The holiday season can also be the allergy season for many people. Christmas trees may be the worst culprits. The mold on a live Christmas tree can bring weeks of suffering to some.
It's not just the tree. Ornaments and lights can be contaminated with mold and dust from previous trees and from storage.
Connecticut researchers have found the mold count inside a home rose five times the normal level after a live fir tree was brought inside. Here are some things you can do if you cannot avoid having a real Christmas tree.
Experts suggest running an air cleaner in the same room to reduce mold exposure. Wipe down Christmas decorations and lights and store them in airtight plastic containers. Cardboard boxes can harbor mold.
