Disastrous Decorating During the Holidays

12/30/2021 (Permalink)

Some may say the disaster comes from putting up your holiday decorations too early or too late. However the real travesty happens when the decorations prove dangerous to your family. No matter your timing, your local SERVPRO team stresses safety this season when it comes to festooning your home with festive decor.   

Decorating Guide

Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to seasonal decorating and how to do it successfully and safely…  

Candles cause many fires on Christmas day for a few reasons: often they are in easy reach of curious children’s hands, left unattended, or kept too close to the Christmas tree. The rule of thumb for candles is to display them higher and on top of an easily monitored stable surface.

Though beautiful and aromatic, Christmas trees can be a hassle during the holiday season. No matter their actual size, a tree in your house often requires that you rearrange your living room each year. Before you start shuffling furniture, keep in mind that it’s not a good idea to position your tree next to a fireplace. Regardless of where you display it, you’ll want to make sure you   water your tree daily. A hydrated tree poses less of a fire hazard than a dry one. 

Tinsel or other shiny decorations can catch the eye of curious children or pets, transforming quickly into a choking hazard. Make sure you can easily keep an eye on your decorations, especially when kids and pets are present.  

Overloading an electric outlet can easily cause a fire. Always be cautious of putting too many plugs into a power strip, lest you wind up with the need for fire restoration in your home! 

For more safe decorating tips or any fire restoration requests, contact your local SERVPRO team.