How to Remove Pet Dander From the Air

Pet dander can be a major problem for people who have pet allergies. If you're allergic to dogs, cats or both, it's the dander from these pets you're allergic to. Removing dander from surfaces can seem easy, but removing them from the air can be more difficult. To remove the pet dander from the air, you have to get rid of it on all surfaces of your home so that it doesn't get transferred to the air.

Things You'll Need

  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Steam cleaner
  • Duster
  • Filtering material
  • Air filter
  • Pet brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Vacuum your carpets with a vacuum cleaner that contains a specific type of filter known as a HEPA filter. This type of vacuum cleaner is most effective at removing pet dander.

    • 2

      Steam clean your carpets. You can rent steam cleaners from carpet cleaners and home improvement stores.

    • 3

      Dust all surfaces with a high-quality duster. Dander can settle on hard surfaces in your home and in turn, end up in the air.

    • 4

      Place a filtering material over vents in your home, particularly in areas where you would like to remove pet dander from the air. An example of a filtering material is cheesecloth.

    • 5

      Run an air filter in your home to help remove the pet dander from the air. HEPA air filters are most effective at removing pet dander from the air.

    • 6

      Brush your pet outside at least once a week. This is a preventative measure.