How to Eliminate Pet Dander

Pet dander is a common allergen that can cause a variety of symptoms, including sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and congestion. If you're allergic to pet dander, there are a few things you can do to reduce your exposure and improve your symptoms.

Regularly Clean Your Home

One of the best ways to reduce pet dander in your home is to clean regularly. This includes vacuuming your floors and carpets, dusting your furniture, and washing your bedding and curtains in hot water. You should also wash your pet's bedding and toys frequently.

When you're vacuuming, be sure to use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. HEPA filters are designed to trap small particles, like pet dander, and prevent them from being released back into the air.

Bathe Your Pet Regularly

Another way to reduce pet dander is to bathe your pet regularly. Bathing your pet will help to remove dander from their fur and skin. You should bathe your pet at least once a week, or more often if they're particularly dander-producing.

When you're bathing your pet, use a shampoo that's specifically designed for pets. Pet shampoos are formulated to remove dander and leave your pet's fur and skin clean and healthy.

Keep Your Pet Out of Your Bedroom

If you're allergic to pet dander, it's best to keep your pet out of your bedroom. This will help to reduce your exposure to dander and improve your sleep quality.

If you can't keep your pet out of your bedroom, you can try using a HEPA filter air purifier in your bedroom. Air purifiers can help to remove dander and other allergens from the air.

Consider Getting a Hypoallergenic Pet

If you're allergic to pet dander, you might want to consider getting a hypoallergenic pet. Hypoallergenic pets produce less dander than other pets, so they're less likely to cause allergic reactions.

Some common hypoallergenic pets include:

• Poodles
• Bichons Frises
• Maltese
• Shih Tzus
• Yorkshire Terriers

Talk to your doctor or allergist if you're not sure which pets are hypoallergenic.