When you buy Mother’s Day hampers, it is important that you store the gift properly in order to ensure that it reaches mum in just the right condition. Here are a few important points to remember so that your gift is safe and sound while waiting to pamper her.

Temperature

One of the most important things to avoid when storing Mother’s Day hampers is high heat or extreme cold. Heat can affect the contents of the gift basket. Fruit can go bad, chocolate can melt and cheese can go bad too. Similarly, extreme cold is also not ideal for a wrapped gift. Condensation can form inside the hamper which can affect the contents, of course.

Humidity

No matter the contents, Mother’s Day hampers should always be kept our of humid areas of your home. Instead, keep the basket in a cool (not cold) and dry spot until the time comes to surprise her. You might not even notice that a room has higher humidity levels than normal. However, when a gift is wrapped in cellophane, condensation can form on the inside of the hamper. If you are concerned, you can gently open the hamper up while it is being stored and then tie it back together before you prepare for delivery.

Direct sunlight

Just like heat, direct sunlight can cause perishables to go bad and it can also result in condensation. If you have a safe spot inside a cupboard, this will be the ideal spot to tuck away that gift hamper until Mother’s Day arrives.

Children and pets

Pets and young children can be unpredictable and extremely curious. When they see something new, they will be inclined to investigate. This is yet another reason to place Mother’s Day hampers inside a cupboard where they won’t be seen. Out of sight – out of mind! Or at least, out of reach.

With these essential storage tips for Mother’s Day hampers, you can be sure that no harm will come to the thoughtful contents and mum will be able to make the most of it. Depending on the items you have chosen and how long you need to store the hamper, you might need to refrigerate certain perishables like cheese. You can always wrap the gift up again just before delivering it.