Signaling the end of a cheerful holiday season, putting Christmas ornaments away isn’t something that many people look forward to. While it may not be as fun as decorating, you still need to handle the task with care. Rushing through the process can result in broken and lost trinkets come next year. To ensure your holiday decor is ready to use next Christmas, here are a few storage tips.  

5 Storage Strategies for Christmas Ornaments

1. Start at the Front

To keep ornaments from falling and potentially breaking during the packing process, limit the movement of the tree. First, take down the ornaments hanging on the edges of the tree, then remove those tucked deeper inside.

2. Use Protective Packaging

Placing ornaments loosely together in a box will result in breakage. Instead, use containers that offer individual compartments for each item. The original packaging will usually provide the best fit, but if you want a more organized approach, consider using a heavy-duty ornament container with cardboard dividers. If you’re short of supplies, you can also repurpose wine boxes or egg cartons to house your holiday trinkets.

3. Wrap Fragile Pieces

Ornaments made of glass or other fragile materials can shatter from slight impacts, especially if they’re loose in a container. Shield them from damage by wrapping each in archival paper or bubble wrap before placing it in a designated compartment.  

4. Group Together  

For optimal organization, keep similar ornaments together, such as those that share the same color, size, or theme. Label any boxes accordingly so they’ll be easy to locate during the next holiday season.

5. Store Away From the Elements

Changes in temperature and humidity may cause ornaments to warp or fade while they’re in storage. Place boxes in dry, temperature-controlled areas, such as in a storage facility.

Providing comprehensive storage solutions on Oahu, M. Dyer & Sons is an exceptional resource for Hawaii residents looking to safely stow their holiday decorations during the off-season. In addition to making retrieval easy, their Pearl City, HI, warehouse is monitored 24 hours a day and equipped with fire suppression systems to safeguard your belongings. If you have fragile items, you can count on this moving company to provide specialized packaging supplies and professional packing services to keep them secure. Visit these professional movers online to learn more about their storage services. For a free estimate, call (808) 456-4200.