Helpful tips for cleaning your artificial Christmas trees

Helpful tips for cleaning your artificial Christmas trees

Christmas tree is the center piece of every Christmas season. It is also the heart of every Christmas decoration. Hence it is important that they are well taken care of.

It is possible to assemble your 10 foot artificial Christmas tree immediately you collect it from storage. This will only happen when you have neatly kept away your Christmas tree the previous year.

So, you’re asking; “How do I clean my 10 foot artificial Christmas tree before storing it away?”

Well, here’s how.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Clean Your Artificial Christmas Tree

Before we dive in, here’s a list of the materials you’d need for cleaning:

  • Handheld Vacuum cleaner
  • Dish washing liquid
  • Microfiber cloth

Procedure

  1. For prelit 10 foot artificial christmas tree, carefully disconnect the light from the power source and remove the light from the tree. (Most Christmas lights are usually detachable – you can also look at for this when purchasing your tree)
  2. After you have removed the lights from your tree, disassemble the tree in sections just as you arranged it. Begin disassembling from the top and work your way down to the last section of the tree.
  3. Now, carefully clean each branch of the tree using the handheld vacuum. This is so as to get rid of the dust particle in each branch.
  4. Then wipe each branch gently with the microfiber cloth. This is a very long process but, you’d do anything for your tree right?
  5. Repeat the third and fourth step for each section if the tree and allow them to dry. A little time outside can help speed up the process.

Check out the warranty policies to ensure not going against the manufacturers instruction. And in case you tree is not UV protected; it is advisable you don’t take them outdoor. Be sure to wear a nose mask and googles to keep the dust out.