Cat Allergies - Do you have a cat allergy?
Discover how to fight cat allergens
When your are allergic to some substance, it is only right and rational to keep away from that thing that angers your allergies. On the other hand if you are a cat owner like me, you couldn’t be any further away from being logical and rational. It’s an advantage then that the symptoms of cat allergies are, for most people at least manageable, on the other hand they may never go away completely. First, remember the basics about cat allergens. They're typically transferred by air, which means one have to breathe them in first before they can start any of the cat allergies symptoms. Cat allergens are very small, microscopic even, and in size to pollens or mold spores, the two other most prolific allergens that are airborne. This means they remain suspended in the air for a longer time and they can get through your nasal passages easier. For cat owners, the rate of recontamination goes worse. As your cat wonders round your home, it gives off dander and proteins from its saliva and urine, raising the quantity of cat allergens in the house even more and so causing you to get exposed to cat allergies . To combat cat urine problems, try this product. Another 'must read' for all asthma sufferes is a book by Paresh Jivanji who has helped many sufferes. There are some very impressive testimonials on his website here.
Anyway, below is some steps you can attempt to cut down cat allergens in our house and, in that event, cut down your cat allergies as well:
Step 1: Keep cats off the bed.
As you probably know, this is actually a very small price to pay. Remember those itchy eyes, , runny nose, breathing problems, rashes, swelling, and you’ll realise that not having the cat in the bed is not that . After all, when we suffer from cat allergies but still insist on having a cat, you have to realise that there is a few things that you should give up to realise a balance between your health and our love for your cat.
Step 2: No cats in the bedroom at all.
Once again, let's face it, this is still a very minimal price to pay. for allergy relief. To keep air from secondary rooms in our homes from affecting your bedroom air, keep the door shut at all times. An air purifier would be a real bonus to keep your bedroom a from cat allergies and allergens.
Step 3: Wash the sheets in 140F hot water around once every two months.
If many of us may our cat to sneak up the bed occasionally, be certain to wash the bedding frequently. This will help cut down dust mites and cat allergens that you might unconsciously inhale while asleep. If you have a cat allergy, you can also use one of the excellent steam cleaning devices on the market today that will kill germs and allergens. Use these on your matterress daily and on carpets and other soft furnishings. There is a great e-book on this subject which explains how you can even start a profitable business doing this for other sufferers. Find out more here.
Step 4: Use HEPA air filters in rooms that you keep your cat.
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter is air filter. Now and again, even after you’ve really cleaned the house from all dust and dirt, a small amount of cat allergens stick around. They are usually quite hard to remove. Air filters can help us purify the air in the room and cat allergens at a low level. There are some really cheap air purifiers on Ebay at them moment. Check them out here.
Step 5: Vacuum cat allergen with high grade HEPA vacuum cleaner a minimum of twice weekly.
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