Cleaning whizz shares the simple 59p trick to pick up pesky Christmas tree needles without breaking your hoover
You might not be ready to get rid of your Christmas tree just yet, but by this point it’s probably seen better days.
Even though real trees look and smell great, there’s no denying how annyoing it is to pick up the fallen pine needles.
Not only that, but if you try to pick up the pesky needles with your vacuum cleaner they could end up breaking or clogging the appliance.
Speaking to The Mirror, cleaning expert at Rezigo Emily Barron revealed that there’s an easy way to pick the fallen pine needles up.
The best part is all you need is something most of us already have in our kitchen cupboards.
So, dig out the tub of baking soda or bicarbonate of soda because it’s a game changer when it comes to the post-Christmas clean up.
All you need to do is sprinkle the powder over the fallen needles to make them easier to sweep up with a broom, you could even use a lint roller, according to the pro.
Once you’ve collected all the fallen needles, pop them into the bin and vacuum up the leftover baking soda.
If you’re not one for home cooking and need to buy some baking soda you can grab some in supermarkets like Tesco for 59p.
And if you want to Christmas tree to last into the new year, make sure you’re watering it regualrly.
She explained: “Make sure you top up the water every other day and be sure not to let the base dry or a seal can form and it might not take up further water.”
That said, the type of water you use can make a big difference as well.
Water high in sodium might result in pine needles dropping even faster.
If you want to go the extra mile consider checking the sodium levels in your water, or using a different water source for your tree.
To make your tree last even longer, consider moving it away from any radiators, since the heat can result in your tree losing it’s needles even faster.