Risks Of Recycling Your Old Christmas Décor

During that time of the year when you get out all those Christmas decorations, bobbles, tinsels, streamers, and Christmas trees, many of you may have bouts of sneezing and coughing. Artificial trees and other stowed away stuff are potential accumulators of dust, mold, mites, and other substances that would trigger allergies.

Usually Christmas decorations are stored in the basement or attic, and often the conditions might be damp and cold. To avoid allergic rhinitis due to this, make sure that you dust and clean the surface of your artificial Christmas tree and other decorations both before you put them up and before you store them away. Ensure they are stored in clean and dry plastic bags. Throw in a few naphthalene balls or use mite repellants to keep them safe.

Even while handling real Christmas trees make sure that sap, dust, mold and pollen is reduced to the minimum. Have a fantastic and allergy-free Christmas!