Re: the spore count rose after day four, reaching a maximum of 5,000 spores

[Guest guest]

Thanks for posting this because Christmas trees are often overlooked.

However, I have an easier solution which I've had clients use for

over 15 years now. Before you bring the tree inside, turn on the

garden hose and wash the tree. If you like, you can mix a very small

amount of detergent with the water. No need to kill the mold, just

remove it with water. For the record, there is an error at the end of

the article identifying the presentation source. They listed it as

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) instead of

American College of ... (ACAAI). ACAAI was in Dallas Nov 12.

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

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> http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news-1/Live-Christmas-Trees-Can-

> Trigger-Mold-Allergies-6510-1/

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> The researchers studied the mold growth of a live Christmas tree in a

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> " So if you don't feel well during the holidays, consider the Christmas

> tree as a possible source of allergies.

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> " An artificial tree may be a better option for people with mold

> allergies...but

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