Suffering from an allergy can make your life a misery. One way to help ease symptoms is to consider various aspects of home décor, including that of window treatments. The following discusses some options and provides advice as to how to minimize the number of allergens within the home environment.
Wood or poly shutters are an excellent choice, as they’re easy to clean and any accumulation of dust will be very obvious. Go for the widest slats possible, as this further reduces the risk of dust build-up. Not only are such shutters practical for allergy sufferers, but they’re wonderfully pleasing on the eye as well.
This style of window dressing can be custom-created to fit any size or type of window.
Such screen-type shades come in manual and motorized options and can be manufactured in a variety of materials. However, they do require very regular cleaning, as dust and spores can congregate in the folds This is easily carried out by vacuuming from top to bottom. The advantages of both roman and solar screens are that they block the heat and UV rays from entering the room, yet still allow a level of natural light. Great for well-being, and a perfect option for those in hot climates.
If the accumulation of dust needs to be reduced as much as possible then vertical window blinds are a good choice. The can be easily vacuumed or cleaned with a damp cloth—and they’re elegant and pleasing on the eye too.
The first and foremost fight against allergies is to keep window dressings spotless. Vacuuming is a great option as the dust and allergens are removed directly. If dusting you should first wipe down with a damp cloth to remove the majority of dirt—remember that dusting dry simply agitates spores into the atmosphere.
Don’t forget to clean the windowsills and surrounding areas, as well as the windows themselves. You can keep these clear of dust mites and mold spores by wiping down with a 5% bleach-to-water solution.
Keeping windows closed during certain times of the day and/or year, while not removing allergens completely, can help keep the home a safer place. This might include:-
When the trees, plants, and grasses are most actively releasing pollens-
When conditions can be more humid (and therefore conducive to mold and dust mites). This is more evident during the early hours when dew might appear- During warm weather: This is especially relevant during times of high humidity as dust mites and mold love such conditions- When rainy and damp: Again, mold spores will multiply during such times
HEPA filtration air purifiers can really help. Place near a window as it’ll help reduce contaminants before they get the chance to circulate throughout the house.
Keep an eye on caulking around the windows. As it degrades over time cracks appear, creating an entry point for allergens. As a rule of thumb, replace every seven years or so.
Thick, heavy curtains, or those that can’t be easily cleaned, are dust magnets. Therefore, these are not a recommended window dressing for allergy suffers. If you do have curtains then they should be washable, and it’ll be necessary to practice stringent cleaning on a very regular basis to remove the allergens that will undoubtedly become trapped in the folds.
The expert team at Regency will be happy to provide advice on the ultimate window treatments that are beneficial for allergies. There’s no need to compromise on aesthetically pleasing décor, and their professionals will guide you to the perfect solution to complement your home.
If you would like a hand deciding, that is what the consultation is for. A designer comes out, looks at the actual room, and brings the fabrics that suit it. Book a free in-home consultation, or see the gallery.
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Plantation shutters offer a prime balance of both decoration and function to any home.
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There are special considerations that need to be taken when you decide which type of window treatment you want to use on the window in your bathroom.
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One advantage of plantation shutters is how easy they are to maintain. But the question still arises of how best to do this.
Book a free in-home consultation. We will bring the samples, take the measurements, and leave you with a proper quote.
