Now that the Christmas holidays are over, especially after Three Kings Day, it's time to take down all the Christmas decorations and let the house return to its natural state after these weeks of excess and celebration. But how do you do it correctly without going crazy and keeping everything in perfect condition? Putting up the tree and the nativity scene is exciting, but putting away each item one by one isn't quite as thrilling. Here are some tips you shouldn't forget. Take note with
Deco and Lemon !
Remove the Christmas decorations from a
Don't wait until the day after you take down the Christmas tree to put up the nativity scene. This way, you'll avoid two shopping trips and everything will stay put in the same place. It's a key tip for finding everything in one spot, without having to buy ornaments or lights because you can't find them.
Before storing them, clean the Christmas decorations
Use a cloth to dust all the decorations you've used to decorate your house for the holidays, from the nativity scene figurines to the tree ornaments and the bell on the door. Then, wrap each one in its original packaging, newspaper, or bubble wrap for more fragile items. These days, it's also very common to have a singing or dancing Santa Claus, for example, or decorations that require batteries. Before storing them, remove the batteries to prevent them from corroding.
Professional level, winding Christmas lights
Think it's impossible to store your Christmas tree lights without them getting tangled? Think again!
Deco&Lemon's tip is to take a piece of cardboard and wrap each light around it . You can achieve the same effect by wrapping them around a hanger or a cardboard tube, like one from a roll of kitchen or toilet paper.
What are the best boxes for Christmas decorations?
Cardboard boxes are ideal for storing Christmas decorations and easily recognizing them next year. Clear plastic boxes are very popular, but they're less eco-friendly, and the result is essentially the same. The best way to ensure you know where everything is next year is to label the boxes.
Write a label with their contents or take a photo and attach it . Also, before storing the boxes,
make sure they're dry. If you want to prevent moisture, add silica gel packets, especially if your decorations will be stored in a storage room or attic.
At Deco&Lemon, we hope we've helped you store your Christmas decorations. As you can see, we offer not only the best decorative products but also the best advice. Stay tuned!
How to store Christmas decorations for next year
Remove the Christmas decorations from a
Don't wait until the day after you take down the Christmas tree to put up the nativity scene. This way, you'll avoid two shopping trips and everything will stay put in the same place. It's a key tip for finding everything in one spot, without having to buy ornaments or lights because you can't find them.Before storing them, clean the Christmas decorations
Use a cloth to dust all the decorations you've used to decorate your house for the holidays, from the nativity scene figurines to the tree ornaments and the bell on the door. Then, wrap each one in its original packaging, newspaper, or bubble wrap for more fragile items. These days, it's also very common to have a singing or dancing Santa Claus, for example, or decorations that require batteries. Before storing them, remove the batteries to prevent them from corroding.Professional level, winding Christmas lights
Think it's impossible to store your Christmas tree lights without them getting tangled? Think again! Deco&Lemon's tip is to take a piece of cardboard and wrap each light around it . You can achieve the same effect by wrapping them around a hanger or a cardboard tube, like one from a roll of kitchen or toilet paper.What are the best boxes for Christmas decorations?
Cardboard boxes are ideal for storing Christmas decorations and easily recognizing them next year. Clear plastic boxes are very popular, but they're less eco-friendly, and the result is essentially the same. The best way to ensure you know where everything is next year is to label the boxes. Write a label with their contents or take a photo and attach it . Also, before storing the boxes, make sure they're dry. If you want to prevent moisture, add silica gel packets, especially if your decorations will be stored in a storage room or attic.