Although holiday decorations sit in storage for most of the year, they may sustain damage if not packed with care. Review these tips before putting away your lights, ornaments, figurines, and other holiday baubles so they remain intact. If you store decorations in a cold basement or hot attic, you should also consider the impact of temperature on your possessions.

5 Storage Tips for Holiday Decorations

1. Avoid Flimsy Containers

Place ornaments in their original containers whenever possible. Wrap others in tissue paper before placing them in clear plastic bins. Sealable bins keep out dust, insects, and water. Cardboard boxes provide none of these benefits.

2. Protect the Tree With Shrink-Wrap

Wind plastic shrink-wrap sheeting around your artificial tree, and tape it closed. Wrapping keeps the tree free from dust, cobwebs, and damage and makes it easier to store in one piece. When it’s time to put it up again, cut the tape with scissors, and fold up the shrink-wrap for reuse.

3. Wrap Lights Around Cardboard

Prevent holiday lights from turning into a tangled mess by wrapping strands around clean, dry pieces of cardboard before placing them flat in plastic containers. Tape the ends of the strands to the cardboard as additional protection against tangling. Instead of cardboard, you can wind lights around hangers or coffee cans.

4. Put Figurines & Candles in Hand Towels

Put holiday hand towels to use to protect china, glass figurines, and candles. Holiday-themed shirts also provide eco-friendly packaging. When you box them up in bins, place the heaviest and bulkiest items on the bottom.

5. Use Temperature-Controlled Storage

Place your holiday decorations in a temperature-controlled storage unit at a nearby storage facility if your home lacks adequate space. They’ll stay safe from damage and the effects of heat and cold, and you can use the space in your home for other purposes.

Preserve holiday decorations for years with temperature-controlled storage solutions from AAA Storage Center. Serving Summit, Huntington, Grason, Ironton, and Ashland, KY, since 2000, this secure and well-lit facility also offers storage for boats, cars, and RVs. Call (606) 928-9524 today to get started, or review unit rates online.