Upcycle Your Holiday Tree with This Evergreen All-Purpose Cleaning Spray

If you are looking for a way to upcycle your holiday tree once the festivities are over and it’s time to take the decorations down, we have just the idea for you! Say yes to less waste this year and upcycle your evergreens post-holidays by making an all-purpose cleaning spray. Grab those fresh garlands and wreaths, too, while you’re at it!

The process of making this evergreen cleaning spray is quite simple and will extend the fresh evergreen and citrus aroma throughout your home even after the tree and garland are taken down. And we love that! Sometimes it’s the simple ingredients that are the most effective.  

We may be ready to say goodbye to the decorations at the holiday’s end, but filling our home with an evergreen aroma throughout the winter months never gets old! 

As long as your evergreens are not treated with pesticides during the growing process, they are good candidates for this use! You’ll want to do your diligence in determining if the source of your tree, garland, or wreath was sprayed, as this is a common practice. 

Upcycle Your Holiday Tree with This Evergreen Cleaning Spray

Use this evergreen cleaning spray recipe as an all-purpose spray for a number of surfaces such as stovetops, microwaves, sinks, tubs, and any place you would clean with vinegar. (Avoid vinegar usage on natural stone and wood surfaces.)

In Closing,

Evergreen trees offer us a beautiful and powerful gift in the harsh winter months. When most plants take a rest for the winter, pine, spruce, and fir are at our fingertips as winter allies. Furthermore, this cleaning spray allows you to savor holiday aromas a little longer, evoking cheer and comfort during the dark months of winter. 

For an additional idea to upcycle that holiday tree, see our article: 

• Evergreen Forest Bath Salts Recipe with Juniper and Pine – Luxurious Dead Sea salt is combined with the grounding and antimicrobial nature of pine needles for a relaxing bath. This recipe uses pine (Pinus spp.) needles and juniper (Juniperus spp.), but fir or spruce needles can be substituted as well.

For learning to identify evergreens and safely use them internally, be sure to check out:

• How to Correctly Identify and Use Evergreens for Internal and External Use – Numerous evergreens are traditionally used both internally and externally to address many different health concerns, from supporting the respiratory system to soothing open wounds. In this article, you’ll learn how to correctly identify four different evergreens.
• Make a Fermented Pine Needle Soda That is Bursting with Winter Flavors – This recipe for pine needle soda creates a delightful beverage that is full of winter flavors, such as citrus, ginger, and pine, along with herbs that are especially helpful during this cold season. Homemade sodas are free of artificial additives and are packed with probiotics. The end product is an herb-powered, gut-friendly beverage.