Help for allergies and 5 cats

Hi there,

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately. We have 5
cats of our own, plus 1 foster who is out in the house with our cats, and a
mommy cat and 3 babies in the guest room. Poor DH is feeling really crappy
right now. I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home. It does a little bit, but I'm sure it would be more effective
if we ran it all the time. The noise is so annoying and makes it impossible
to watch TV or listen to music.
How do the Ionic Breeze things work? I've found so many varied opinions
from "it's the biggest piece of crap" to "my allergies are totally gone!".
If they do work, that would be the ideal solution. Noiseless, easy to
clean, no filters. How about whole house air filtration systems? How much
are they? Do they work?
Any other ideas?

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On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:34:31 GMT, "KellyH" wrote:

Hi there,

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately. We have 5
cats of our own, plus 1 foster who is out in the house with our cats, and a
mommy cat and 3 babies in the guest room. Poor DH is feeling really crappy
right now. I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home. It does a little bit, but I'm sure it would be more effective
if we ran it all the time. The noise is so annoying and makes it impossible
to watch TV or listen to music.
How do the Ionic Breeze things work? I've found so many varied opinions

Mine (Ionic Breeze) does not work - but it IS quiet. My Honeywell
HEPA works great. I wear ear plugs at night.

On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:34:31 GMT, "KellyH" wrote:

Hi there,

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately. We have 5
cats of our own, plus 1 foster who is out in the house with our cats, and a
mommy cat and 3 babies in the guest room. Poor DH is feeling really crappy
right now. I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home. It does a little bit, but I'm sure it would be more effective
if we ran it all the time. The noise is so annoying and makes it impossible
to watch TV or listen to music.
How do the Ionic Breeze things work? I've found so many varied opinions

Mine (Ionic Breeze) does not work - but it IS quiet. My Honeywell
HEPA works great. I wear ear plugs at night.

"KellyH" wrote in message
news:bL%_b.405413$na.795919@attbi_s04...
Hi there,

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately.
I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home.

How do the Ionic Breeze things work?
How about whole house air filtration systems? How much
are they? Do they work?
Any other ideas?

--
-Kelly
kelly at farringtons dot net
Check out www.snittens.com



My sister recently bought Ionic Breeze but returned it. She said it didn't
work. Years ago, my parents had an electrostatic filter *built into* their
central air/heating system. I think it was made by Honeywell. That one did
not create any noise and worked extremely well. However, it was also
expensive and would have to be installed by a technician. It was a
permanent filter and had a "washing" cycle where the filter would be
automatically washed while it was in place (using soap that was attached via
a dispenser).

MaryL

"KellyH" wrote in message
news:bL%_b.405413$na.795919@attbi_s04...
Hi there,

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately.
I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home.

How do the Ionic Breeze things work?
How about whole house air filtration systems? How much
are they? Do they work?
Any other ideas?

--
-Kelly
kelly at farringtons dot net
Check out www.snittens.com



My sister recently bought Ionic Breeze but returned it. She said it didn't
work. Years ago, my parents had an electrostatic filter *built into* their
central air/heating system. I think it was made by Honeywell. That one did
not create any noise and worked extremely well. However, it was also
expensive and would have to be installed by a technician. It was a
permanent filter and had a "washing" cycle where the filter would be
automatically washed while it was in place (using soap that was attached via
a dispenser).

MaryL

I have a Whirlpool air purifier with Hepa filter that works great, but it
makes a kind of white noise. My DH and I have gotten used to the noise which
is really no louder than an airconditioner (unit, not central ). The
previous poster suggested ear plugs, which sounds like a good idea to me. If
you decide to go with an air purifier, a good site to look at is
www.allergy.control.com and if you put in DP10 at checkout it'll give you
10% off!!!! Good luck
Judy F

"KellyH" wrote in message
news:bL%_b.405413$na.795919@attbi_s04...
Hi there,

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately. We have 5
cats of our own, plus 1 foster who is out in the house with our cats, and
a
mommy cat and 3 babies in the guest room. Poor DH is feeling really
crappy
right now. I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home. It does a little bit, but I'm sure it would be more
effective
if we ran it all the time. The noise is so annoying and makes it
impossible
to watch TV or listen to music.
How do the Ionic Breeze things work? I've found so many varied opinions
from "it's the biggest piece of crap" to "my allergies are totally gone!".
If they do work, that would be the ideal solution. Noiseless, easy to
clean, no filters. How about whole house air filtration systems? How
much
are they? Do they work?
Any other ideas?

--
-Kelly
kelly at farringtons dot net
Check out www.snittens.com

I have a Whirlpool air purifier with Hepa filter that works great, but it
makes a kind of white noise. My DH and I have gotten used to the noise which
is really no louder than an airconditioner (unit, not central ). The
previous poster suggested ear plugs, which sounds like a good idea to me. If
you decide to go with an air purifier, a good site to look at is
www.allergy.control.com and if you put in DP10 at checkout it'll give you
10% off!!!! Good luck
Judy F

"KellyH" wrote in message
news:bL%_b.405413$na.795919@attbi_s04...
Hi there,

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately. We have 5
cats of our own, plus 1 foster who is out in the house with our cats, and
a
mommy cat and 3 babies in the guest room. Poor DH is feeling really
crappy
right now. I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home. It does a little bit, but I'm sure it would be more
effective
if we ran it all the time. The noise is so annoying and makes it
impossible
to watch TV or listen to music.
How do the Ionic Breeze things work? I've found so many varied opinions
from "it's the biggest piece of crap" to "my allergies are totally gone!".
If they do work, that would be the ideal solution. Noiseless, easy to
clean, no filters. How about whole house air filtration systems? How
much
are they? Do they work?
Any other ideas?

--
-Kelly
kelly at farringtons dot net
Check out www.snittens.com

On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:34:31 GMT, "KellyH" wrote:

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately. We have 5
cats of our own, plus 1 foster who is out in the house with our cats, and a
mommy cat and 3 babies in the guest room. Poor DH is feeling really crappy
right now. I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home.

Like your DH, I have allergies and can't sleep with the noise from a
HEPA filter. I keep the cats out of my bedroom - that helps alot.
Then, I run the HEPA filter in my room all the time I'm not there. If
you have carpetting in your bedroom, removing it will also help.
Also, wash the linens (especially pillowcases) frequently in hot
water.

On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:34:31 GMT, "KellyH" wrote:

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately. We have 5
cats of our own, plus 1 foster who is out in the house with our cats, and a
mommy cat and 3 babies in the guest room. Poor DH is feeling really crappy
right now. I'm looking into some air filtration systems, and there are so
many opinions out there, so I thought I'd come here for some more :-P
Room-size HEPA filters are out, because of the noise. DH cannot stand any
noise while he sleeps, and we have one that we run downstairs while we
aren't home.

Like your DH, I have allergies and can't sleep with the noise from a
HEPA filter. I keep the cats out of my bedroom - that helps alot.
Then, I run the HEPA filter in my room all the time I'm not there. If
you have carpetting in your bedroom, removing it will also help.
Also, wash the linens (especially pillowcases) frequently in hot
water.

In article bL%_b.405413$na.795919@attbi_s04,
enlightened us with...
Hi there,

My DH has allergies and it's been acting up pretty bad lately.

I have allergies and 3 cats and a dog. These tips may help.

1. Wet rag over every animal, every day. Helps pick up loose hair and
dander.
2. Vaccuum hair off furniture (including cat furniture) weekly. Vaccuum
carpet every two days. Frequently change vaccuum filter and bags.
3. Medicine like Benadryl is your friend.
4. Full baths monthly for every pet (except Rowan cuz she makes herself
sick when she's stressed, so she gets one every 3 months or so).
5. Good oils in their food. This reduces shedding and maintains good
coat condition. 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of olive oil, once a week, per
animal.
6. Minimal brushing, about once every week to two weeks (short haired
cats). Too much brushing encourages shedding.

I dunno about the filters. I don't use any.

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