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• A fresh Christmas tree requires some basic care to keep it safe during the Christmas season.

• Fast Facts

  1. As soon as possible, after purchasing your fresh-cut tree, cut a 1/2 inch round from the lowest portion of the trunkNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  2. Stand the tree in a reservoir of waterNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  3. The tree holder should be able to contain a quart of water per inch of the trunk's diameterNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  4. Adding an aspirin to the water may help prolong the life of the tree by opening the trunk's vascular systemYouTube Video: Christmas Tree Care (Time 4:02)
  5. To help keep bacteria away, add a drop of bleach to the waterYouTube Video: Christmas Tree Care (Time 4:02)
  6. Display the tree away from direct sources of heat or sunlight, to avoid drying it outNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  7. Lower the room temperature to help control the tree's water lossNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  8. Check water levels on a daily basis and refill as necessaryNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  9. Do not decorate the tree with worn lightsNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  10. Make sure you have adequate electrical circuitry for the number of lights that you useNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  11. Coating the branches with snow flock will preserve the tree longerYouTube Video: Christmas Tree Care (Time 4:02)
  12. Always turn off the tree lights before bedtime and when leaving your homeNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  13. Keep animals and small children away from the tree
  14. When the needles become brittle and dry, remove the tree promptly

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