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How to Protect Your Tree Skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\nProtecting the Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n To protect the color of the handprints, avoid putting your skirt in direct sunlight. Where I live, this isn’t a huge problem, but if you live somewhere sunny, you might want to consider where you store and display your tree skirt. Extended exposure to sunlight will fade the colors over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storing the Skirt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n In order to keep your skirt in tip-top shape, store it in a waterproof container with a secure lid. You don’t want water or critters to destroy your little one’s memories! Also, keep it out of the sunlight in order to keep those colors bright and vivid for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Washing and Drying Your Tree Skirt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Honestly, the idea of washing my precious keepsake scares the living daylights out of me. It doesn’t get dirty enough for me to worry about it during the month that its out. I have only carefully spot washed mine using gentle laundry detergent and cold water when absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That said, if you used fabric paint or added fabric medium to your acrylic paint, you should be able to wash the paint as normal after 72 hours. As for the tree skirt, read the tag and follow the washing instructions to the T. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any concerns at all, I would recommend spot washing very gently and only when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do NOT put your tree skirt through the dryer. The heat can melt the puffy paint and crack the handprints. Hang your tree skirt to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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