The holidays are already pretty jam-packed with must-dos and want-to-dos. And the last thing most of us want to do as we're wrapping gifts and decking the halls? Deep-cleaning our house.

To make life simpler in the lead-up to Christmas, do a little deep clean right now. Focus on these key spots, and reap the benefits with a cozier, calmer holiday. 8 Things to Declutter Before Christmas to Ensure a Stress-Free Holiday 01 of 06

Your Refrigerator and Pantry

If you don't have time for a whole-kitchen deep clean, focus your attention on the pantry and fridge. "Holiday cooking makes these areas the MVP spaces of the house, and refreshing them will have you feeling on top of things come the new year," says Alicia Sokolowski, president and CEO of AspenClean .

She recommends cleaning o

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