The Best Window Treatments for People With Allergies
April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? For allergy sufferers, the answer to the age-old riddle often involves itchy eyes, runny noses, and ever-present sinus headaches. Things rarely look better indoors, where dust, pollen, and pet dander accumulate on window treatments and other surfaces. If you count yourself amongst the allergy-prone, you may find yourself willing to do anything to get some relief. Why not start by updating your window coverings? Read on to learn which window treatments offer people with allergies the best relief.
Roller Shades
Consisting of wide fabric panels, roller shades hang smoothly across your windows when closed and coil into a tight roll against their tops when opened. These window coverings’ minimalistic design leaves little space for dust accumulation, and gravity keeps most particulates from collecting on the hanging fabric itself. People with allergies can easily clean any stubborn dust or dander from their window treatments using a vacuum with a brush attachment, making these products easy to maintain.
Cellular Shades
Also known as honeycomb shades, cellular shades possess a narrow profile. A series of collapsible fabric cells fold neatly against the top or bottom of the window when you open your shades, leaving almost no space for pollen and dust to settle. When closed, the fabric cells expand to create a vertical surface perfect for resisting allergens. Additionally, the fabric is easily cleared of any residual particulates with a vacuum hose and brush attachment.
Vertical Blinds
For people with allergies, vertical blinds offer some of the best relief. Gravity allows the hanging vanes to repel dust and other allergens, especially when these window treatments feature low-texture PVC construction. Not quite sold on the look of traditional vertical blinds? Vertical fabric shades offer similar resistance to allergens, and some—like Norman SmartDrape™ shades—can be laundered regularly to rid them of allergens.
Still need help finding the best window treatments to help with your allergies? If you live in Central Florida, contact the experts at US Verticals today!
