How to Choose the Right Artificial Christmas Tree for Your Home: 5 Simple Tips

01.12.2023 12:58

With the New Year holidays approaching, many people are thinking about buying a Christmas tree.

At the same time, a more profitable and convenient option is to buy an artificial tree. Such decoration will serve for a long time and will not cause any inconvenience.

But in order to bring a truly high-quality item into your home, you need to pay attention to some nuances when choosing.

For example, you need to clarify the materials the product is made of. It is believed that trees with a metal frame are more durable. A plastic trunk or a PVC product is lighter and cheaper.

But here it is important to check the item for safety. This cannot be determined visually. Here you should check the quality certificate, which should indicate that the barrel and needles have a coating that protects against combustion. A good advantage is a note about the hypoallergenicity of the materials.

Christmas tree
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You also need to check that the needles do not fall off.

In addition, it is advisable to smell the tree when buying it. An artificial tree should not smell. A sharp chemical smell indicates that cheap materials were used during production. In this case, there is a chance that they are toxic, which means that you should refuse to buy it.

Particular attention should be paid to the branches. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the future decor. For example, lovers of minimalism should choose a fluffier spruce. If you plan to use a lot of decorations, then preference can be given to a tree with rarely located branches.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor