{"id":1363,"date":"2014-12-19T18:43:13","date_gmt":"2014-12-19T18:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urbanfloor.com\/blog\/?p=1363"},"modified":"2017-10-20T18:01:57","modified_gmt":"2017-10-20T18:01:57","slug":"real-christmas-trees-and-hardwood-floors-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/real-christmas-trees-and-hardwood-floors-advice","title":{"rendered":"Real Christmas Trees and Hardwood Floors \u2013 Advice to Keep in Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Urban<\/a>Christmas trees are a wonderful addition to any home during the holiday season simply because they bring back many memories, as well as leave a fresh natural scent in your home. However, many hardwood floor owners are skeptical of placing a real Christmas tree on their luscious hardwood floors in fear of potential damage. Good news: you can sport a fresh, real Christmas tree with hardwood floors!<\/p>\n

The potential damage from Christmas trees on hardwood floors will come from a few sources: the tree stand, tree sap, needles, or water. Follow Urban Floor\u2019s advice to make sure no harm is done.<\/p>\n

Initial Preparation<\/h3>\n

It is recommended that you purchase a tree stand mat (also called floor protectors)<\/em>, or use a folded towel or blanket, to create a soft base for the tree stand to relax on. This will save you from the possibility of scratches to your hardwood floors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em><\/strong> We suggest shaking as many of the needles out as you can before bringing the tree into your home. Followed by cleaning the area that your tree will be placed in.<\/p>\n

Tree Skirts<\/h3>\n

Just as rugs are hardwood floor\u2019s best friend, a tree skirt is a Christmas trees\u2019 best friend. You can get fancy with this, but whether you use a tablecloth, plastic sheet, store-bought Christmas tree disposal kit, or something else just make sure you have a tree skirt under the tree to help catch falling needles, as well as prevent water or tree sap from seeping onto your floors.<\/p>\n

Needle Management<\/h3>\n

Falling needles will not damage your floors, but if you or someone else steps on them and begins to drag them around, then there\u2019s always a possibility of scratches.<\/p>\n

Make sure you are sweeping any needles off your floor whenever you have the chance. We recommend using a broom over a vacuum to make sure your vacuum does not become damaged.<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em><\/strong> Have your guests leave their shoes at the door.<\/p>\n

It takes a little bit of upkeep maintenance to house a beautiful Christmas tree whether you have hardwood floors or carpet, but it\u2019s all worth it in the end.<\/p>\n

We wanted to personally wish all of our readers and subscribers a wonderful Holiday season! Have fun, be safe, and stay smart. Happy Holidays from the team at Urban Floor!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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