Fireproof Your Christmas Tree

4 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon warm water, divided
  • 1 cup alum
  • 1/2 cup boric acid
  • 2 tablespoons borax

Directions

  1. 1
    You will also need a bucket and a spray bottle.
  2. 2
    In the bucket mix 1/2 gallon of warm water, the alum, boric acid and borax.
  3. 3
    Stir well until the powders dissolve.
  4. 4
    Finally, stir in the other 1/2 gallon of water, mixing well.
  5. 5
    Put some solution into a spray bottle and generously spray your tree; probably a good idea to do this outside and/or use a tarp or plastic underneath.
  6. 6
    Add more of the liquid to the spray bottle as needed, spraying to thoroughly cover the branches and trunk.
  7. 7
    If you have any of this mixture remaining, add it to the tree stand.
  8. 8
    Allow the tree to dry before decorating.
  9. 9
    Make sure to clean up any spilled water or pine needles to avoid staining.

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