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What can i do to my house that would ease someone's allergies to cats, if i have two cats? does vacuuming help?

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Dr. James Eitner answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cleaning & Banning: Ban the cats from areas that the visitors will be using, then clean and vacuum the areas thuroughly toremove as much dander as possible.

Dr Olson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/3/2012

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