What are the things to be kept in mind while storing magnets?

Things to keep in mind while storing magnets :

• Magnets should not be left with their poles free, as this causes self-demagnetisation and weakens the magnet over time.
• Bar magnets should be stored in pairs with their opposite poles placed close to each other.
• Soft iron strips called magnetic keepers should be placed across the ends of bar magnets to retain their magnetism for a longer time.
• Horseshoe magnets should be stored with a single soft iron keeper placed across their poles.
• Magnets should be handled carefully and protected from mishandling to prevent loss of magnetic strength.