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Pet Dander

Having a pet can be quite an expensive proposition. Aside from having to care for your pet by feeding it, grooming and regular check ups, there are also other expenses that you might not have thought of. Keeping your home clean when you have a pet can cost more, and it can also be a matter of health. Many people are allergic to pets of one kind or another, with the most allergenic pets being cats and dogs. Unfortunately, for families that own pets, getting rid of them because of an allergy is not always an option. For this reason, keeping the house clean and free of pet dander is essential in having a home that's happy and healthy for the whole family.

When you have a pet, there is one huge reason for regular carpet cleaning - pet dander. Pet dander is actually dead skin cells that are constantly being shed by animals. All animals have to shed their dead skin cells (yes, humans too!) but these skin flakes can be especially bad in certain species. Cats and dogs (even so-called hairless or short haired breeds) produce large amounts of pet dander. When this dander comes in contact with a person who is allergic to it, that person can have symptoms such as those from hay fever - runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and even swelling. The only animals that have been found to not have dander are those that are completely hairless - such as snakes and lizards.

Carpet cleaning - pet dander removal can be one way to cut down a person's exposure to this allergenic substance. Be sure to always use a vacuum with HEPA filtration (this will cut down on the airborne particles of dander that ordinary vacuums throw into the air), and vacuum your home frequently. If possible, remove carpeting from areas where you sleep, like the bedroom, so that you will not be exposed to dander overnight.