This mindset shift applies to our spaces, too, says Tony Ditzler, president of ShelfGenie, aNeighborlycompany.

Hand soaps, surface sprays, even our dish soap all get the seasonal treatment.

Slow Cookers and Holiday Serving Platters

Consider giving your casseroles, stews, and soups a season off.

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It will help absorb any lingering odors so theyre fresh the next time theyre needed.

Heavy Bedding, Blankets, and Pajamas

Even yoursleep routineneeds a seasonal refresh.

Halbert suggests storing fleece and thermal pajama sets in bins under beds.

Swap your flannel bedding for lighter linens that match the seasonal weather, Ditzler suggests.

Use deep pull-out shelves in linen closets to keep heavierbedding stored neatlyand protected from dust, he says.

Garage or utility systems with custom storage solutions are perfect for awkward appliances, says Ditzler.