Many people choose to decorate their homes with artificial Christmas trees, avoiding the hassle, upkeep, and allergens of using a real tree.Artificial trees can accumulate dust from being on display in December or in storage for months at a time.If you find that your tree is too dirty and dusty to hang your decorations on, it's time to give it a good cleaning.
Step 1: To assemble the base, remove the tree from the box.
As you clean each piece of the tree, spread out the branches to attach it.You can place a sheet on the floor around the tree to catch fallen debris.
Step 2: The vacuum needs to be tested on the tree.
The area at the very base of the tree can be tested with an upholstery bristle brush attachment.Your vacuum should be able to clean the branches without damaging them.If you don't want a long tube or cords, you can use a hand vacuum.
Step 3: Start cleaning.
Use your vacuum brush to gently remove dust from the branches and trunk of the tree.Don't pull out greenery or vacuum the tree.Don't let the branches be sucked into the hose.The vacuum cleaner could be damaged by broken pieces.
Step 4: Prepare to destroy the tree.
If you want to avoid damaging your tree, fill a bucket with warm water and dish soap.If your tree has built-in lights, you should unplug it.A soft dish or dust rag can be used to clean the tree.
Step 5: Take care of the branches and trunk.
Put your rag in the soapy water.Use the rag to clean the tree.Dust can be spread to other parts of the tree if you don't wash it off frequently.The water needs to be replaced as necessary.You are not wringing the rag enough if your towel is dripping or you are leaving suds behind.Before plugging the lights back in, allow the tree to dry thoroughly.
Step 6: The area around the tree needs to be cleaned.
Dust can fall on the floor if the area around the tree is vacuumed.You should put your cleaning supplies away.
Step 7: Take the dust out of the sheet.
The corners of your dust sheet should be folded towards the center.It will form a sack to hold the sheet.Put the sheet in the garbage.
Step 8: You can decorate your tree.
Now that your tree is clean, it's time to put on decorations.Before plugging in the lights, make sure the tree is dry.
Step 9: The decorations should be removed.
All lights, ornaments, tinsels, and anything else attached to the tree should be taken off.
Step 10: Make sure the tree is safe.
You should be able to support the tree with one hand while cleaning the branches with the other.
Step 11: To clean the tree, use a dust cloth or vacuum.
It will be easier to clean the tree before decorating if you clean it first.A simple wipe down with a soft cloth or a light vacuuming should be all you need to prepare your tree for storage.
Step 12: The tree needs to be prepared for storage.
If it's necessary, disassemble the tree.You can put an unfolded sheet inside the tree box to protect it from dust.Wrap the sides of the sheet around the tree to seal the box.You can place the tree's different sections in heavy duty black trash bags to protect them from damage.Don't store your tree in attic spaces with exposed insulation or in a dusty garage without proper protection, such as covering the tree with plastic or taping it to the box.Christmas tree wraps can be purchased that fit your tree dimensions.Check with a tree designer.
Step 13: The instructions should be checked.
If there are specific cleaning and assembly techniques suggested by the manufacturer, you should follow those directions first.Check the website if you can't find the instructions.You can access an online instruction book that will show you how to clean and assemble the tree.
Step 14: Remove any branches from the tree.
All ornaments, lights, and debris should be removed from the tree.
Step 15: A whisk broom is an outdoor approved vacuum.
The fabric attachment can be used to clean the tree.While keeping a careful distance from the tree, you can use a leaf blower to blow debris off.
Step 16: It's a good idea to wash the tree.
To clean the individual branches and the trunk, fill a bucket with soapy water and use a soft dish rag.Work from top to bottom.The water should be replaced as necessary.Plug the lights back in after the tree has dried thoroughly.
Step 17: The tree should be decorated.
The decorations and lights should be able to survive the weather.