As the holidays wind down, it’s time to start putting away all of those beautiful decorations that adorn your house each year. However, if you just throw them in a box and leave them in your home, they could get damaged, meaning you have to buy all new decorations next year. Instead, here are some storage tips to help you protect all of your prized holiday items so you can continue using them year after year.

How to Store Your Holiday Decorations So You Can Use Them Next Year

Wrap All Breakables

You probably have a fair amount of fragile Christmas items each year, from lights to ornaments. So, use special care as you go to store them. Keep plenty of bubble wrap, paper, and protective packaging on hand to cover every breakable item before putting them in boxes. Then, stuff each box with enough material to keep items from moving around.

Invest in Proper Packaging

Especially for large or sentimental items, keep dedicated boxes or packages on hand to protect them. If you have an artificial tree, keep the original box or use a Christmas tree storage bag to protect it from contamination or deterioration. For lights and ornaments, try to use the original packaging when possible. If not, you can purchase specialty storage products that will keep ornaments from breaking and lights from getting tangled.

Keep Them Out of the Way

Even if you package all your decorations perfectly, don’t take the chance of damaging them by moving boxes constantly or stacking them where they might fall. Ideally, you should rent a self storage unit so they’re out of your space completely. This gives you more room to work with in your home and keeps you from having to constantly shuffle boxes around in your attic or basement.

If you’re looking for a self storage facility for your holiday decorations, check out Elyria South Storage in Lorain County. Serving Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia for more than 20 years, the company is known for providing excellent customer service to both residents and business owners. They offer small storage space options and larger ones fit to store RVs and boats. You can use the company’s online storage calculator to find the unit that works best for your needs or call (440) 986-5201 to speak with a representative.