AtikTok趋势敦促美国人清洁圣诞树以保持卫生, 尽管专家认为这对大多数人来说是不必要的。
A TikTok trend urges Americans to clean Christmas trees for hygiene, though experts say it’s unnecessary for most.
许多美国人在装饰之前先洗圣诞树, 包括真实的和人工的树, 以卫生及过敏为由,
A viral TikTok trend has led many Americans to wash their Christmas trees—both real and artificial—before decorating, citing hygiene and allergy concerns.
用户分享喷洒或浸泡树木以消除灰尘、泥土以及虫类等潜在昆虫的视频。
Users share videos of spraying or soaking trees to remove dust, dirt, and potential insects like aphids.
虽然专家说,这些害虫一般无害,而且不大可能在室内生存,但一些家庭采用这种做法来减少过敏性病毒,特别是哮喘病人的过敏性病毒。
While experts say such pests are typically harmless and unlikely to survive indoors, some households adopt the practice to reduce allergens, especially for those with asthma.
户外造真树往往就足够了,如果灰尘变大,人工树木可能受益于清洁,但预光版不应浸入水中。
Shaking real trees outdoors is often sufficient, and artificial trees may benefit from cleaning if dusty, but pre-lit versions should not be submerged.
这一趋势反映了对节假日家庭健康的广泛关注,尽管大多数专家并不认为洗涤是必要的。
The trend reflects a broader focus on home wellness during the holidays, though washing is not considered necessary by most experts.