| If we were smart we would avoid things that we | | | | Vacuuming just became that much more important. |
| are allergic to but who said most of us were smart | | | | You need to invest in a HEPA vacuum cleaner and |
| or sane when it comes to our pets. For most cat | | | | you need to vacuum walls, carpets, furniture, and |
| lovers there is no way they are going to part with | | | | just about anything else that lives in the house other |
| their beloved pet because of a cat allergy. | | | | than Grandma's fine china. You need to do it at least |
| That means you'll need to learn to manage your cats | | | | twice a week to reduce your cat allergy. |
| and your cat allergy symptoms. Although you might | | | | 5. Steam Clean |
| not rid yourself of your cat allergy you should be able | | | | Using a vapor steam cleaner to clean your home will |
| to make your symptoms manageable. | | | | kill the proteins in the dander. This has been |
| In case you have forgotten we'll give you a little | | | | scientifically proven. What that means is for under a |
| reminder about the allergens and the fact that they | | | | hundred dollars you can rid your home of everything |
| are airborne so when you breathe them in you can | | | | and you'll find your cat allergy is forgotten. |
| have a cat allergy reaction. There is a high rate of | | | | 6. Wash Em Now! |
| contamination and recontamination. | | | | Always wash your hands right after handling your cat |
| 1. No More Monkeys Jumping On The Bed | | | | and make sure you do not rub your eyes at any |
| Okay no monkey's here but there will be no more | | | | time even after you've washed your hands. Your cat |
| cats sleeping on your bed. This might be the hardest | | | | allergies will be better. |
| habit to break but it's a small price to pay to wake | | | | 7. Heat It Up! |
| up clear headed in the morning and without your cat | | | | Wash all your bedding in water that is 140 degrees |
| allergy bothering you. | | | | and do this twice a month to eliminate dust mites |
| 2. No Trespassing | | | | and cat allergens. |
| The bedroom has to become a cat free zone and | | | | 8. Bath Your Cat |
| this will reduce the allergens to almost zero. Don't | | | | Yes we know that this task could easily be worse |
| give into your cats. They'll find somewhere else they | | | | than your cat allergy but you simply have to do it at |
| love to curl up and you'll find yourself suffering a lot | | | | least once a month and more often if you can. |
| less with your cat allergy. | | | | What's most important to realize when you suffer |
| 3. Give Me An H..E..P...A | | | | from a cat allergy is that you do not have to get rid |
| HEPA air filters do a great job of cleaning the air in | | | | of your cat. Your cat is a family member and getting |
| your home and because cat dander is so difficult to | | | | rid of your cat is like getting rid of one of your |
| pick up this is a smart way to be effective and help | | | | children. You can have your cat and your cat allergy |
| your cat allergy. | | | | too. |
| 4. HEPA Vacuum | | | | |