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My future daughter-in-law is very allergic to cats. Will washing sheets,

DFinEPC
07/05/09
DFinEPC
Topics:Allergy ReliefCat Allergy

pillowcases, and towels in our washing machine remove the cat dander and make them safe for her to use?

 

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Dee1313
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

It may help, but the pet hair and dander float through the air.

Sorry, I'm a pet lover too!

She will need lots of her medication, but you will know within a very short time

of her visit, wish I had better news for you.

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