I am making two quilts for people who are allergic to cats and of course I have two. What can I do to remove any cat hair or dander from the finished quilts, is there more than just washing them that will work?
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I am making two quilts for people who are allergic to cats and of course I have two. What can I do to remove any cat hair or dander from the finished quilts, is there more than just washing them that will work?
I'm deathly allergic to all hairy animals. I would suggest washing, drying and placing immediately into a sealed plastic tote or box for delivery. The recipients will probably want to wash them again when received.
aka Gale
Hello, I am also allergic to cats and this works for me (my kids have cats). After washing, tumble dry your quilts with a hypoallergenic dryer sheet for about 20 minutes, then hang to dry the rest of the way. This will remove any hair that is left. You can also tumble an unwashed quilt if you are in a pinch.
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Great suggestion. No allergies here but I had not heard of hypoallergenic dryer sheet.
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Yes....Due to some sensitivities to soaps, I use hypoallergenic soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, and unscented products. I have no cats indoors for several reasons, and big reason is DD's allergy!Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
Are the people aware that you have cats and OK with that?
I was wondering this also....
Peckish aka Peggi
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I would probably wash and dry it at the laundry mat and take it directly to them... bypassing a stop at my house all together.. keeping the clean quilt away from kitties
There are different levels of allergies but most people are allergic to the dander and that would be washed away in the washer. I would ask those allergic if the hair is a bother.
I second the vote for the laundry mat!! As one who's suffered with a severe allergy to cats for over 40 years, those with no allergies sometimes don't realize how those hair and dander can get eeeevvvvrrryyywhere. A lady at work has 2 indoor cats. She's very clean but anytime she visits my office for more than 5 minutes I start sneezing and coughing. And bag it before putting it in your vehicle cause you can guarantee there's some straglers in it. Then make sure you suggest they wash them again before using. I can't go to someone's house to visit if they have a cat. And no, putting the cat out while I'm there will not make any difference. I know it may sound overly dramatic but remember the girl who died after her boyfriend gave her an innocent kiss on the lips after eating a pb&j sammich? Yep. It can be that bad. If you've never suffered a severe allergy attack with your eyes and throat swelling shut you have no idea what it's like. If you have, you know you wouldn't take a chance on doing that to anyone, ever.
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