and move them into storage until needed again.
When decluttering your home, it’s helpful to think beyond short-term organization and plan for long-term storage needs. Some belongings—such as family heirlooms, seasonal décor, hobby equipment, or archived paperwork—may not be used often but are still important to keep. Long term storage allows you to safely store these items while maintaining a clean, functional living space at home.
Using self storage to create more space gives you flexibility. You can rotate items in and out as seasons change or as your household needs evolve. Climate controlled and heated storage units are especially beneficial for long-term storage. They can protect belongings from moisture, temperature changes, and dust while keeping them accessible when needed.
Bathrooms often contain expired or unused products.
Declutter by:
Emptying all cabinets and drawers
Disposing of expired makeup, medications, and toiletries
Using organizers for everyday items
Extra towels, bulk supplies, and seasonal items can be stored to keep bathrooms clean, functional, and clutter-free.
Self-storage makes decluttering your home easier by giving you the freedom to organize at your own pace. Instead of piling boxes in spare rooms or hallways, a storage unit creates immediate extra space while you work through your home.
Self storage is ideal for:
Seasonal décor
Extra furniture
Sentimental items
Clothing and household overflow
Long-term storage is also a practical solution, allowing you to keep items safe until you’re ready to use them again.
Decluttering your home this winter doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a simple plan and small daily tasks, you can create more space. The right storage solution helps reduce stress. Enjoy a cleaner and more organized home all season long.
Elite Self Storage offers clean, secure storage facilities designed to support home organization projects across:
Our storage options include:
Multiple storage unit sizes
Secure, gated facilities with video surveillance
Month-to-month rentals with no long-term commitment
Whether you’re decluttering one room or your entire home, our team can help you choose the right unit size and storage option.
If you’re unsure which storage option is best for your needs, our storage experts are happy to help.
📞 Call 780-347-0476 to speak with a storage rental specialist.
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