Do the holidays set off your allergies?
Learn why you might want to wash your Christmas tree to remove pollen, dust, and allergens.
Trim the trunk and lower branches?
Credit:Scharfsinn86 / Getty Images
Put it in a stand and give it a good drink of water?
Surebut don’t forget to wash your Christmas tree before bringing it indoors.
This expert holiday tip may surprise you, but it makes sense.
Use gloves while handling the tree.
Trees that are strung with lights or full of metal wires shouldn’t be sprayed with water.
Try these steps instead:
With artificial trees, your best protection from allergens is prevention.
Give your tree a dusting at the end of the season and store it somewhere cool and dry.
