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Tips For Eliminating Pet Dander in the Air

Studies report that over 15 million people in the U.S. are allergic to some form of pet. So, it is highly likely that you or a member of your family is allergic to an animal and could suffer from related symptoms. The following section gives some helpful hints on how to reduce the amount of pet dander in indoor air space:

If you are highly allergic to pets, and do not already own an animal, remain pet free.If you own an animal, keep a room of your home as a "pet free zone." The best room for this is the place where you sleep, as the mattress, pillows and blankets are easy targets for harboring massive amounts of pet dander.Pets that do not cause allergies are nonexistent. That said, shorter-haired animals shed more, and collect less dander. If you do want to own a pet, think about adopting one with shorter hair and less drooling.Buy a good, earth-friendly air purifier to clear your indoor air of dander.Clean your pet's bed or area while wearing a mask.Shampoo upholstery oftenTry to play with pets outside. Playing with pets stirs up a lot of dander, so it is better to have it in the outside air than in your home.Always place clothing worn while cuddling with your pet in a laundry hamper, outside of the bedroom. This will avoid the dander infiltrating your bedding.Dust with a wet cloth. Never dry-dust as it only serves to stir up the dander and increase your chances of breathing it in.Cover your pillows and mattresses with dander-impermeable coverings.Dander accumulates in drapes, curtains, rugs and carpets. Avoid using them, or clean them regularly with hot water and soap to remove accumulated dander.Wash bedding often. Use an all-natural laundry detergent and very hot water. Avoid harmful, chemical laden washing products.Wash your pet(s) regularly.Keep pet excrement far from the main airways of your home. If you have a litter box, make sure to keep it covered, and buy a good filtered box to diffuse odor and bacteria.Try using a HEPA vacuum cleaner to clean your home of dander.Change the heating and air filters in your home a minimum of every other month. If you do not own a pet, change the filters three or four times a year.If you are allergic to pet dander but still want an animal friend, buy a reptile or a fish. They do not cause allergies because they shed scales, not dander.Before buying or renting a house or apartment, check with your landlord or real estate agent to find out if the previous owner/renters had pets. Clean well before moving in.

Resources For Removing Pet Dander

There are some great resources available for reducing the amount of pet dander in our air spaces, including air filters, hypo-allergenic bedding, natural cleaning supplies and general educational resources. Particularly if you suffer from pet-related allergens and need to remove pet dander from your indoor air, you will find the following resources to be very helpful.

Online Allergy Relief
https://www.onlineallergyrelief.com/
1.800.555.0755

Way Healthier Home™ Air Purifier
https://www.airpurifier.mercola.com/
1.877.985.2695

Allergy Asthma Technology Limited
https://www.allergyasthmatech.com/
1.800.621.5545

Allergy Control Product
https://www.allergycontrol.com
1.800.422.3878

Surround Air™ Air Purification
https://www.surroundair.com
1.888.812.1516

Only Natural Pet Store
https://www.onlynaturalpet.com
1.888.937.6677

National Allergy Supply, Inc
https://www.natlallergy.com
1.800.522.1448

3M/Racal Health & Safety, Inc.
https://www.3m.com
1.800.328.1667

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