Here’s a guide from the expert Los Angeles shade installation and L.A. blind installation to how choosing the right shades, blinds, or other window treatment can help improve home air quality and reduce allergies.
What exactly are Spring allergies?
During Spring and Summer, there’s a high degree of different allergens floating around in the air, including dust mites, pollen, and old spores. These allergens come into your home through open windows, doors, even on your clothing or shoes. These allergies worsen respiratory allergy symptoms, and even cause allergy attacks. Allergy symptoms can include sneezing, runny noses, coughing, wheezing, and watery eyes.
What are some useful features in window treatments that can prevent allergies?
- Make sure that whatever window treatment you choose that it’s easy to clean and maintain. It should be made of materials that can be easily wiped out or washed without damaging the surface or the fabric.
- Look for window treatments made of special material that repels allergens and dust like aluminum, vinyl blinds, or plantation shutters.
- Your window treatments should be useful at filtering out outdoor allergens. Shades or curtains are made of tightly woven fabric that can filter pollen or dust.
- Make sure that the window treatment is properly installed. Gaps around window treatment can let allergens come into your home. Make sure that the treatment is properly installed, and tightly installed against the window frame.
What are some useful tips for maintaining allergy friendly window treatments?
- Regularly clean and maintain your window treatments. Dust and wipe down your window treatments on a regular basis to prevent buildup of allergens and dust.
- If you have any kind of seasonal window treatment like heavy curtains or drapes, store them properly during off-seasons. This can help prevent dust and allergen buildup when they’re not in use. Your window treatments can quickly wear out or become less effective and block the entrance of allergens over time – if this happens, we recommend replacing them as soon as possible.
