The Paper Towel Roll Hack That Makes Storing Christmas Tree Ribbons A Breeze

After unwrapping Christmas presents, admiring festive decorations, and spending quality time with loved ones, you need to get your living space back to normal. For many families, this includes packing up Christmas tree ribbons neatly so that they can be used next year. Haphazardly tossing this decorative material in a storage container isn't a good idea because it may tangle. Consider wrapping your ribbon around a paper towel roll instead, and use a paperclip to keep the material in place so it doesn't unravel — making Christmas decor storage a breeze.

Once you have all of your ribbons wrapped neatly around paper towel rolls, consider placing them in large storage containers along with the rest of your Christmas decor. You could also simply sit them upright in a storage closet or lay them down in a large cabinet. This hack keeps your delicate, decorative ribbon neat and out of the way until you need it again. It's super easy to simply unravel the fabric for use when the holidays roll around next year. Out of all the tips for storing your Christmas ornaments and other decor, this recommendation is one of the easiest and most affordable.

To wrap your Christmas ribbon around a paper towel roll neatly, simply hold one end of the fabric in place against the cardboard with your thumb — taping it to the roll if you wish. Next, go ahead and wind the ribbon around the paper towel roll until no fabric is left hanging free. Slide a paper clip over the end of the ribbon to secure it to the rest of the fabric. Continue this process with any other ribbon you need to store. You should be able to fit multiple ribbons onto a single paper towel roll. If you need a bin to store your ribbon-covered paper towel rolls, consider purchasing the IRIS USA Under Bed Storage Organizer. You should be able to fit additional Christmas decor inside of the storage bin as well.

However, don't just toss fragile ornaments inside – save egg cartons to place your ornaments inside post-Christmas. Then, you can set the cartons inside your storage bin alongside the ribbon-wrapped paper towel rolls. If you have holiday greenery, one of the best ways to organize and store wreaths and garlands is to cover them in bubble wrap and place them in a box or large storage container. Alternatively, you can place wreaths or garlands back in their original packaging, so long as everything is secure and tidy for the next 11 or so months in storage.