Advantages of an artificial Christmas tree

Artificial Christmas trees are becoming more and more popular every year.

And there is nothing to be surprised about, because compared to living trees, they have their advantages:

  • durability - if you choose a high-quality Christmas tree and properly care for it, it can last up to 15 years;

  • reasonable use of natural resources - it takes many years to grow a Christmas tree in a forest or farm, but it only decorates your home for a few weeks, while an artificial one can be decorated every year;

  • it is easy to care for - the artificial Christmas tree does not crumble, and it can also be washed under running water to remove dust.

9 rules to buy an artificial Christmas tree in Ukraine: safe and high-quality

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If you want an artificial Christmas tree to decorate your house or apartment as well as a real one, giving a festive mood, you need to know what to pay attention to when buying this symbol of the New Year.

How to choose a Christmas tree: safe material

Its health safety, quality and durability depend on the material used to create an artificial Christmas tree.

Today, the following are the most popular:

  • monofilament thread (hair) - this material is most suitable for the manufacture of artificial pine trees, because the branches are fluffy and very similar to a living tree;

  • polypropylene - perfectly imitates a real Christmas tree, so artificial trees are most often made of this material, it is also quite durable and can last for decades with proper care;

  • PVC film - this material is considered the lowest quality and too soft, and therefore only cheap options are made from it.

    Pay attention to the smell, it should not be sharp.

    After all, in the opposite case, instead of celebrating the New Year, you can get health problems.

How to choose a Christmas tree: the type of Christmas tree

Think carefully about what kind of tree you like, so that the artificial Christmas tree will please the eye every year.

Today there are two of them:

  • artificial spruce - a cone-shaped crown, the branches are directed downwards and hide the tree trunk completely;

  • artificial pine - the branches are directed upwards, so the trunk is not completely closed, the crown has an oval shape, the needles are elongated and fluffy.

There are no universal rules here, because someone likes fluffy pines, and someone wants to get a Christmas tree that is most similar to a natural one.

How to choose a Christmas tree: availability of a certificate

Before buying an artificial Christmas tree in Ukraine, be sure to ask the seller about the availability of a quality certificate for artificial trees.

If there is an official document, it means that the Christmas tree was made according to all standards and rules, is safe for human health and of high quality.

How to choose a Christmas tree: the appearance of a Christmas tree

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In addition to the certificate, there are also certain factors that you need to pay attention to.

The following are quite important:

  • an artificial Christmas tree does not have a core wire between the needles;

  • to detect a low-quality product, try to lightly pull the needles, run your hand against the needles, twist the branches: if the needles do not fall off, and the branches take their original shape, then this product can be bought;

  • smell it, because an artificial Christmas tree should not have any smell, especially sharp and chemical;

  • so that the toys do not get lost against the background of the Christmas tree, its branches should not be too fluffy, but if you do not like massive decor, then an artificial pine tree with more needles is more suitable.

How to choose the height of an artificial Christmas tree

If there is not much space in the apartment or house, a low tree (up to 90 cm) is suitable.

However, medium-sized artificial Christmas trees are considered the most popular - 120-180 cm high. They are usually bought so that children can feel a real holiday.

However, it is worth remembering that such artificial trees require a lot of space, which cannot be found at home.

Type of collection and quality of the artificial Christmas tree

There are three main types of collection:

  • hooks - each branch must be attached to the trunk separately, so you will have to spend a lot of time on assembly, there is also a risk that some part will be lost in the future, but it is quite convenient to store such an artificial Christmas tree;

  • hinged mechanism - the tree unfolds and folds like an umbrella, so it takes up very little space when folded, but the mechanism may break over time;

  • cast - what is a cast Christmas tree: it is durable and the most reliable of all options, but it is inconvenient to transport and store it.

How to choose a Christmas tree: the presence of decor

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Today you can buy artificial Christmas trees even with decor.

Often, manufacturers add cones, toys, LED lighting, "snow" to the New Year's beauty.

If you don't have time to decorate the Christmas tree every year, then this option is definitely for you.

If decorating is an important process for your family, then it is better to buy artificial Christmas trees without additional decorations.

How to choose a Christmas tree: product safety

If the seller has a quality certificate for the Christmas tree, it means that the tree was also treated with special substances that provide fire protection.

Therefore, you can decorate such a Christmas tree without fear.

It is important that the tree does not have an unpleasant chemical smell.

The color of the needles of an artificial Christmas tree

Stores today offer Christmas trees that are as close as possible to natural ones.

Their branches can be light green, dark green, gray, blue or white in color.

There are also options for those who like unique things - red, orange or green Christmas trees are always present in the assortment.

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