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Allergies and The Living Room

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Pets

We love them - but do they agree with us? Banning them from the house is the best way to reduce allergens - but who could do that!

You can create a pet free area in your living room - but it will take time. Designate a space for your dog for example in the hallway - this is his space and he is usually happy to go there on command.

Cats are al little more difficult as they tend to have a mind of their own. Closing doors and teaching them from a kitten not to enter is probably the best option. If all else fails try a similar option as for the dog - place a washable rug on the sofa that the cat is allowed to sit on and only that rug.Wash frequently.

Unfortunately the cat doesn't even have to be in the room for their allergens to be present.

They are extremely airborne and come from their grooming, licking their fur, the saliva dries and is shed into the air. As well as this the allergens are very sticky in nature and adhere to clothes and fabrics, they can therefore be spread to other peoples homes, cars, taxis, buses etc.

So you can only do your best in your environment and hope that no one in your home is predisposed to the cat allergen.