It's that Holly Jolly Time of year Again

11/21/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with all your cleaning, and tree cleaning, needs for your home. Our number is 606-877-2160.

The Holiday Season is here! 

It's time to get your Christmas trees out of storage and back into your living room. Most people use artificial tree during the holiday season. When something has been put away in storage for most of the year --it can collect dust, mold, or other particles you do not want in the house with your family. 

Here are a few cleaning tips to use this season to make your tree troubles "Like it never even happened:" 

Dust

One of the foremost necessities in cleaning an artificial Christmas tree is to remove any dust clinging to its branches and needles. Using a static cling cloth, gently wipe it along the branches. 

Shake with Salt

If your tree needs something a bit more intensive, use some salt from your kitchen. This is a method that is effective for small trees or larger trees that come apart into smaller pieces. Add small trees or tree pieces to a large bag with a handful or two of Kosher salt, then vigorously shake. The salt will act as an abrasive cleaner, scrubbing away any dirt from branches. 

A Wash Down

For heavy cleaning, a light dusting won't be enough. At the start of decorating season, carefully wipe each branch down with a gentle, wet sponge. This will pick up the dust and dirt that settled between the needles while the tree was in storage. 

Deodorization

After your tree is clean, you'll still need to deodorize it from time to time. You can hide a scented air freshener intended in the branches of your tree to give it a seasonal scent. It's also a good idea to spritz the branches with an air freshener to keep the basement or storage scent away.

Professional Services

If you are too busy this holiday season to clean your tree, call a professional. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with all your cleaning, and even tree cleaning, needs for your home.