Oh! Christmas Tree 0
At Science 2 dot O, Kimberly Crandell considers the merits of artificial vs. natural Christmas trees. Among other things, she points out that many artificial trees (brand names are not mentioned) contain lead. So here are a few safety tips for your artificial Christmas trees:
- Keep children away from the tree. Do not allow them to touch the tree.
- If you touch the tree, was your hands thoroughly before touching your face or handling food.
- Do not vacuum dust from under the tree, especially with a vacuum that does not have a HEPA filter. Vacuuming could spread lead dust through the air in tiny particles, creating an inhalation danger.
Follow the link for the the rest of the argument.
Afterthought:
Have yourself a merry leaden Christmas tree.
