Make sure you start off with a sturdy tree stand.
Keep your tree stand filled with water at all times. Remember that your tree will absorbed the most amount of water in the first 24 hours.
Putting your tree up too early in the season or leaving it up too long after, should be avoided.
Candles should not be lit anywhere near your tree.
How to Properly Dispose of Your Tree
When your tree is feeling dry and may be looking slightly brown,www.jordanretro6.net, it's time to remove it from your house.
Most areas have recycling programs for disposing of Christmas trees.
Do not use your wood burning stove or fireplace to dispose of your tree. This would be an extreme fire danger because of the explosive nature of burning a dry tree.
Safely Installing Holiday Lights
Keep your holiday lights in good working condition by inspecting them every year. Check for damaged or frayed wires, broken or cracked sockets and bare insulation.
All lights should be (UL) approved.
It is not recommended to attach more than three sets of lights together. Follow manufacturers guidelines.
Do not overload electrical outlets.
Never leave your home with your Christmas Tree lights on.
Holiday Safety Tips Using Decorations
Make sure you use nonflammable holiday decorations.
Keep decorations ways from heat sources.
It's a fire hazard to burn wrapping paper in the fireplace.
Artificial Christmas Trees should be flame retardant.
Candle Safety
Lit candles can be a fire hazard so it is important to follow these precautions:
Make sure you do not leave a candle burning in your home unattended.
Use stable candle holders that are not easily knocked over and keep them away from flammable material.
Lit candles on a Christmas Tree should never be used.
See important video /holiday-safety-tips.html
ing a Christmas Tree is fun and exciting for the whole family. Picking out the perfect tree, taking it home and decorating it is a great experience for all. However, it's important to know that bringing a Christmas Tree into your home brings hazards that you may not realize.
A Christmas Tree that is dry is similar to bringing several cans of gasoline in your house and putting electric lights,Jordan 6 Olympic, electric trains and maybe a few candles nearby. Take a look at this Video Demonstration of a burning Christmas Tree and you will see how fast a tree can be fully engulfed with fire.
So what can you do to keep your family safe?
It is important to follow these holiday safety tips to prevent a Christmas Tree from rapidly burning and filling a room with deadly toxic gases and flames.
How to Select a Christmas Tree
You should choose a fresh tree with dark green needles that do not pull off easily from the branches and do not break.
The trunk of the tree should be sticky to the touch.
Avoid a tree that has branches that are brown,Jordan Retro 6, most likely the needles will drop off easily. This is definitely a fire hazard and is not recommended.
How to Care for Your Christmas Tree
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