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Find an isolated spot for your pet, to keep allergens outside.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Finding a new home for your pet is ultimately the best solution if you or someone in your household suffers from severe pet allergies. Animal dander is the loose skin flakes that animals shed and overexposure can make the problem worse. For milder allergy cases, isolation methods are effective at controlling allergens. Keep the animal in only one area of the home, outdoors or create an allergy-free room and prohibit the animal from entering. - 2). Wash pets weekly with dander reducing shampoo. Specially formulated shampoos cleanse your animal of saliva, urine and other outdoor allergens that stick to your pet's fur. Bathing your pet on a weekly basis reduces the level of allergens by as much as 84 percent.
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Vacuum frequently and clean any surfaces that can accumulate dust. Many vacuums come equipped with attachments that help remove pet hair from furniture and carpets. Certain attachments even remove unwanted hair from your animal's coat before it has the opportunity to fall off after shedding. - 4
Stop allergens by filtering the air at the vents.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Install a HEPA filter on home climate control systems. This is a kind of mechanical filter that captures at least 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns in diameter, or larger, that enter it. Cover the vent registers with special filters or cheesecloth to prevent allergens from circulating throughout your home.
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