Christmas tree safety tips to keep your home safe over the holiday

11/20/2018 (Permalink)

Christmas tree that could be found throughout your house

These simple easy tips can prevent a fire from starting within your house this Christmas!

Always place your tree away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights, and keep the tree base filled with water to avoid a dry out.

Make sure all your indoor and outdoor Christmas lights have been tested in a lab by the UL or ETL/ITSNA for safety, and throw out any damaged lights that are broken.

Any lights you use outdoors must be labeled suitable for exterior placement, and be sure to plug them into a ground-fault circuit interrupter protected receptacle.

Keep all your holiday candles away from your Christmas tree

Bedtime means lights off! ­ don’t forget to turn your Christmas tree lights off each night.

Fresh trees are less likely to catch fire, so look for a tree with vibrant green needles that are hard to pluck and don’t break easily from its branches. The tree shouldn’t be shedding its needles readily

After your tree starts to drop needles and some may turn brown it is time to say your last goodbye and throw it outside.  These simple and easy facts can really be a lifesaver come the holidays. If you ever have a problem in your home, call SERVPRO of Cambridge/Belmont, 617-864-7378.