People have gone all out for Halloween every year. Who can blame them? It’s really fun dressing up, no matter your age. Kids love turning into their favorite superheroes or Disney characters. Adults also have an excuse to spend money on fancy dresses or costumes. Don’t even start talking about the sweet treats. 

So it’s no wonder Americans felt no compunction spending hundreds on Halloween. This translates to billions spent on costumes, candy, and décor.

Oh yes, decor! It completes the Halloween vibes. But it would be a shame to waste all that money you spend on spooky decors if you can’t reuse them next year or in the future. 

Don’t know how to store Halloween costumes and décor? These tips will give you a head start.

Store Only What You Want to Keep

You can’t store every ghost and goblin in your decorating arsenal. It’s not possible, and you’ll end up drowning in clutter. It’s why the first thing you should do is look over every item. Throw away damaged decor. Toss those that you don’t like or won’t use again. After all, how many times can you use that Scream mask?

Organize by Fright

Ask any cleaners for hire and they’ll tell you you should organize by type. Doing this before you pack things away will make your life easier. Devise a system that makes sense to you. 

You can try organizing it by creatures. For example, all the vampires and werewolf decorations go in one box. All the witches and ghosts go in another box. You may also organize them by size or type. 

Do the Laundry First

Halloween costumes aren’t on the same level of importance as a wedding dress or ball gown. But if you love your outfit and want to use it again, it’s best to treat it like you would expensive formal wear. This means washing it before you store it. 

Check the care instructions on your costumes. Your Squid Game jumpsuit might be good for a tumble in the washer. But you might need a dry cleaner for that Batman bat suit.

The same goes for the rest of your Halloween decorations. Clean them before storing them. Independent cleaning services will wash and wipe decor the way they would any item in your home. They’ll also ensure it’s dried well before storing it in storage bins.

Go for Plastic Bins

You can use anything to store your home decorations. You can use black garbage bags and old boxes if you want to. But it’s better if you invest in plastic bins. Clear plastic containers are ideal since it allows you to see the contents.

Many experts suggest using a colored bin for seasonal decorations. It’s a good way to coordinate items you only use for specific occasions. You can opt for black or orange storage bins for your Halloween stuff, then red or yellow totes for Christmas items.

Protect the Small Stuff

Every home has hundreds of small decorative items lying around. They also deserve the same care you give large pieces. Use bubble wrap to protect fragile items. 

Also, make good use of every available space, like placing small pieces inside hollow jack-o-lanterns.

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