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Holiday Decorations and Asbestos Dangers

By November 17, 2020January 11th, 2021Asbestos Information
Christmas tree and decorations

Winter weather is here, and with the colder weather comes several holidays. Holidays are usually spent with family and friends, and many people decorate their homes for all of the different holidays. Some buy new decorations yearly, while others may use decorations that were handed down from their family. Holiday decorations make your home unique, and it is a fun way to show your personality, but some decorations could contain asbestos, especially if they are older or imported. Below, we will discuss a few types of holiday decorations that could have asbestos-containing materials.

Lighting

Lighting is one of the main types of decorations that are known to contain asbestos. The main reason is because of the heat, the lighting emits. Asbestos is very heat resistant, and it was perfect for strings of lighting. If your strands of lighting are older, replace it as it could contain asbestos or even be a fire hazard.

Trees

Older artificial trees may contain asbestos. Asbestos is strong and resistant to heat, making it perfect for artificial trees. If your tree is older or has begun to become worn, replace it with a newer version or purchase a live tree!

Outdoor Decorations

A lot of older outdoor decorations have been found to contain asbestos, especially if they include lighting. If your older decorations are breaking or have become damaged, throw them away. While it may be hard to get rid of older decorations that have been in your family for decades, it may be a smart choice for you and your family.

As you can see, several different types of holiday decorations could contain asbestos. Asbestos was used in a lot of materials for decades and holiday decorations were one of the areas it was used. If you do have some older decorations, it is time to upgrade. You never want to put your family at risk for asbestos exposure.

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