Christmas brings a lot of surprises. One such (and a really good one) was experienced by Mrs. Tanja from Great Britain.
The tree is a symbol of Christmas. And if it’s missing, then something is simply not right. That’s why each of us tries to put at least a small spruce, fir or pine tree at home. However, the prices of conifers are high and, moreover, they rise every year.
That’s why many people solve it by buying just a few twigs for a vase or investing in an artificial Christmas tree. What’s more, it’s ecological (you don’t destroy our forests) and at the same time you save some crowns.
Aged fake tree
For this exact reason, Mrs. Tanja from Great Britain also bought a fake Christmas tree years ago. “It’s practical and I’m satisfied,” says the Brit, adding that every year she takes the artificial tree out of the basement, folds it up, and immediately has the coveted symbol of the most beautiful holidays of the year in her living room.
But this year she got one diabolical idea. “I just thought that since I’ve had the tree for so long, it needs a little refreshing and washing,” she begins to tell her big story.
A whole tub of dirt!
“My husband talked me out of it, saying I’m crazy, we only use the tree a few days a year, so what would be dirty about it? But it didn’t work for me: I filled the bath. I disassembled the tree into its smallest parts and washed them one by one,” says the smiling blonde and continues: “What a shock it was for me when I found out how much dirt and dust there was on the tree! And we breathed it all. I can’t believe it!’
Dust as a memory
The young woman was so shocked by the polluted artificial tree that she recorded the entire “cleaning” on her phone and put it on her Instagram page. Other people’s reactions were not long in coming. Some were honestly shocked by the state of the tree, but there were also those who made fun of the dusty symbol of Christmas:
“I have an artificial Christmas tree from my mother, who is almost fifty years old. There is a layer of dust on it from my childhood. I don’t want to wash it because I would also wash away the memories,” said one of the contributors.
Other British cleaners recommended that next time the conifer should be sprayed with a hose and dried with a blower on the leaves, they say it will be faster…
Clean is nicer
But Mrs. Tanja is clear. An artificial Christmas tree is simply a dust and dirt catcher. That’s why he should be thoroughly washed and dried from time to time.
“I hung the clean twigs in the kitchen, so I hope they will be dry again soon and I can assemble and decorate the tree. But this time it will really suit him a lot!” concludes the Brit.
By the way, have you also tried washing your artificial Christmas tree? You might also be (probably unpleasantly) surprised.
Sources: https://www.mirror.co.uk, https://www.dailymail.co.uk
