GoKawiilAccording 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.
Are there air purifiers specifically designed for pet dander?
Pet dander can significantly contribute to the amount of dust circulating in your home, and our air purifier testing has shown that certain models clean the air better than others.
The Oransi Mod Plus Air Purifier MD02, for example, excelled at coarse particle removal, and it's CNET's top pick for tackling pet dander and dust.
But the Dreame FP10, a recently released HEPA-equipped air purifier with a few quirky features, promises something else too: a self-cleaning system designed to cut down on maintenance. I had to try it myself.
The Dreame FP10's features
The FP10 has four main modes (AI/auto, pet, sleep and custom) and includes a rotating filter cleaning attachment, a thin component that collects excess hair and dust from the primary filter to help keep it clean for longer.
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