You can also use a hand vacuum if you want a weaker suction and don’t wish to deal with a long tube or cords.

Don’t allow any parts of the branches to be sucked into the hose. The broken pieces could damage your vacuum cleaner.

Replace the water as necessary. If you are leaving suds, your towel is dripping, or you’re leaving wet branches behind, you are not wringing the rag enough. Allow the tree to dry thoroughly before plugging the lights back in.

You may also place the tree’s different sections in heavy duty black trash bags to protect from dust and damage. Avoid storing your tree in attic spaces with exposed insulation or in dusty garages without proper protections, such as covering the tree with plastic or sealing the box with tape. It is possible to purchase Christmas tree wraps that fit your specific tree dimensions. Check online or with a tree designer.

If you can’t find the instructions, check the company website. They may have an online instruction book you can access to show you how to clean and assemble the tree.

Replace the water as necessary. Allow the tree to dry thoroughly before plugging the lights back in.