How to Remove Cat Dander From New Home

If you're allergic to cat dander and your new home's previous owners enjoyed the company of some furry felines, it will be necessary for you to thoroughly clean your new home and remove as much of the leftover cat dander as possible before moving in. If you remove the dander from all the surfaces of your new home, instead of just a few, you'll significantly reduce the number of allergens. The process is easy, but it will take some time.

Things You'll Need

  • Soap
  • Warm water
  • Scrub brush
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
  • Steam cleaner
  • Anti-mite product
  • Air cleaner with HEPA filter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Using hot, soapy water, scrub down all walls, baseboards and ceilings in your new home using a scrub brush. Rinse thoroughly with warm water after washing.

    • 2

      Vacuum all carpets and any furniture that was exposed to cat dander using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. Use the hose of the vacuum cleaner to vacuum small crevices along the walls, around windowsills and under furniture cushions.

    • 3

      Steam clean all carpeting and any upholstery that was exposed to cat dander.

    • 4

      Use an anti-mite product on all carpets and any upholstery that was exposed to cat dander to eliminate all remaining mites and dander.

    • 5

      Use an air cleaner with a HEPA filter in your bedroom during your first several nights in your new home.