Decorating For The Holidays? Follow These Tips First.

12/16/2019 (Permalink)

Decorating For The Holidays? Follow These Tips First. 

Decorating for the holidays is one of the best ways to get in the holiday spirit! Unfortunately, emergency rooms see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season. We hope you keep these tips in mind when decorating for the holiday season. 

1. Plants like mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry, and amaryllis are poisonous to children and pets.
2. If your tree is artificial, check that it is fire-resistant. 
3. For live trees, cut off two inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better water absorption, remember to water it and remove it from your home when it is dry. 
4. Place your tree at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources, and do not block doorways. 
5. Keep breakable ornaments or ones with detachable parts out of reach from children. 
6. Use indoor lights indoors and outdoor lights outside. Make sure you use the right ladder when hanging lights.
7. Replace light sets that have broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. 
8.  Check the directions on holiday lights to see how many light strands can be plugged into one socket. 
9. Keep light plugs away from puddles and out of the snow. Do not nail, tack, or stress the wiring when you are hanging lights. 
10. Always turn off all the lights and decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. 

If disaster strikes during the holidays - don't hesitate to call SERVPRO of Pickens County 864-855-3993!