If the magnets are not kept properly, they get weaken with time. To store magnets safely the following arrangement should be made.
1. The opposite poles should be kept near each other with a strip of wood in between them and also place some soft iron pieces near their ends.
2. To store a horseshoe magnet place a soft iron piece in between its poles. Keep your magnets away from Cassettes Mobiles, Televisions, Music systems, CDs, Computer, etc.