How to Safely Store Your Precious Christmas Ornaments Without Breaking Them
As the holiday season comes to a close and we bid adieu to our beloved Christmas ornaments until next year's yuletide, we’re left thinking what’s the best way to store them? We cherish these little festive trinkets and put in a lot of time, blood, sweat, and tears to collect them. That's why it's essential we learn how to protect them so they last for years to come. We're here to guide you through the best ways to store your precious Christmas memories without breaking them.
1. Choose a clean, dry container
The first step to storing Christmas ornaments is packing them in a container that is clean and dry. Avoid using cardboard boxes as they can attract moisture, which can damage the ornaments. Instead, go for sturdy plastic bins with secure lids. These features will protect the ornaments from moisture, insects, and dust.
2. Keep things organised
When packing, consider grouping the ornaments by their size, color, and design. Label each container according to the categories to make it easier to identify which items are where when you decide to take them out again.
3. Take care with your wrapping
Always wrap each ornament individually and securely in tissue paper or bubble wrap. If the ornaments are fragile, put an extra layer of bubble wrap to safeguard them.
For larger or more robust items, like glass figurines, wrap them in a hand towel or a cloth napkin before bundling them in bubble wrap. The cloth will help provide more layers of protection and will keep the bubble wrap from scratching the ornament.
4. Keep them out on display!
If the ornaments are too delicate to pack away with other ornaments, display them separately on ornament stands. These stands keep them safe while having a place of prominence in your home and allowing you to enjoy them year round.
As the season comes to an end and the time for packing ornaments arrives, we must handle each one with care. Follow these tips to ensure your collection of holiday trinkets remains in excellent condition for years to come. Remember to pack them in a clean and dry container, sort them by category, wrap each one up well, and consider displaying precious treasures on stands. With attentive care, your ornaments will have a happy life from season to season, and your collection will continue to grow along with your special holiday memories.
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