{"id":1853,"date":"2025-12-15T11:22:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skladuju.cz\/news\/jak-skladovat-vanocni-svetylka-bez-zamotani\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:06:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:06:59","slug":"how-to-store-christmas-lights-without-tangling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skladuju.cz\/en\/news\/how-to-store-christmas-lights-without-tangling\/","title":{"rendered":"How to store Christmas lights without tangling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s do it smarter this year.<\/span>
\n<\/span>We\u2019ve prepared a <\/span>simple guide on how to store your lights so they stay intact, organized, and ready for next Christmas<\/b>. And if you simply don\u2019t have space at home, we have a solution for that too \u2013 at <\/span>SKLADUJU.CZ<\/b>, we\u2019ll safely store your lights (and all your other Christmas items) until you need them again.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1<\/b>. <\/span>A cardboard roll as a smart holder<\/b><\/p>\n

The simplest trick of all \u2013 and it costs nothing.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Take a <\/span>paper towel roll or wrapping paper tube<\/b>, secure the end of the lights with tape, and start winding them around. At the end, tuck the plug inside or tape it so nothing comes loose.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it\u2019s time to light up the tree again next year, you\u2019ll thank yourself. No knots, no frustration. Just unwind, plug in, and you\u2019re done.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2<\/b>. A hanger from your wardrobe<\/b><\/p>\n

A classic!<\/span>
\n<\/span>A clothes hanger can be used for more than just clothes \u2013 simply <\/span>wrap the lights around it in a figure-eight pattern<\/b> and secure the end.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Then just hang it in a closet, on a hook, or even in the basement. A perfect solution if you\u2019re short on time and don\u2019t want to buy extra storage boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.<\/b> A cable reel for perfectionists<\/b><\/p>\n

If you like things neat and organized, get a <\/span>cable reel<\/b>. It costs just a few euros and will last for years.<\/span>
\n<\/span>It\u2019s ideal for longer light strings or outdoor lighting that needs to be stored without bending or twisting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4<\/b>. What about the whole tree?<\/b><\/p>\n

You may have seen people on social media who <\/span>wrap the entire artificial tree<\/b> with decorations in plastic wrap after the holidays.<\/span>
\n<\/span>It can work \u2013 <\/span>but only if you have an LED tree and enough space<\/b>.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Don\u2019t try this with regular lights. The cables would remain under tension and could get damaged.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Always remove the lights and <\/span>store them separately \u2013 dry, clean, and tangle-free.<\/b><\/p>\n

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5<\/b>. Where to store them?<\/b><\/p>\n

This is where <\/span>SKLADUJU.CZ<\/b> comes in.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Because let\u2019s face it \u2013 attics, basements, or garages are often past their prime.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Moisture, mice, or temperature fluctuations can do serious damage to Christmas decorations.<\/span><\/p>\n

In our <\/span>indoor storage units<\/b><\/a>, you can be sure your belongings stay in <\/span>a dry, secure, and temperature-stable environment<\/b> all year round.<\/span>
\n<\/span>You can choose the size you need \u2013 from <\/span>a small unit the size of a suitcase<\/b> to <\/span>a larger unit for an entire apartment<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf81<\/span> Ideal not only for Christmas decorations<\/b>, but also for:<\/span><\/p>\n