Pets are wholesome family members that mean the world to us. But unless your pet is hypoallergenic, you likely notice some of the hair and dander they leave in return on your clothing and furniture. It’s a lot to clean up, but reducing pet dander isn’t hard. Here’s how to get rid of pet dander in your home.
Keep Your Home Clean
Keeping our homes clean is tough, but there are ways to achieve it. Knock out any signs of dander by cleaning off all solid surfaces daily. This all includes shelves, stands, tables, chairs, and even countertops. Soft surfaces are a trip and a half to clean—they are the next on your list of things to de-fur. You can use a vacuum to capture stubborn pet hair and dirt, even from the hard-to-reach areas of the couch. Remove fur from your curtains using a lint roller.
Bathe Your Pet Often
It can be costly to get your pet professionally groomed, but you can easily do it yourself at home. To help reduce dander in your pet’s fur, dedicate a day during the week to bathing your pet. Spray bigger pets down with a hose in your backyard and use a brush to reduce shedding. You can use pet soap, dish soap, or baby shampoo to wash your dog.
Get an Air Purifier
Air purifiers have a number of benefits for your home, including reducing the number of allergens caused by pet dander. An air purifier will help combat red itchy eyes, congestion, and even sore throats. If you breathe in bad air, your symptoms will only get worse. There are plenty of air purifier options, ranging from tabletop models to floor models.
Make Your Bedrooms Allergy-Proof
We all have a designated spot for our pets to lay down when they sleep in our rooms. There are ways to prevent allergic reactions after your pet visits your room. The best way to do this is to wash your sheets on a hot cycle one time a week, put covers on your mattress and pillows, and make sure to stay on top of cleaning.
Clean Your Carpets
Another way to get rid of pet dander in your home is to clean your carpets. Typically, one of the most significant signs it’s time to get your carpet cleaned is when there is pet dander in it. Your carpets should be cleaned regularly, as this helps improve air quality.
Pets are part of our lives, but it’s important to clean up after them. When you follow these steps, you’ll notice how balanced and clean your home is. You will enjoy breathing clean air.
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