Halloween Storage Tips to Stay Spooky Season After Season

Halloween storage shouldn’t give you the creeps. Like anything else you need to store for safe keeping, there’s a way to do it that won’t have you cackling like a mad scientist. From gravestones for the lawn to fear-inducing spider webs, bats, and rats to hanging ghouls and string lights that give swamp creature vibes… the secret to many happy Halloweens for years to come is good organization. That means grabbing your Halloween storage bins, totes, boxes, coffins, or other containers to keep your decor organized and in good shape for the next spooky season. Not sure where to begin? Mini Mall Storage has brewed up an enchanted blog post full of all the tips and tricks you need to make sure your Halloween storage doesn’t give you a fright. Let’s dive in!

Start by Cleaning Up

Outdoor lawn decorations, we’re looking at you. There may be bits of dirt, grass or even bugs stuck on the end that could lead to damage, deterioration, odor, and even mold growth over time. Taking a moment to ensure your Halloween decor is clean before storing it can go a long way in keeping it in top shape and making sure it’s ready to scare again next season.

For indoor decor, round up any decorations used as food or baking dishes, or decor used to create a creepy cauldron full of goo, and give everything a gentle cleanse and a thorough dry before storing.

Sort and Separate

With everything washed, dried, and ready to go, the next thing you’ll want to do is sort your items by use and type. Think spiders, cobwebs, hanging decor, window decor, battery-operated gear, inflatable decorations, lights, costumes, etc. Grouping and storing these items together keeps everything organized and can make them easier to find for next year.

Stay Organized with Boxes and Bins

Halloween storage totes, bins, baskets, and boxes come in every shape and size, so you can store your stuff in spooky style while you keep decor and costumes organized. If you have a lot of different categories of items, you may want to consider separate storage containers for each. If not, you can store them together, just be sure to place the heaviest items on the bottom. Here are a few tips to pack up your indoor and outdoor items:

Indoor Decor Storage

Textiles: Store fabric items like tablecloths, banners, and costumes in breathable bags or boxes to prevent mildew and odors.

Electronics: Unplug and store electronics in their original packaging or padded containers to protect them from damage.

Breakables: Use tissue paper or bubble wrap to protect fragile items like glass goblins and ceramic ghosts.

Outdoor Decor Storage

Inflatable Decorations: Deflate and store them in their original boxes.

Lights: Even better than the original packaging, try wrapping lights around an empty paper towel roll or plastic tube to keep them from getting tangled.

Metal Lawn Decorations: Clean metal decorations and store them in a dry place to prevent rust.

Keep Smaller Items Contained

Handful of little spiders? Bowlful of scabs? Bag of eyeballs? Keep all the little, itty bitty creepy crawlies you have in your haunted chest contained and grouped by using smaller boxes, jars, or bags to store them in.

Proper storage saves you money by extending the life of your decorations and helps you enjoy spooky season to the fullest. No space at home for all your Halloween and holiday decor? Visit Mini Mall Storage for extra room at a location near you. Find affordable self storage near you!