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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

How to clean an artificial Christmas tree to prolong the life of your festive centerpiece, avoid mold and keep it smelling good

A real Christmas Tree in the corner of a white living room.

When it comes to Christmas trees, we usually jump right to smothering it in decorations and then packing them away as quickly as possible when January hits. But have you ever stopped to clean your artificial Christmas tree?

It might not seem like an important task, but Christmas tree experts warn failing to do so can lead to musty smells and a lackluster faux fir, and could even shorten the lifespan of your prized tree.

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