Can Air Purifiers Combat Pet Dander? What Our Testing Revealed

According to my dog's DNA test results, he's at least partially hypoallergenic. According to the American Kennel Club, there's no such thing as a 100% hypoallergenic dog. I'm inclined to side with the latter.

I say this because, although I don't see clumps of hair falling from his fur at any given moment, I have found accumulations of dander in corners and notice dust returning to surfaces a short time after cleaning. I have come to the conclusion that this may be from my pup Walter, or perhaps it's simply because my home is old.

Regardless of the cause, I've decided to try to remedy the issue. I've begun damp-dusting all the flat surfaces in my home and plugged in an air purifier, specifically one that promises to target pet hair and dander to see if it could make any difference.

Here's what I found out.

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