The party is over: it's time to put away all the Christmas decorations. There are those who don't waste time and clear everything on January 7, while other people will prolong the moment, either because they feel sorry for it or because they are lazy. Whichever team you are, sooner or later you will have to get to work, because having the decorations up all year round would take away the magic of the illusion of putting them up when the time comes.
And storing the Christmas decorations is not the same fun as taking them out and arranging them throughout your home. That is why it is common for us to do it haphazardly, in any way, in order to get the task off our shoulders. What we achieve in this way is that, next year when we take out the decorations again, some of them will be broken, damaged or even useless. So that all your Christmas decoration is perfectly preserved and storing it does not cause you a headache, take note of the following tips.
Don't start the house with the roof, start with the largest decorations, like the Christmas tree itself. When removing the decorations and balls, it is best to do it from the bottom to the top, to make sure you don't forget anything.
Remove the lights – later we will tell you how to store them –, fold the branches and dismantle the tree. To store it, you can opt for the original box, or use plastic bags or covers that are sold for this purpose. Whether you are going to put it in an attic, a storage room, a basement or an attic, make sure it is well protected from dust and friction with other objects. As for the Christmas wreath, it is also important to store it in a box or bag where its natural shape is respected, otherwise it could become deformed or damaged.
On the market you will find many boxes with specific compartments to store Christmas balls and decorations. If they are fragile, it is best to wrap them with newspaper or bubble wrap and avoid stacking them to avoid any problems.
As for the tinsel or garlands, roll them on a piece of hard cardboard so they don't get tangled or lose their shape. Be sure to label the boxes where you store your decorations so they don't get lost and can be easily found next year.
No one likes to fight with tangled Christmas lights, so to save yourself this ordeal, roll them up on a piece of cardboard of an appropriate size as you remove them from their location. If they run on batteries, take them out, as well as any other ornaments or figurines you have with batteries, so they don't get damaged.
