We want to make sure everyone has a safe holiday! Here are a few things you can do to help keep yourself, your family and you home safe this holiday season:
Caring for your freshly cut tree
Select the freshest looking tree available. Very few needles should fall from the tree when you either shake or bounce the tree on its stump or gently grasp a branch between your thumb and forefinger and pull it toward you.
Water the tree daily, keeping the stand full of water at all times. Make a fresh cut off the bottom of the trunk approximately ½” from the bottom just before putting it in the stand. The stand should hold at least one quart of water for every inch diameter of the trunk.
Protect your tree from fire hazards
Place the tree well away from heat sources including space heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, televisions and computers. These items will speed up moisture loss of the tree.
Always use lights designed for indoor use. Larger tree lights should also have some type of reflector rather than a bare bulb and all lights should be UL listed.
Make sure any artificial trees are labeled as fire-retardant. Never use electric lights on a metal tree.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use tree lights. Any string of lights with worn, frayed or broken cords or loose bulb connections should not be used.
Always unplug tree lights before leaving home or going to sleep.
Never use lit candles to decorate a tree.
Safely dispose of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried out trees are highly flammable and should not be left in a house or garage or placed against the house.
Read the whole article here: http://sandyspringsga.org/Newsroom/Press-Releases/2009/Improperly-Cared-for-Christmas-Trees-Can-Lead--(1)
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