From Summer Gear to Holiday Cheer: Storage Tips for the Season

Maple Leaf Self Storage
November 28th, 2025

Christmas décor storage is made easy with a storage unit. Storing summer gear away from your residence will free up the space your family needs this snowy holiday season. Storage tips provided here will help solve storage problems.

How to Prepare Your Summer Items for Long-Term Storage

Gather the items you intend to pack away. These will include:

● Summer sports equipment and toys

● Clothing appropriate for warm weather

● Outdoor furniture

● Patio speakers and other outside electronic equipment

● Non-winter holiday decorations

Once you have gathered the things to be stored away, they must be prepared for storage.

Clean Everything

Wash the clothes and clean the decorations, outdoor gear, and furniture before storing to prevent stains and mildew.

Dry Items Carefully

Moisture remaining on fabric can lead to mold and mildew. This can even be true for items packed in a breathable container.

Find Appropriate Containers

● For clothing, use breathable containers like cotton bags for long-term storage, or vacuum-sealed bags.

● For outdoor gear, use durable plastic bins or waterproof bags.

● Cover furniture with protective covers.

Prevent Damage

Pack clothes in cool, dark containers to prevent fading and damage. Use silica gel packets or moisture absorbers to control moisture.

Keep Clothes Fresh

Dryer sheets or cedar/lavender sachets help keep items smelling fresh.

Storing Winter Holiday Decorations and Seasonal Paraphernalia

Be prepared for Christmas and New Year’s packing. It’s usually best to bring down these decorations early in the new year.

Packing Holiday Decorations

● Use clear, durable plastic bins to see contents easily, or sturdy cardboard boxes.

● Wrap fragile ornaments individually in tissue paper or bubble wrap. Specialty ornament boxes with individual compartments may be a good bet.

● Wrap Christmas lights around a cardboard tube to prevent tangling.

● Clearly label every box.

● Keep associated items together in the same box. All tree ornaments should be in one container.

● Stack boxes neatly in your storage container to maximize space. Do not put heavy items on top of fragile ones.

Have a Storage Unit Seasonal Swap Strategy

Make sure you know how you will get items in and out of your storage unit. This means choosing an appropriate unit size. Also, have box labels facing you as you enter the unit so there’s no confusion regarding what items are where. If you’re starting with a storage unit for your summer items, figure out if your winter holiday decorations will take up the same amount of space. If they require more, then you may have to change units to accommodate the bigger load. A good storage unit provider will be able to help you with that.

Store Your Seasonal Items with Maple Leaf Self Storage

We have multiple locations in Vancouver and Calgary with a professional staff waiting to help you prepare for Christmas. Our units come with 24-hour video surveillance and climate control. You’ll have access to your unit every day of the year. We also offer online billing and on-site stores for purchasing helpful moving supplies. You can change units as the amount of space you need changes. Declutter your home this holiday season! Contact us for a free quote today.

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