The salt is a mild abrasive that may attract dust buried deep in the branches.
(Only use for trees without lights.)
Pour 2 cups of salt into a garbage bag.
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Add one section of an artificial tree.
Give the bag a good shake.
Remove the tree section and move on to the other sections before storing the tree.
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Blend 3 parts distilled white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide and 1 part water in a spray bottle.
Lightly spray the tree and leave it outdoors in direct sunlight for two to three hours to whiten it.
Allergic to the Holidays?American Christmas Tree Association.
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What You Might Not Know About Fake Trees.National Christmas Tree Association.
Where Did Your Christmas Tree Come From?Yale University Office of Sustainability.
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