Your pet is an important part of your family. Having a dog or cat (or both) can provide welcome companionship and unconditional love. Unfortunately, they also come with one of the worst allergens: dander. Animals with fur play a major role in creating indoor air pollutants that can lead to allergic reactions and affect overall indoor air quality. Pet dander comprises microscopic pieces of animal skin that will float in your home’s air and get into your family’s airways. Pets can distribute these flakes through their saliva, urine, or just by shaking their fur coats.
Dander can cause allergies, especially for sensitive people, but dander is also a main source of sustenance for another allergen: dust mites. Dust mites are closely related to spiders and ticks but are so small you can’t see them with the naked eye. They also produce allergens and pollutants along with your pet’s dander, which they use as a food source. This means even more pollutants are in your home’s air. Most homes have dust mites in them. However, homes with indoor pets have more of them, increasing the chances of allergic reactions. The combination of allergens is what can cause unpleasant reactions in sensitive family members.
Having a pet means your house can harbor odors that can make your home less appealing for you and your guests. Dogs and cats have some inherent odors from having them live indoors. Keeping your air clean means not having to deal with pungent odors that can come from having a dog or cat in your home. In particular, cats and their litter boxes are common culprits when it comes to pet odor. Dogs don’t have litter boxes, but a wet dog can also give off an unpleasant aroma.
There are a few things you can do to make your indoor air quality better:
Finally, there are a few ways that Champion and Nash can help you improve your home air quality:
Use a home air purifying system: We can help you find a way to cleanse your air of the allergens that are floating around by using an air cleaning system. If you have a central heating and air conditioning system in place, we can provide you with air purifiers that will scrub the air of the allergens that are being promulgated by you and your pets. Home air purifiers with HEPA level filters and air scrubbers that use ionic attraction to remove microscopic particles are a part of our many HVAC services at Champion and Nash.
Reduce your home’s humidity: Having a dehumidifier for your home will help you to reduce the problems that come with having pets. Humidity promotes the growth of mold that can occur with the waste of your pets. Having a drier home is not only going to help you feel more comfortable in the summer, it’ll also reduce or eliminate the growth of mold in your home.
Breathe easier and enjoy a healthier home environment for your entire family, including your furry friends. Our team of indoor air quality experts is dedicated to providing solutions tailored to you and your family. Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how Champion and Nash can help you create a cleaner, healthier living space. Let's take the first step toward improved air quality and a happier, more comfortable home.
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