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Including the kitchen ingredient you should put in with your storage bag to prevent musty odours.

When it comes to storing your artificial Christmas tree and decorations, there are a few simple steps you need to follow to ensure it remains in great condition for next Christmas.

According to the Carbon Trust, an artificial Christmas tree needs to be used for 10 Christmases in order for it to have a lower carbon footprint than a real one – so it's even more important that once it's time to take down your Christmas tree, you store it correctly to ensure it looks its absolute best year after year.

First of all, your Christmas tree should always be stored in a cool, dry place to prevent it from acquiring a musty odour while in storage. Sometimes, at point of purchase, your tree will come with a storage bag. However, if not, you can buy a range of Christmas tree storage boxes or bags from a range of retailers. If buying a Christmas tree storage bag, ensure it is sturdy, made from a durable material, and has reinforced handles for easy handling.

When it comes to storing your tree, using one of these kitchen ingredients will help to ensure it doesn't develop a frowzy odour. The experts at Balsam Hill advise: 'As a precautionary measure, store the tree with a container of baking soda or unused coffee grounds.'

Large, heavy duty storage bag with a sturdy carry handle. It will protect your Christmas tree against dust, insects and moisture.

This signature white woven Christmas tree storage bag looks super stylish, and it does the job too. It'll store dismantled trees up to 6ft.

Save space by storing your Christmas tree upright. This storage bag comes with easy access handles for seamless removal.

This heavy-duty Christmas tree bag is great because it features a set of wheels, enabling you to move it with ease. This rectangular shaped bag also features an interior strap to secure the tree inside.

This green storage bag will store your tree with ease and shield it from damages, dust, moisture and pests.

If your Christmas tree is 7ft or 8ft even, snap up this large storage bag. It's wide and tall enough to hold your tree for the following year.

Sturdy, moisture-resistant and 100 per cent waterproof, this bag can fit Christmas trees up to 7.5ft.

Have you got more than one Christmas tree to pack away? Grab two. This set includes two green woven polyethylene storage bags to keep your Christmas trees dry and clean throughout the year.

If you want something a little more sturdier and robust, you can opt for a Christmas tree storage box. Usually made from plastic, Christmas tree storage boxes are clear – so you can always see the contents inside – usually stackable, and will have a secure lid.

Stackable and with clip-on lids, store your Christmas tree securely in this box. It's designed to hold Christmas trees up to 6-7ft.

This multi-purpose Polypropylene box will hold trees up to 6-7ft. The clip on lids will keep your tree extra secure.

Get more for your money with this set of three Christmas tree storage boxes. Use one to store your tree and pop decorations in the other two.

Get a pack of two extra large boxes, perfect for storing Christmas trees in the loft or garage.

From wreaths to garlands and lights to wrapping paper, there are lots of decorations that need storing safely for the following year. Here's a round up of the best Christmas decoration storage to help you organise your space.

This waterproof storage bag is perfect to keep your wreath secure for the following year.

Banish tangled Christmas lights for good with this rectangular storage box. It comes with four cardboard wraps, great for storing multiple lights.

Keep wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and tags in this handy Christmas decoration storage bag.

Store your wreath or garland in this bag with convenient carry handles.

If your wreaths are larger than life, pop them in these two extra large wreath storage bags.

If you have a cupboard with shelves, you can buy these storage bags to pop in small ornaments for easy reach. Choose from small, medium and large.

Store your Christmas lights securely in this heavy-duty, cylindrical bag. It has a transparent PVC window and metal zip.

Have you got lots of gift wrap left over? Snap up these pack of two organiser bags, specially designed to fit wrapping paper rolls.

The bigger the tree, the more baubles you'll have, so it's essential to store it in a safe place. For baubles, choose square or rectangular bags with dividers inside for ease. Alternatively, you could choose stackable storage boxes. If it's the latter, ensure it is clearly labelled before going into storage.

With 75 compartments and a zipper, it will keep your baubles organised all year around.

See exactly what baubles are where in this clear storage cube bag. It will hold 112 ornaments.

This is great for sliding under a cupboard or table as it doesn't take up too much vertical space. It will hold 64 baubles.

There's no need to carry your baubles, roll it instead! Hold up to 96 ornaments in this bauble storage case. The long handle and wheels make it easy to transport and store away.

• Remove all decorations from your tree and unplug the lights from the wall before disassembly. Remember, if you have a pre-lit Christmas tree, detach the light connections between the sections. If your tree is not pre-lit, unstring the lights and store them separately.

• Use both hands to compress the branches on the tree before detaching the sections.

• For easier handling, tie the tree with a ribbon or cord around each section to secure the branches.

The Home Edit's Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin advise: 'Before you pack away your items at the end of Christmas, take stock, take inventory, label everything so that you have ornaments, décor, pillows, throws, whatever it may be, and that way you’ll be more intentional and thoughtful moving into the next holiday season knowing what you’ll have.'

• Consider moving the storage bag and tree sections to your final storage location before packing them to minimise heavy lifting.

• Once you unzip and open the storage bag, 'position the sections in the bag as if they were a pair of shoes in a box, with the pole in the centre,' say the team at Balsalm Hill. For larger trees you could place the odd-numbered sections in one bag, and the even-numbered sections in another bag.

• Zip up the bag to keep out dust and insects.

• Depending on space and the size of your home, Christmas trees are commonly stored in the loft, attic, shed or cupboard. Whatever the location, please ensure the conditions are cool and dry.

• Ensure delicate and easily-breakable ornaments are protected. When storing, use inserts, and provide extra security by wrapping with foam sheets or recyclable bubble wrap.

• If you don't have enough storage space (in the spare room, garage or loft) then think vertically – utilise storage containers so that they can be stacked one on top of the other.

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