CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY
Christmas Tree Safety Tips from Artificialtrees.com
Artificial Christmas trees are undeniably the safest choice when it comes to purchasing a Christmas tree for your home.
The major danger that comes with bringing a dead evergreen into your home is fire-especially when you add electric
lights to the equation. Leaving to visit family with a dry, dead tree in your living room is extremely unsafe. Placing candles
near a natural Christmas tree is even worse-it only takes one dog or excited toddler to knock over a tree and invite disaster.
Fires aren't even the only worry with natural Christmas trees, although they are by far the greatest danger (see
this video
by the National Institute of Standards and Technology). Anytime you bring a tree from the outdoors into your
home, you may bring in a few uninvited guests along with it. Pesticides, allergens, insects, and even
bats
can enter your home with a natural Christmas tree.
But buying artificial isn't always enough: It's important to make sure your artificial tree is flame-retardant and uses UL ®
approved lights, or else you may be putting yourself and your family at risk. Simply make sure that you purchase your tree
from a reputable source - all major retailers (including those retailers listed on artificialtrees.com in our
Favorite Retailers Section) sell flame-retardant trees
with UL ® approved lights. To learn more about Christmas tree decorations and safety, keep exploring our site.
Safety in Tree Decorating
The Christmas tree is one of the most significant symbols of the holiday season. Every year, families gather together to spend time decorating trees with ornaments.
Decorating artificial Christmas trees is an age-old tradition enjoyed by children and adults alike. Holiday decorations like wreaths, garlands, and light fixtures also match the tree decors to mark the festive occasion.
Although decorating trees is a family-friendly activity, there are certain safety measures to be considered. The family's goal should be first and foremost the safety of everyone involved. With these tree decorating tips, easily available in any tree decorating guide, everyone in the family can stay safe during the holidays and enjoy the final product. These tips for decorating a Christmas tree are easy to follow.
1. The most important of the Christmas tree decorating tips is to place the tree in the right place. Keep the tree at a distance of three to four feet from the fireplace or any other heat source in the home.
2. The tree should be placed in a location that is near an electrical outlet to avoid running cords around the house. Extension cords can create an obstruction and can get tangled up with pets, small children, and other furniture.
3. Decorating with artificial trees that are labeled by the National Safety Council as fire resistant is highly recommended.
4. No matter how appealing they may look, lighted candles are dangerous and cannot be used as decorations. Consider electric candles instead.
5. When using a step stool or ladder in large Christmas tree decorating, ensure that it is strong and sturdy and joints are hinged securely. To give extra support, ask someone to hold and secure it in place.
6. Avoid mixing edible ornaments such as candies and popcorn with non-edible ones especially when you have kids or pets at home.
7. Glass ornaments can fall off the tree and shatter. Keep an eye out on the area surrounding the tree for any traces of broken glass.
These are only some of the safety tips on decorating Christmas tree to consider when setting up and decorating the Christmas tree this year. Tree decorating should a fun, safe activity that the whole family can enjoy to experience the spirit of Christmas together. .
Artificial Christmas Tree Decorating Tips
Artificial Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes. With an artificial Christmas tree, setting up a
9-foot Christmas tree is relatively easy, since it is more durable and flexible. Tree assembly is also fairly straightforward and easy to accomplish. Once your artificial tree is set up, it's ready to be decorated. Hanging ornaments is a great family activity, as long as everyone follows safety guidelines.
Decorating big Christmas trees is a fun challenge for families. As much as you want to put up as many ornaments as possible, it is worth planning and preparing for the occasion in order to have the best results. Putting up Christmas trees is easy but creating a visually pleasing one is a different matter.
First and foremost, make sure your tree is in good condition. Next, make sure you know how to assemble Christmas trees properly. When in doubt, always check the artificial Christmas tree set up guide for instructions.
To be a little more creative with Christmas trees set up, start off with a theme. Explore different textures, colors, materials and even shapes. Place the darker colored ornaments in the interior with the lighter ones in the exterior. This will create more depth and body. With your garlands, make 12" to 20" scallops depending on the size of your tree.
When putting on lights, consider some essential Christmas tree safety tips. First, use working lights. And if needed, change broken lights immediately to avoid problems. You want a Christmas tree, not a burning bush. Additionally, use the right number of lights. Estimate 100 small lights per foot of your tree. Next, consult the instruction manual of the lights to determine how many lights you can string together.
For your reference, an eight-foot tree will need 600-800 miniature light bulbs, around 90 to 100 feet of garland and 175 to 225
Christmas ornaments. Adjust the numbers within these ranges to your liking.
Artificial Christmas trees are a great canvas for a masterpiece. Consider these suggestions and safety tips and you're in for a great decorations adventure with your family.
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Christmas Tree Safety Tips from Artificialtrees.com
Artificial Christmas trees are undeniably the safest choice when it comes to purchasing a Christmas tree for your home.
The major danger that comes with bringing a dead evergreen into your home is fire-especially when you add electric
lights to the equation. Leaving to visit family with a ...
Read More
