Christmas Tree Safety

It is the perfect scene: a fully decorated tree, presents wrapped laid under its shade and lights filling the room with the warmth. This scene can, and has, ended tragically for many homeowners. Your tree is a combustible wrapped in a catalyst. There are precautions that can be taken to ensure that you and your family have a safe and happy holiday:

• Water your tree every day. Keeping your tree well hydrated makes it less susceptible to catching fire when the lights get hot.
• Make sure to buy a tree that has fresh needles. This not only ensures that your tree will be safe in your home, but it will also mean the tree has a longer life in your home.
• Check the strand of lights before decorating the tree. Make sure the cord is not worn and there are no loose bulb connections. If you find anything wrong with the lights you will need to replace them. Make sure to connect no more than three strands of lights to any one cord.
• Turn off all lights, inside and out, before leaving the house and going to bed. All it takes is one electrical mishap to cause a fire.
• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, such as fireplaces, radiators, candles and heat vents.

Taking these precautions will allow you to enjoy your Christmas tree without any danger. At Amazing Tree Services, we provide customers with fast and efficient tree services in Nutley. Our professionals wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas.

For more information on Christmas tree safety, call Amazing Tree Services today at 973-343-6868!