Pack down your Christmas with Jemma Solomon
It’s time to pack away your Christmas decorations and wrap up your string lights for next year. Jemma Solomon shares her tips for organising your decorations with some great hacks using household products including an egg tray and a plastic bag.
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Wrapping Paper
Consider buying a specific wrapping paper organiser for easy access and neat storage.
Bought: Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage BagAmazon, £6.10
Hack: IKEA Plastic Bag Dispenser£6.64 & Snap bands
Wreaths
Use dedicated wreath storage boxes or padded bags to protect their shape, ideally keeping them in a cool, dry place like a closet, and if not using a designated container, carefully wrap them in a plastic bag to prevent dust and damage from heavy items placed on top.
Bought: Premium Luxury Red Christmas Xmas Wreath Storage Bag£8.49, AmazonHack: Plastic bag/ bubble wrap and hanger
Baubles
Wrap each bauble in packing paper, bubble wrap, or acid-free paper. You can also add tissue paper or cotton balls inside for extra cushioning.
Bought: Storage Boxes£22.99, Amazon
Christmas Bauble Storage Box with Adjustable Dividers£29.99Hack: Egg Trays
Lights
Wrap indoor lights around cardboard for storage.Hack: Card board boxes or hangers
Christmas Tree
Store your tree in a storage box or bag or if you’re feeling lazy clingfilm your whole tree up for next year.
Bought: Christmas Tree Storage Bag£19.99, Amazon
Hack: Cling film trick on ULAY
Tip for cleaning up your real Christmas treeYou should not vacuum up Christmas tree needles because the sharp needles can get stuck in the vacuum and cause it to jam. You can use a rubber broom, hand vacuum and lint roller.
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