When it comes to our pet cats, we are very emotional about them. But, if you know that you have allergy to the allergens in your cat then you need to learn how to deal with your pet cat.
Here are top ten ways to manage your cat allergy:
- Do not let your cat sleep on your bed
- It will be best if you do not invite your cat to your bedroom. Keep the bedroom doors closed throughout the day. In this way your bedroom will be free from cat allergens.
- Wash your bedding twice a month in 140 degree hot water to get rid of cat allergens and also dust mites.
- Use a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) purifier to cleanse air from cat allergens. This is very necessary as cat allergens are also air borne.
- Vacuum your house walls, carpets, flooring, chairs, and furniture as frequently as possible or at least twice a week.
- Usage of a Vapor steam cleaner to clean your home will be of great help to kill cat dander in air. It is also a chemical-free way of cleaning and killing dust mite, bacteria and allergens.
- Make sure to wash your hands immediately after petting your cat. Do not touch your eyes before washing the hand. Use a strong anti-bacterial soap for washing your hand.
- There is no point making your cat go through the terrible wash you give them to lessen their allergens. Researchers have proved that washing your cat does not reduce allergens. Therefore, it is better to consult your cat’s veterinarian about any liquids that would give a medicated coating to the cat to lessen the dander which becomes an allergen.
- Confine your cat to one area at home. In this way you will find it easy to concentrate your purifying and cleaning efforts to that particular area.
- Be extremely observant about the allergy symptoms that you get, and seek medical help from your allergist as soon as possible.
