How to take apart a fake christmas tree

Dismantling the Christmas tree into parts

Dismantle the artificial Christmas tree in stages. Of course, start with toys, garlands and rain. Some people prefer not to remove , but to store the Christmas tree right with decorations. The idea of ​​ seems ingenious, but in reality it is not very convenient, so we recommend that you remove all the toys. We collect them and store them separately. Then the process looks like this:

1. Remove the top. It is important to do this carefully, not to grab the needles and prevent the needles from falling out.
2. Disconnect branches if they originally went separately from the trunk.
3. Dismantle the barrel if it consists of several parts. Grasp the main axle, do not pull on the branches .
4. Pack twigs for storage. For this, you will need cling film.
5. If your tree consists of parts of a trunk with branches attached to it, carefully fold branches "up" towards the top to make it easier to straighten the tree next year.

Store all tree parts in box or bag. Be sure to place them in a kind of bag so that the product does not gather dust all year and does not suffer from contact with other objects or substances. More about how you can pack Christmas tree.

Packing the tree for storage

• Cardboard box . This option is convenient if your Christmas tree originally came with this when buying. Most often, artificial spruce trees from solid tiers are supplied in them.
• Pouch. Suitable for different models - non-separable and fully disassembled.
• Garbage bag. Plastic, with a volume of 60 liters or more, are well suited as a storage bag. In the absence of other options, this is also suitable.

Choose the one that suits you best. As a last resort, take an unnecessary sheet or curtain, and wrap tree in it. Newspapers or thin, strong paper will also come in handy to pack tree. Home improvement stores usually sell suit cases, so check those out. This is a great option for a New Year's beauty.

Artificial Christmas tree storage conditions: temperature, humidity, heating

When choosing a place to store your artificial tree, consider its specifics. If the branches of the Christmas tree are covered with snow - flocked or painted, undesirable temperature will affect them especially negatively. In addition, such a product should not be allowed to be stored in a room with high humidity. Choose a dark, dry place where the temperature is stable between 10 and no higher than 25 degrees Celsius.

If you have a cast artificial Christmas tree, then its temperature regime is slightly wider - not lower than +5 and not higher than +35 Celsius. There should also be a dry and dark room. This condition is necessary for any type of artificial trees. PVC, cast, combined, paper - any product is afraid of excess dampness or bright light.

If your Christmas tree has a wire frame, pay special attention to the room here. No moisture, dampness or too high temperatures or extremes. The fact is that at too low temperatures, condensation can form on the metal. If this is allowed, corrosion will begin, which will significantly shorten the life of your Christmas tree. Such a risk is necessary completely remove .

Balcony, garage or room?

This question often arises among those who choose a room to store an artificial Christmas tree. The balcony is suitable only if it is glazed and additionally insulated or the loggia is part of the room. The garage is also suitable if it is heated. We do not recommend choosing a cold attic, attic, basement or unheated garage for the Christmas tree. An open balcony is categorically contraindicated for an artificial Christmas tree, even in box or even if pack it in several layers. Where can you?

• closet inside the apartment, where preservation is usually stored;
• cupboard or drawer in it;
• spacious mezzanines;
• bed or sofa box designed to store bedding.

If is properly packaged artificial spruce storage problems should not be. When buying, always pay attention to the space that the tree will occupy in order to further fold it to the optimum size. If you have access to under-bed space, use it for the entire tree or its elements/mounts/tripod. Then it is possible not to use box , but only to wrap the product with something.

Recommendations

• During storage branches of the artificial Christmas tree should not be exposed to sunlight. Otherwise, the color of the product may fade, and you will get a not so bright tree.
• Protect needles from negative environmental influences, as they are the fastest to break or fall off. It is also better to store in a place where it will always be in the same position.
• Do not squeeze the needles too much during assembly and packaging.
• Before sending to storage , wrap the needles with cling film or paper.
• To protect the tree from moisture, place silica gel balls in the packaging of the artificial Christmas tree. It is also added to boxes with shoes. Look, and at least 1-2 will definitely be found. It is an adsorbent that can be used several times.

We looked at how to keep your Christmas tree safe and look great for a long time. Follow our advice and your tree will last longer! If you are only planning to choose artificial Christmas tree as an alternative to live , take a look at our catalog - the range will satisfy any request in terms of size, price and appearance.

Where and how to store the artificial Christmas tree - instructions for disassembly and boxing

Artificial spruce is a great alternative to live trees. Today, many people buy a fluffy beauty for the New Year, but how and, most importantly, where to put the artificial Christmas tree after the holidays is a question that can be confusing. In order for it to serve for a long time, it is important to follow the rules of care and operation. It is necessary to remove the toys, garland and tinsel, clean the twigs from dust, and only then put it in a box. The method of disassembly depends on the type of fastening. Read on for detailed instructions.

Preparation

The very first thing to do, having enjoyed the view of the New Year's beauty to its fullest, is to remove all decorations from her. Do not be lazy to remove everything to the last toy. Otherwise, during storage, twigs and needles are deformed from gravity. Place your Christmas decorations neatly in a separate box or bag.

Next, you need to clean the Christmas tree from dust. During the holidays, hundreds of tiny dust particles settle on the needles, which can subsequently cause respiratory diseases and allergies. Therefore, this step cannot be skipped.

Cleaning can be done in different ways:

• With a vacuum cleaner. The fastest way to remove dust from an artificial Christmas tree is to go from top to bottom with a vacuum cleaner. Use the minimum power so as not to damage the needles.
• With wet wipes. You can use wipes soaked in an alcohol solution. They not only remove dust, but additionally disinfect the product. Wrap a twig at the base with a napkin and stretch along the entire length. Change wipes when they get dirty. Wipe the branches sequentially so as not to get confused which ones have already been cleaned and which have not.
• With soapy water. Can be diluted in 2 liters of warm water 1 tbsp. a spoonful of washing powder or shampoo, soak a cloth and wipe the branches in the same way as it is done with napkins. However, in this case, you need to dry the product well.

Artificial spruce contains metal inserts that can rust. Manufacturers do not recommend abundantly wet it with water. If you did bathe the Christmas tree, you need to dry it before storing it.

Disassembly

Instructions for assembling an artificial Christmas tree are almost always included with the product, but disassembly instructions are not. To do this correctly, you need to take into account the type of construction:

• Articulated. Take apart the trunk of the tree. As a rule, it consists of 2-3 parts. Grab the top of the stem and pull up. Then detach the next part.
• On hooks. Spruce branches are attached to hooks that are inserted into the grooves located on the trunk. To remove them, you need to take hold of the base of the branch and pull it up. Dismantling begins at the top of the tree.
• With retractable branches. The simplest type of construction. The barrel may consist of several parts that are removed from each other. But more often such a spruce is whole.

You can store your artificial Christmas tree fully assembled. The manufacturer allows this. The main thing is how to pack the product and choose the right place.

To detach the tripod, unscrew the fasteners at the base of the stem. After that, the part itself is disassembled - the legs are taken out of the glass. You need to pull them down or gently knock them out. Do not try to twist the leg, otherwise you will break the groove.

To make the artificial Christmas tree take up less space, its branches are pressed tightly against the trunk. Do it right from top to bottom. Branches with processes are first collected in a circle, and then pressed to the top. As a result, the product is reduced by 5–6 times.

Packaging

With the exception of the articulated spruce, the assembled branches do not require additional fixation. No need to tie them with a rope, wrap them with tape or polyethylene. From strong pressure, they can be deformed. It is enough to fold the disassembled parts into a bag or box and place them in storage.

For the articulated Christmas tree, use the long and narrow bag. Part of the trunk with pressed branches is folded upside down.

We recommend packing the tree as follows:

1. Place prepared spruce pieces in plastic bags.
2. Take a large box. Place the disassembled barrel and tripod on the bottom.
3. Fold the largest parts of the tree, then the smaller ones.

You can store the Christmas tree without the box, just in the bag. But then it is recommended to install it vertically. You can not put it on the floor, and put other things on top: it will deform under the weight.

Storage

Shed, cellar, garage and unglazed balcony are unsuitable places to store artificial spruce. Temperature fluctuations and dampness can lead to premature deterioration of the product, the appearance of mold and rust.

The following conditions must be met:

• protective packaging;
• humidity within 40-70%;
• temperature from +10 to +25 degrees;
• no bright light.

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