It’s been a few weeks since Christmas! New Year celebrations are over as well, so this is usually the time most of us undo the tree and put away the decorations.
Here are some ideas on how and where to store your Christmas ornaments to prolong their life and have stress-free decorating days the following year. In other words – home organization in process!
Christmas ornaments storage box.
Storing your Christmas ornaments in a storage box is a great way to keep them organized and protected. A storage box can be easily purchased on Amazon and comes in a variety of sizes to fit your needs.
To store your ornaments in a storage box, start by grouping similar items together, such as all of your glass ornaments or all of your wooden ornaments. Place the ornaments in the box and fill any empty spaces with tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent them from moving around and getting damaged.
It’s also a good idea to label the box so you know what’s inside, this will save time when you’re looking for a specific ornament. You should store the box in a dry and cool area, away from dampness and humidity to ensure that your ornaments are protected.
Zip locks.
Storing fragile Christmas ornaments and garlands in Ziploc bags is a great way to protect them during storage. Ziploc bags are airtight, which means they will keep your ornaments and garlands safe from dust, moisture, and other elements that can cause damage.
To store your ornaments and garlands in Ziploc bags, start by carefully wrapping each ornament in tissue paper or bubble wrap. Then, place the wrapped ornament in a Ziploc bag and seal it tightly. Repeat this process for all of your fragile ornaments.
For garlands, you can simply place them in a larger Ziploc bag, make sure you compress the air out and seal it tight.
Be sure to label the bags so you know what’s inside, and store them in a cool, dry place to ensure that your ornaments and garlands are protected.
Cardboard for lights.
Storing your Christmas lights in cardboard is a great way to keep them organized. Cardboard is a sturdy material that can help prevent your lights from getting tangled or damaged during storage.
To store your lights in cardboard, start by wrapping your lights around a piece of cardboard that’s slightly larger than the lights themselves. You can use masking tape or any other type of tape to secure the lights in place. Once the lights are wrapped, you can label the cardboard with the type of lights or the room where they were used. Repeat this process for all of your lights.
You can then stack the cardboard together and store them in a dry place, away from humidity and dampness.
This will make it easy to find the lights you need when you’re ready to decorate again.
Plastic wrap to shrink your tree.
Wrapping a Christmas tree with plastic wrap is an easy and efficient way to store it for the off-season. This method will not only protect the tree from dust and moisture, but it will also help preserve its shape for next year’s use.
To wrap a Christmas tree with plastic wrap, start by removing all the decorations and ornaments from the tree. Take the branches and wrap them together tightly with the plastic wrap, starting from the top of the tree and working your way down. Be sure to cover the entire tree, including the trunk.
Once the tree is completely wrapped, tie the ends of the wrap together to secure it in place. You can then store the wrapped tree in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to use it again.
When you’re ready to set up the tree next year, simply slice the plastic wrap and fluff the branches to restore it to its original shape.
Get a Christmas tree storage box/bag.
Another great way to store your Christmas tree is by putting it into a storage bag or box. This will protect the tree from dust and moisture, and help preserve its shape for next year’s use.
To store your tree in a bag or box, first, make sure that you have a bag or box that is the right size for your tree. Measure the height of your tree and choose a bag or box that is slightly larger to ensure a proper fit. Once you have the right size bag or box, carefully disassemble the tree and place the individual branches in the bag or box. Make sure the branches are well protected and that the bag or box is closed tightly.
You can then store the bag or box in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to use it again.
When you’re ready to set up the tree next year, simply take it out of the bag or box and assemble it as you would normally. Make sure you know your tree height to get a matching box
Coffee filters for glass ornaments.
Storing Christmas ornaments in coffee filters is an inexpensive and effective way to store them! Coffee filters are soft, flexible, and absorbent, which makes them ideal for protecting delicate ornaments such as glass ornaments. Use several layers for more protection.
To store ornaments in coffee filters, start by wrapping each ornament in a single layer of the coffee filter. If the ornament is particularly delicate, you can use multiple layers of filters for added protection. Once the ornament is wrapped, place it in a box or container and label it accordingly.
Repeat this process for all of your ornaments.
This is a great way to store your ornaments if you want to save some money and use something you probably already have at home.
Empty egg cartons.
Storing Christmas ornaments in egg cartons is another creative way to take care of your delicate decor. Egg cartons are made of a soft and protective material that can easily be repurposed to hold delicate ornaments such as glass ornaments, ornaments with hooks, ornaments with delicate branches, etc.
To store ornaments in egg cartons, place each ornament in the individual compartments of the egg carton. This will prevent them from moving around or bumping into each other, which could cause damage. Once the ornaments are in the cartons, place the cartons in a box or container and label it accordingly.
Repeat this process for all of your ornaments.
To ensure that your ornaments are protected during storage, it is important to place the box or container in a location that is cool and dry, while also avoiding any areas with high humidity or dampness. This method not only helps preserve your ornaments but also saves you money on storage supplies as you are using something you already have at home. Genius and free!
Plastic cups for individual ornaments.
Storing Christmas ornaments in separate cups is an easy and efficient way store multiple items and sort them by color, size and weight. This method is ideal for ornaments that are small and delicate, and can also be used for ornaments that have hooks, ornaments with delicate branches, etc.
To store ornaments in cups, you can use plastic cups or paper cups, and you can find them at any home-goods store or dollar store.
Start by placing the ornaments in the cups and filling any empty space with tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent them from moving around and getting damaged.
You can also use a pen or marker to label the cups with the type of ornament, or with the room where they were used. Once the ornaments are in the cups, place the cups in a box or container and label it accordingly.
Be sure to store the box or container in a cool, dry place, away from humidity and dampness to ensure that your ornaments are protected. This method is a great way to keep small ornaments separate and easy to find.
Hanger and plastic bag from your dry cleaning for the wreath.
Using hangers and plastic bags from dry cleaning for storing Christmas wreaths is a simple and effective way to protect them during the off-season.
The plastic bags from dry cleaning are typically large enough to cover a wreath and protect it from dust and moisture. The hanger will keep the wreath shape and will also make it easy to hang back on the wall or door.
To store a wreath in this way, start by placing the wreath on a hanger and then putting it inside a plastic bag. Tie the skirts of the bag together tightly to secure the wreath in place. Be sure to label the bag or hanger with the type of wreath or the room where it was used. You can then hang the wreath in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to use it again.
This method is a great way to protect your wreath and also save space, especially if you have limited storage options. Put the wreath inside the bag, tie the skirts and hang it on the wall or rack.
In Conclusion
When it comes to storing Christmas decorations, there are a few general rules and tips to keep in mind to ensure that your decorations are protected and easy to find next year.
One of the most important things to do is to use containers and label them according to a zone in your home, type, or even color. This will make it easy to find the decorations you need when you’re ready to decorate again.
Another important rule is to keep the containers from humidity and dampness. Moisture can cause damage to your decorations, so it’s important to store them in a cool, dry place.
Additionally, it’s important to keep your decorations away from animals, as they can cause damage by chewing or scratching the decorations.
Finally, it’s a good idea to clean your decorations before storing them to ensure that they’re in good condition for next year.
With these tips in mind, you’ll be able to enjoy stress-free decorating in the future. And also some general rules for storing your holiday decorations:
Christmas decortions stoOnce you organize your holiday decorations it’ll be very easy and fun to take the stuff out and back every year, you won’t think of it as yet another annoying chore before and after celebrations and you’ll actually enjoy it!
Your home organizer in DMV,
Neat Nika