If you have pets in your home, you might find the air quality suffering. Though we love our pets, their hair and dander can cause havoc on the air we breathe. It’s not only our pets’ hair or fur, it’s also the dander they produce! Therefore, it is important to learn about steps you can take to improve indoor air quality so you, your loved ones, and your four-legged family members can all be comfortable in your home.
If you would like to learn more about how to improve indoor air quality in your home, or have other questions about your heating and air conditioning system, contact us today!
Controlling Pet Dander to Improve Indoor Air Quality
One of the biggest factors against improving indoor air quality is pet dander. Dander consists of microscopic flakes of skin, much like human dandruff, only much smaller. Once dander becomes airborne, it affects asthma sufferers and those sensitive to allergens and can create other illness from allergens.
For pet owners affected by their pets’ allergens, these tips are a good starting point to improve air quality inside your St. Louis home:
- Clean Surfaces Weekly – When cleaning hard surfaces, a damp cloth should be used to attract dust and dander, preventing it becoming airborne again. For fabric and upholstered surfaces, the best way to clean is by using a vacuum or lint roller.
- Bathe Pets Regularly – Not all pets enjoy a bath, but bathing your pets every couple of weeks or months will help control dander and hair and prevent its spread around your home.
- Consider Bedding Choices – If you suffer from allergens while sleeping, you can purchase special bed covers and pillow covers that prevent allergens from becoming trapped. You should also wash and clean pillows, blankets, sheets, and other bedding covers regularly.
- Purchase Dander Removing Products – These are often available at pet stores and contain natural enzymes that can help reduce dander in your home.
Additional Solutions for Indoor Air Quality Improvement
Cleaning can only go so far, and many families are too busy living their lives to spend every moment cleaning anyway! To improve indoor air quality in other ways, while still keeping happy, healthy pets, we have numerous options available to help you improve indoor air quality, such as through the use of air purifiers and cleaners.
Both options take the dander-filled air from your home and filter it before re-circulating it back into your home. The air filter for allergies inside these systems can remove as much as 99% of all allergens. As many pet owners live in different sizes of homes, we offer a wide range of systems that will improve indoor air quality in your home and can help you select the best choice.
Learn More About How Galmiche & Sons Can Help Improve Indoor Air Quality for Pet Owners
The HVAC system in your St. Louis home can also help in reducing dander and allergens. Over time though, the system can become dirty and require professional cleaning. Galmiche & Sons has many expert technicians who can perform this cleaning for St. Louis pet owners with a wish to improve indoor air quality and reduce the impact of allergens on their family. Contact our heating and air conditioning company for further information and to schedule your appointment today!
