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Reduce Home Allergens with Hypoallergenic Window Treatments

If anyone in your home suffers from indoor allergies, you’ve likely spent a lot of time searching for anything that will help. You might have tried sprays, vacuums with HEPA filters, hypoallergenic couch covers, and air purifiers in your living room right now. But are you forgetting one of the main culprits of allergen harboring? Hypoallergenic window treatments are a game changer when it comes to home allergens. If you’re looking to reduce home allergens in the Asheville, North Carolina area, we can help you find the best hypoallergenic Hunter Douglas window treatments for your space.

A wall featuring a window covered with Hunter Douglas Modern Precious Metals® Aluminum Blinds

What causes home allergens?

While millions of things can cause allergic reactions, the most common allergens in the home are dust, pet dander, smoke, and mold. You can vacuum your floors and groom your pets regularly but still suffer if you’re not using hypoallergenic window treatment options.

Dust Mites are a Frequent Cause of Home Allergens

Unlike bed bugs, dust mites don’t bite. They feed on shed dead skin cells around your home, burrow into warm, soft places like curtains, mattresses, and carpets, and leave allergenic material behind. Allergy symptoms are usually the first sign of a dust mite problem because the mites are microscopic. It just so happens that heavy, difficult-to-clean window treatments are a favorite home for dust mites.

Pet Dander, Not Fur, is a Common Home Allergen

Pets who shed a lot get the blame for being highly allergenic, but it’s not the fur that makes you sneeze. Your pet sheds dander almost constantly. This dander gets into the air like dust and settles on all surfaces. Vacuuming often is a must if you’re allergic to pet dander, but if you’re not using the right window treatments, you’ll find your allergy symptoms sticking around.

Window Treatments that Smell Like Smoke are Dangerous

If you’ve ever moved into a home where previous residents smoked, you know how difficult it can be to get the smell out. Smoke can cause serious allergy issues, and prolonged exposure to the tiny smoke particles left behind in window treatments can cause severe health problems. Curtains can be replaced, but they’re not the only problem. More permanent window treatments like blinds and shutters can hold those dangerous particles forever if not cleaned properly.

How Hunter Douglas Window Treatments Help Reduce Home Allergens

Hunter Douglas Window Treatments come in a wide variety of materials and silhouettes, perfect for any space’s needs. For people with severe allergies, consider the easy-to-clean Everwood® Alternative Wood Blinds. These fade-resistant blinds have a modern, minimalist silhouette and come in a variety of neutral tones with a realistic stained-wood-like finish. They’re as tough as they are stylish and can stand up to bright sun and high humidity without bowing or warping.

Another hypoallergenic window treatment option is Hunter Douglas Modern Precious Metals® Aluminum Blinds. Sleek metal blinds in a wide array of shades and textures, from matte to opalescent, offer several lighting levels and privacy without lifting the blind. When you do need to raise them and clean them, they can take it. Their tough material will keep its shape, making them an excellent choice for frequent cleaning to reduce allergens.

If you’re looking for a softer look for your windows but still want to reduce allergens, a thinner fabric profile choice like Vignette® Modern Roman Shades provides a soft light-filtering treatment that’s still low-maintenance and easy to clean. Regular dusting and occasional vacuuming with a brush attachment will keep your shades from becoming a haven for allergens.

Find Hypoallergenic Window Treatments near Asheville, NC

At Blinds and Designs, we’re ready to help you find the right window option for your specific needs. We’re a local business and an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer. We have a large showroom where you can browse a variety of setups and functions until you find the window treatment that works for you. We proudly serve the Asheville and Fletcher, NC areas. Come visit us or request a consultation today.

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