Living with a bird means that you are subject to many more particles in the air than a home without a bird. These particles include dust from the wings of parrots such as African Grays, Cockatoos, Cockatoos, and Amazons.
Add in the dander each bird produces and the additional amount of bird-related particles that are produced daily is significant. Here are 5 ways to literally keep dandruff and dust in the air.
Continuous HEPA filtration— Removing particles from the air, both those related to birds and normal household particles, is important for both birds and their owners. And since it is a particulate problem, the best type of filtration is high-efficiency particulate stop filtration (often abbreviated to HEPA).
As the name suggests, it is incredibly effective at removing particles down to 3 microns with an efficiency of 99.97%. This means that 99,997 out of 10,000 particles are removed from the air. And this kind of filter is all-encompassing, so it would also remove normal household contaminants like dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, and other pet dander, to name a few. Unfortunately, these are generally found in the cleanest homes, unless the air is being filtered.
Clean regularly— A regular cleaning program will greatly reduce the amount of irritants that can be inhaled. Reducing irritants in this way will make the bedroom a more pleasant place, especially for those who are sensitive to dandruff and dust.
Clean smarter—- Careful choice of furniture in the bird room can make cleaning easier and more efficient. The best are upholstery, window treatments, and floors that can be wiped clean. Fabrics and carpets make it difficult to remove particles and allow daily activity to continue to send them back into the air. Wet cleaning collects more debris and sends less into the air.
Choose your bird carefully— This is not much help if you already fell in love and adopted a bird. But if you plan to add the family with another bird, doing a little research first can help you decide which type of bird is likely to produce the least dust.
Limit the numbers—- Some birds need another bird to serve as a companion in addition to the companions of their people. However, you can greatly reduce the number of particles if you carefully consider how many birds your space can handle. And by putting a limit on the number of feathered friends you choose, you will automatically reduce the dust and dander available to be sent to your air.