If The Cat's Away The Allergens Can't Play

Wipe Allergens Off The Baseboards

The same sticky residue of dried dander and saliva that can cover your walls clings to your baseboards as well. Regularly using a spray cleaner to wipe down the area where the wall meets the floor can make a measurable difference. If you have baseboard heating that blows air around the room, pay special attention to the wall area above the baseboard.


Make Certain Rooms Off-Limits For Your Cats

Keep cats out of rooms where allergy sufferers spend a lot of time. This may sound obvious - or it may seem very restrictive towards your cat(s) - but it will really make a difference. The most important off-limits room should be the bedroom: exposing an allergic person to cat dander all night will kick allergic reactions into high gear. In fact, cats should not be allowed on the bed at any time, since that will cause the same reaction when the bed is being slept in. Keeping closet doors closed will also help in reducing the number of allergens that are found in clothing, sheets and other materials.