Understanding the Risks of Taking Down Flocked Christmas Trees
Each year, approximately 2,500 people are injured in holiday fires. Nevertheless, there are a few simple yet essential recommendations you can follow to reduce the risk of a tree fire and minimize the damage.
Here are the things you should know about removing your artificial flocked Christmas tree after the holidays:
It’s not necessary to keep your flocked trees in your home for a month after Christmas. The holidays are over, so they should too! The longer you keep your tree up, the more likely it is that it will cause a fire.
Gather the Right Tools for the Job
The general recommendation is to dispose of trees when they begin dropping needles.
Lights, decorations, tinsel, and other ornaments, along with the stand, must be taken down.
Trees should not be left in the garage or house. 30 seconds is all it takes for a dry flocked tree to start burning out of control.
Fires and stoves should not be used to burn firs and pines because the sap and turpentine oils contained within them are extremely flammable.
Start by Removing the Decorations
Additionally, they can build up creosote deposits, which can cause a chimney fire. And on top of that, the needles are rather tender, and they can burn very quickly and intensely.
You’ll need to cut down your flocked Christmas trees before disposing of them in your regular waste.
Trees can be dropped off and picked up at free locations in several cities. Artificial Christmas trees usually are picked up 2 to 3 weeks after Christmas.
In some cities, as well, your trees may need to be cut up into 4-foot lengths, which then need to be cut in half.
You will likely need to contact your city’s government to discover what methods are available in your area.