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CAT ALLERGIES ARE COMPLETELY MANAGEABLE Remember this basic fact about cat allergens. They need to be airborne and you need to breathe them in for you to have an allergic reaction to them. Cat allergen is very small so it remains suspended in the air longer. There is also a high rate of recontamination (because the cats are running around the house). Here are some recommended steps to decrease your (or your partner's) cat allergies.
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1. No more cats sleeping on the bed. 2. Keep the cats out of the bedroom altogether. 3. Wash all bedding in 140-degree hot water at least twice monthly. 4. Use HEPA air filters in rooms where your cats frequent. 5. Vacuum with a HEPA vacuum cleaner twice weekly. 6. Vapor steam cleaners will kill the proteins/dander which are embedded in your carpets and upholstery. Steam cleaners are a chemical-free way of cleaning and killing dust mites, bacteria, mold spores and cat allergens. 7. Wash you hands immediately after petting your cats and do not rub your eyes. 8. Clean your cat. You can give your cat a bath. Allerpet, a well-known brand of liquid that reduces cat allergens in the air, can be applied to your cats coat and is available from your local veterinarian. Alternatively, you can use a damp micro fiber cloth to rub off the visible dander. Most cats would prefer this to the dreaded bath. 9. Confine your cats to one area of the house. This may be difficult, but you can concentrate your air purifying and cleaning efforts to one area. 10. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET RID OF YOUR CAT! If you follow steps 1-9 you will significantly decrease your allergies. |
CHRISTINE SPIERLING
815-257-8039