How To Clean Christmas Ornaments – Everything You Need To Know

by John Griffith Dec 17, 2022 @ 13:55

There is nothing more beautiful than seeing your ornaments in all their glory up on the tree. However, in order for them to look stunning, they need to be nice and clean. Ornaments need to be taken proper care of, so they can last years. When you are putting them away it’s best for them to be cleaned, so they can be in the best possible shape when you take them out the next year. But don’t worry, you can also clean them up before you put them on the tree. But you need to know how to clean the different types of ornaments, so no damage is done. So, whether you are packing them up or putting them on the tree, let’s see how to clean Christmas ornaments properly.

There is nothing more beautiful than seeing your ornaments in all their glory up on the tree

Whether you are packing them up or putting them on the tree, let’s see how to clean Christmas ornaments

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How To Clean Christmas Ornaments
#Glitter Ornaments
#Vintage Ornaments
#Wooden Ornaments
#Glass Ornaments
#Fabric Ornaments
#Metal Ornaments
#Painted Ornaments
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How To Clean Christmas Ornaments

The first step in cleaning any type of ornament is to dust them off. You don’t need to do any heavy dusting, just brush away the dust with a soft paint or makeup brush. Brushing your ornaments will ensure they stay in mint condition for years to come. Taking the extra time to clean them up will be worth it, and it saves you money in the long run. So, let’s see how to give each ornament a good clean.

The first step in cleaning any type of ornament is to dust them off

#Glitter Ornaments

Glitter ornaments seem like a pain to clean, but they still need a good “scrub”. It’s important to not get glitter ornaments wet, as it can cause the shiny flecks to fall off. Plus, once you know you how to clean them, it will seem like a breeze.

What You’ll Need:

Soft brush or feather duster
Compressed air tool (optional)

First, you need to take a feather duster, makeup brush, or just any soft brush really and lightly dust the ornament. Be gentle as glitter can catch on the bristles. If there is way too much dust, you can use a compressed air tool at low pressure to blow away any remaining dust. Just be careful to not apply too much pressure, as you can damage the glitter.

It’s important to not get glitter ornaments wet, as it can cause the shiny flecks to fall off

#Vintage Ornaments

Vintage ornaments are just as beautiful as they are delicate. But they also need a good cleaning from time to time. We will show you how to handle them with care.

What You’ll Need:

Microfiber cloth
Soft brush or feather duster

Vintage ornaments or in general delicate ornaments are really susceptible to breakage, so they should only be dusted gently with a soft brush or feather duster. Then you should also wipe them off with a soft cloth, as gently as possible.

Vintage ornaments are just as beautiful as they are delicate

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#Wooden Ornaments

These are one of the easiest ornament types to clean, so if you have plenty of these you can clean them quickly, without having to worry that they may break. Here is how you should clean them.

What You’ll Need:

Compressed air tool
Microfiber cloth

Clean away any dust from the ornaments by blowing on them with the compressed air tool. You can also use a duster, but wooden ornaments will need a little more effort. Then wipe them off to remove any excess dirt or dust with a dry, microfiber cloth.

These are one of the easiest ornament types to clean

#Glass Ornaments

These ornaments are beautiful, however, they are very delicate, so you will need to be super gentle. On the bright side, it’s pretty easy to take care of them.

What You’ll Need:

Soft brush
Microfiber cloth
Glass cleaner

Dust off the ornaments with the brush. It’s important to make sure you’ve removed all the dust, as wiping down these fragile ornaments with gunk or dust on them will scratch their surface. Then spray a soft cloth with some glass cleaner and gently wipe down the ornament. If you don’t have a glass cleaner, you can also use a soap and water mixture.

These ornaments are beautiful, however, they are very delicate

#Fabric Ornaments

Fabric ornaments look very pretty, however, they are not the easiest to clean. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. We will show you how to properly clean these beautiful, unique ornaments.

What You’ll Need:

Small brush
Lint roller
Stain Pen

Fabric ornaments collect a ton of pet hair and dust. So, just use a lint roller to remove it. Then, if you see any watermarks or stains, use a stain pen to remove them and allow the ornament to dry. Any other types of excess debris you can clean off with a small brush.

Fabric ornaments look very pretty, however, they are not the easiest to clean

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#Metal Ornaments

Metal ornaments are a classic. And they also need to get a good scrub. On the bright side, they are easy to clean, and you can make them look as beautiful as when you bought them.

What You’ll Need:

Compressed air tool
Jewelry polish
Microfiber cloth

Use compressed air to get off any dust from your metal ornaments. Then take a cloth and wipe them down to get rid of any other dirt or excess dust. If you see any stains or tarnishes on the shiny ornaments, then give them a small dose of jewelry polish. Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

You can make them look as beautiful as when you bought them

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#Painted Ornaments

Oh, what a beauty painted ornaments are to look at. However, you need to be super careful with them as you don’t want to take any paint off while cleaning them.

What You’ll Need:

Paint brush
Microfiber cloth

It’s important to not get these ornaments wet, as the water will damage the finish. So, just blow or use a soft paintbrush to get any dust off. It’s best to use the paintbrush as a second option. Then use a microfiber cloth to wipe them down.

Oh, what a beauty painted ornaments are to look at

This was how to clean Christmas ornaments the right way. We hope you found this article helpful. Now you can give the proper care to your decorations and have shiny, clean ornaments on your tree.

This was how to clean Christmas ornaments the right way

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.