The time of year has come that people head out to get a beautiful Christmas tree to put up indoors and decorate for the holiday. This has been a holiday tradition for a long time and is a great way to show off your holiday spirit. Now it is also a dangerous time of year since you are bringing a tree that has been cut down into your home and loaded with decorations and even lights. Did you know that your Christmas tree can be a danger to your safety? The tree has been a cause of house fires every year and kill about four people each year. You can still get a tree and put it up in your home but there are some tips that you should follow to ensure that it is safe.
Burley Electrical Services List Tips to Keep Your Live Tree Safe from an Electrical Fire this Holiday Season
Get The Freshest Live Christmas Tree That You Can: Right off the bat you are already buying a tree that is no longer being watered and attached to a root system. The tree is going to slowly dry out and die and you want it to last as long as possible. You may be able to cut some cost by picking a tree that has been sitting around longer but it is better to pay a bit more and get a fresher tree that seems to be greener and has less pine needles falling off.
Tips to Care for Your Live Christmas Tree: Another mistake that people make when keeping a live Christmas tree is that they forget to water it. If you buy flowers and place them in a vase you add water and continue to add water when necessary. Make sure when you bring in your live tree you have a good sturdy base and you set a timer to remind you to add water every single day! This will help to keep the tree moisturized and less dry until you are ready to discard it.
Do Not Overload the Electrical Outlets: One of the best things about a Christmas tree are the lights that are strung up. The issue is that the lights are pulsing with electricity and when they are plugged in you need to be cautious. The lights are just like anything else that you plug in. You never want to overload the outlet with strings of lights. Be sure to use a power strip or multiple outlets when you plug in your lights. An overloaded outlet is a serious fire hazard.
Get Good Christmas Tree Lights & Check for Damage: You may store your lights in a container or box all year and pull them out to decorate. Don’t be hasty and string them up without checking them. One of the biggest dangers with Christmas trees is when they are damaged. You want to plug them in and check each light and the cords to be sure that there is no damage. If you see any damage to the string you want to throw them out and get a new set.
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