How to Use dander in a Sentence
dander
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Pet mode runs at high speed to help remove pet hair, dander, and odor.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sadie puts her nose to the air to pick up the scent of the bird's dander left in its flight path.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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Six out of 10 are exposed to cat or dog dander.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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Also of concern is mold and mildew, as well as dust and dander.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2021
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Old rugs are chock-full of dust and pet dander, and who knows what was spilled on those fibers in the past?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Pet dander or skin particles can seep into the fibers and form a small.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Pet dander or skin particles can seep into the fibers and form a small.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
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Pet dander or skin particles can seep into the fibers and form a small.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
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Pets also shed dander, or the bits of skin cells that many people react to.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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And who likes living among a layer of dust and dander, anyway?
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 11 July 2023
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Carpets trap everything from sandy grit to dust to pet dander.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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Pets get dry skin, too, and their dander and fur become dust components.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
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Some sources of air pollution come from within our own homes — like pet dander and dust mites.
—Rasha Hasaneen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021
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And, of course, mold, pet dander and dust mites never really go away.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Air filters help keep our home’s air clean and free of dust, dander, and pollutants.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2023
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Some of the dander sticks to your furniture, carpet, and linens.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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And with a cat in the mix, there’s also pet dander, fur, and litter box odors to contend with.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
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That includes dust, pollen, mold spores, smoke particles and pet dander.
—Ryan Brennan may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
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Residue from shoes, pets, and body oils can cause dirt, debris, and pet dander to stick to carpets and build up over time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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So are pet skin cells, called dander, and dust mites that feed on skin—both of which are strong human allergens.
—Gabriel Filippelli, Quartz, 20 June 2019
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Don’t let smoke, dust or pet dander wreak havoc in your home with this smart air purifier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
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Pets don't smell like humans because their body oils and dander have their own natural scents.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
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The symptoms are the body's response to an allergen, such as pet dander.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Dust mites, pet dander, and pollen are common triggers of allergies in your home.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
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The cat’s dander is present everywhere, regardless of how clean the home is.
—Annie Lane, cleveland, 30 Nov. 2022
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Allergens are proteins that are found in dog saliva, dander and urine.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
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These proteins are most commonly found in pet dander—small flakes of skin—as well as saliva and urine.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
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Regular brushing helps reduce the dander and loose fur buildup around your home.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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And a smaller dog is generally going to shed less dander than a big one.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022
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The surfaces around your home constantly collect dust, dander, pollen, and pet hair.
—Lily Gray, PEOPLE.com, 14 Dec. 2021
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