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Lauren Bradbury

Experts warn you should never vacuum Christmas tree needles - it poses serious risks, but there’s a safer £1 alternative that works in seconds

Dining room covered in christmas decorations, including a christmas tablescape and a christmas tree in the corner.

If you spent your weekend decorating the perfect Christmas tree, you might already have a trail of needles leading in your living room - and you’ll know that your real tree will continue to drop them in the run-up to the big day. While you may be inclined to grab your vacuum cleaner and clean them up in seconds, experts warn that you should NEVER vacuum Christmas tree needles.

Choosing a real Christmas tree over one of the best artificial Christmas trees offers you the chance to add a natural, festive flair to your home, and if the smell of a real tree doesn’t get you in the mood for Christmas, then nothing else will. But they also require a lot of care and attention, and cleaning up the needles is a big part of that - especially if you have furry friends in your home.

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