Holiday gift wrapping is meant to be fun and festive, but without a little organization, it can quickly turn into a tangled mess of paper rolls, ribbon scraps and misplaced tape. With gifts coming and going all season long, keeping your wrapping area tidy can feel like an impossible task.
The good news? With a few professional tips and smart setup strategies, you can create a holiday wrapping station that’s efficient, organized and stress-free!
Our MOLLY MAID brand ambassador’s recently shared expert advice on national TV, offering practical ways to level up your wrapping setup while keeping clutter under control.
Start with a Dedicated Wrapping Zone
One of the most important tips for staying organized during the holidays is assigning a dedicated gift-wrapping space. Whether it’s a table in the guest room, a section of the dining room or a corner of the basement, having one designated area helps contain the mess.
When everything lives in one spot, you avoid dragging supplies all over the house and cleanup becomes much faster and easier once the wrapping is done.
Sort and Store Supplies Before You Begin
Before you start wrapping, take a few minutes to sort through your supplies. Keep only what you’ll realistically use this season and recycle or discard damaged paper, tangled ribbons or dried-out tape.
In a recent Breakfast Television segment, our MOLLY MAID brand ambassador, Kim Dunn, shared six pro tips for upgrading your holiday wrapping station, including using bins, drawer dividers and vertical storage to keep wrapping paper, bows and tools neat and accessible. Clear containers and labeled bins make it easy to see what you have at a glance – saving time and reducing frustration.
Watch the segment here!
Wrap Smarter, Not Harder
Efficiency is key when wrapping multiple gifts. Keep essentials like scissors, tape, gift tags and markers in a small caddy or container so they’re always within reach.
Our brand ambassador and MOLLY MAID Ottawa South Central, ON Franchise Partner, Véronique Levesque, also demonstrated on CTV’s Your Morning how using simple systems – like cutting paper to size before wrapping and rolling ribbon neatly after each use – can dramatically reduce mess and wasted materials. These small habits make a big difference, especially during late-night wrapping sessions.
Watch the segment here!
Clean as You Go
Instead of letting scraps pile up, build in quick reset moments. Toss paper trimmings into a recycling bag as you wrap and return unused supplies to their bins after each gift.
Even taking just two minutes to tidy between gifts can keep your space manageable and prevent a full post-wrapping cleanup marathon.
Finish the Season with a Final Reset
Once the gifts are wrapped and exchanged, take time to properly store your supplies. Roll paper neatly, coil ribbons and pack everything back into clearly labeled containers so it’s ready for next year.
And if holiday prep leaves your home feeling cluttered or chaotic, remember, you don’t have to do it all yourself!
Let MOLLY MAID Help You Enjoy a Cleaner Holiday Season
Between decorating, baking, wrapping and hosting, the holidays can be overwhelming. A professionally cleaned home can make all the difference.
Whether you need help before guests arrive or after the celebrations wind down, MOLLY MAID professional cleaning services help you reclaim your time and enjoy the season without the stress. Contact your local MOLLY MAID today for a free, no-obligation estimate and enjoy more time for what matters most!
