Reuse Apple Containers
If egg cartons are too small to hold your Christmas ornaments, here’s a roomier alternative:
plastic apple containers
. Rinse and dry the apple containers, then nestle ornaments inside, close the lid, and place the plastic box gently into a cardboard box or Rubbermaid bin for extra protection.
How do you store antique ornaments?
Wrap them in
acid-free tissue paper
($13.60 for 200 sheets, amazon.com), and place ornaments that are similar in size and weight together in metal or wooden boxes, since plastic traps moisture (IKEA has good selections of both). Then pad open spaces with extra tissue paper or white dish towels.
How do you store odd shaped ornaments?
How to Store Unusually Shaped Ornaments. Christmas ornaments that are unusually shaped might be tricky to store depending on their size and shape.
Wrap them in a layer of tissue paper, followed by a layer of bubble wrap
to ensure that fragile ornaments won’t break in storage.
How do you store handmade ornaments?
In a DIY a storage box: One Good Thing by Jillee has a super easy tutorial for ornament storage that uses just 4 things: a
large plastic storage bin, plastic cups, cardboard
, and a hot glue gun—just glue the cups to the cardboard (these layers can easily be stacked inside the bin) and fill the cups with your ornaments.
How do you store Christmas breakables?
Plastic clamshell containers
, such as those used at salad bars, can house larger breakables. Wrap each item in tissue paper and gently clamp the container around it. For anything else, tuck coffee filters down into DIY-ed cardboard dividers to give them a gentle landing.
Is it OK to store Christmas decorations in the garage?
Holiday ornaments and lights, especially ones you’re keeping for many years, can lose their colour faster if they’re exposed to too much light when stored. Fabric bags specifically made for storing holiday decorations
should be stored indoors if possible
, due to the higher moisture levels garages commonly have.
Should I remove batteries from Christmas ornaments?
As a general rule of thumb, whether to avoid corrosion or prematurely draining more expensive batteries, it’s best practice to
remove all batteries from decorations before long-term storage
.
How do you preserve ornaments?
Wrap each ornament in
acid-free tissue paper
for added protection. Finally, store your keepsake ornaments in a location that remains dry and cool year-round. If you enjoy displaying them, keep them away from direct sunlight and inside a dust-free cabinet.
Are vintage ornaments safe?
Yes
, all those beautiful tree ornaments, the decorations, and even that snarl of lights you drag out of storage once a year have the potential to contain toxic substances. The most common reason: They can contain lead.
How do you pack Christmas ornaments for a move?
- Wrap fragile ornaments in Bubble Wrap® or packing paper, then place them in a divided box (like a dish pack kit)
- Place non-fragile ornaments together in zip-top bags (so they don’t get tossed with the packing material), then pack the bags in a box filled with crumpled paper to support them.
How do you organize after Christmas?
- Remove items from their packaging.
- Create a recycling “center”
- Sort existing toys and donate while you still have a chance.
- Rotate toys.
- Assess what you have and where it will go.
- File away.
- Drop off donations.
- Take down the greens.
How do you store a Christmas tree without taking it apart?
Grab some bags
Next,
grab two 55-gallon trash bags
. Poke a hole in the bottom of one of the bags. Then, with the help of a friend, shimmy the tree into the bag and guide the “trunk” of the tree through the hole. Secure the mouth of the garbage bag around the tree with some twine.
What is the best way to store a Christmas tree?
Because the decorated tree cannot be disassembled to store, it needs to be stored upright, fully decorated with all parts intact. The best way to store and protect a permanently-decorated tree is by
using a decorated upright tree storage bag
.
