Tips On Storage Of Artificial Christmas Trees
The Christmas season is over so the trees, lights and other decorations must be stored away for another year
. The Christmas tree is the biggest item for storage so it receives the most attention, too.
You may, however, encounter difficulties with the activity to the point where storing it willy-nilly seems like a good idea. If you do so, you will regret it because the Christmas tree will not be up to par for display the next year. Think of drooping branches, missing needles and brown leaves, not a pretty sight at all.
Here then are the basic steps for appropriate storage of synthetic Christmas trees. You will only spend an hour or so for the entire process so roll up your sleeves and get to work as soon as you finish reading this article.
Replace Broken Lights:
This step only applies to artificial Christmas trees with built-in lights, skip this part if the tree is adorned by standalone lights. The goal is to identify and then replace any broken, burned out and defective light before storage. This way, you will have an easier time for the set-up many months from today, not to mention that failure to replace defective bulbs can permanently damage the entire set-up.
Compress the Tree:
Your next step is to compress the tree branches so that the lights, needles and branches will still be in good condition when these are re-fluffed. This step is of particular application to the PVC-style Christmas trees known as bottle brushes. The goal is to make the fat branches look skinny, in a manner of speaking.
Start from the outermost layer of the treetop. Fold the baby branches toward the larger main branches; be as careful as possible so that the former do not break. Work your way downward until the entire tree is un-fluffed.
Disassemble the Tree:
Take note that artificial Christmas trees are made in sections. You can then disassemble it into smaller pieces and, thus, make it fit into boxes. The steps can be summarized as follows:
- Remove the tree's top section. Turn it upside down and then press the main branches toward the centre pole.
- Remove the tree's centre sections, too. Again, turn these sections upside down and then press the main branches toward the centre.
- Loosen the bolts on the stand, which will allow for the easy removal of the bottom section. Again, press the main branches toward the centre pole.
- Tie the sections with either a strong twine or wrap each individual section with clothe covered in bungee cords. The idea is to further compress the tree but be sure that the branches are not too compressed as to be flat as a pancake.
Place the sections into storage bags. Better yet, you can store the Christmas tree in its original bag and then place it inside a sealed box. This way, it will be better protected from dust, dirt and vermin.
When storing artificial Christmas trees, it is important to ensure near-ideal conditions so that these can be used for many more holidays to come. Said near-ideal conditions include low humidity and temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
With proper storage, your artificial Christmas tree will bring good cheer to your home for years and years on end - talk about good value for your investment.
by: Lawrence White
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