Of course pet dander can irritate and even become a dangerous issue for those with allergies or asthma, but did you know that pet dander can also affect those in your household without allergies and asthma by simply contributing to the indoor air pollution in your home? It’s true and pet dander isn’t just limited to dogs. Any pets with fur including cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and ferrets also produce pet dander.
Pet fur and dander not only accumulate on carpets and floors, it can become airborne, contributing to indoor air pollution and settle on surfaces like your furniture, bed linens; and all allergen accumulation is problematic for HVAC systems, clogging air filters, thereby reducing HVAC system efficiency and even increasing energy costs.
However, there are some things you can do to protect your indoor air quality. Cleaning and dusting your home regularly, as well as regular pet cleaning and grooming can help reduce the amount of fur and dander in your home. Regular HVAC system maintenance including changing air filters can also help to eliminate pet dander and other allergens from your home, as can air purifiers. High efficiency and whole zone house air purifiers with zero-ozone technology can be installed with new or existing air conditioning ductwork.
For more information about HVAC system maintenance or air purification, call Anderson Performance Heat and Air at 386-402-7828.