Christmas Ornament Storage

Proper Christmas ornament storage will keepMany manufacturers produce cardboard or plastic
your beautiful ornaments unmarred for next yearcontainers. Some are specifically designed to store
and decades to follow. Antique glass ornamentsornaments and have appropriately-sized
are quite fragile. It's surprising that some havecompartments. Plastic boxes are sturdier than
remained unbroken for a century! Moderncardboard boxes, but the completely airless space
ornaments, especially the ones made of treatedthey create is not necessarily suitable for valuable
glass, are stronger -- but they are still susceptibleor antique ornaments. Special acid-free cardboard
to damage. Proper storage and handling willcontainers are the best choice for these valuables.
preserve these beautiful ornaments for futureEach piece should be individually wrapped before
generations to enjoy.being placed in a Christmas ornament storage
Handling Glass Ornamentscontainer. Use acid-free tissue paper, or acid-free
Glass decorations must be handled carefully andpaper towels (the kind sold as microwavable).
with due caution. When they are removed fromNewspaper is not a good choice; the chemicals in
storage, work on a padded surface as youthe print -- and in the paper too -- can harm the
remove their wrappings. Place a padded tree skirtfinish on the decoration.
under the tree to soften the impact, in case aPlace bubble wrap or crumpled paper towels in the
glass ball falls from the tree.bottom of the Christmas ornament storage
An old-fashioned Christmas tree fence is useful tocontainer before you put any wrapped
keep young children and pets away from thedecorations in it. If the box doesn't include
ornaments. If you don't have a fence, hang thesections, use extra tissue between decorations to
delicate glass balls near the top of the tree, andprovide more protection. Add a last layer on top
put unbreakable spheres on low branches. It isof the ornaments before fastening the lid.
helpful to spray a pet repellent under the tree.Place some silica gel desiccant in every container
If your ornaments are displayed for over twoto remove dampness. You can buy it at craft
weeks, position them away from sunlight. Directstores.
daylight can cause the paint to fade.For more security, store large glass decorations
Cleaningseparately from little ones, and glass ornaments
The colors painted on antique ornaments wereapart from wooden or metal ones. Mark all your
generally favorite family recipes. These were notChristmas ornament storage boxes plainly, so that
very durable. Age has made them yet moreyou won't have to unpack all of them if you want
fragile. Most are water-soluble, so they shoulda particular ornament later in the year.
never be washed. Avoid glass cleaners and otherEven with all this padding, ornaments can still be
chemical solutions as well. Some of the moderninjured by extreme temperatures and/or humidity
lacquers are also water-based and will last longer iflevels. These elements can cause stress fractures
the same precautions are followed.eventually. Unheated attics and cellars are poor
Gently flick glass ornaments with a feather dusterlocations for Christmas ornament storage. Keep
to clean them. Ostrich-feather dusters areornaments in a closet instead.
especially effective.You only need is some time and some thought to
Storagemake your ornaments undamaged. Good
Strong Christmas ornament storage boxes withChristmas ornament storage isn't hard, and it will
close-fitting lids are needed to store ornaments.preserve these fragile treasures for generations.