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Best Window Treatments for Allergies

Ah-choo! Tis the season for sneezing, but if you have allergies or asthma, you need a sneeze-free window treatment solution for the entire year. The Blind & Shutter Gallery team shares our top window treatment picks to keep your home dust-free. Our team has years of experience helping customers in the Saint Petersburg, FL, area find the best blinds for allergies as well as shutters and shades to suit your needs.

Hunter Douglas shutters in a kitchen near Saint Petersburg, FL

The Connection Between Window Treatments & Air Quality

No matter how often you clean your house, dust and dirt particles are in the air. This is especially true if you’re a pet owner and add fur and dander to the mix. The trick to breathing easier is to minimize the number of allergens and pesky particles in the air, and choosing the right window coverings is one way to do this.

What Interior Window Treatments to Avoid

We can’t get enough of the sumptuous folds of drapery, but heavy fabric window treatments are a magnet for dust and other allergens. Cellular shades are another style to avoid because removing debris between the pleats can be difficult. Roman shades are a possible choice if you select a flat front style, as there are no folds for dust to collect.

Classic Hunter Douglas Shutters

Shutters are an excellent choice for any home. They’re an iconic American window covering that brings instant charm and character to your space. Interior shutters are versatile and can work in various decor styles, from traditional to contemporary. Choose the slimmer 2 ½ -inch wide slats for more classic interiors and the broad four ½-inch version for modern rooms. The widest slats have the added benefit of being very easy to clean between. Heritance® Wood Shutters and NewStyle® Composite Shutters are solid choices for allergy sufferers, but Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are best-in-class for easy maintenance because they are waterproof.

Hunter Douglas Roller Shades

Designer Roller Shades are ideal if you’re short on extra space and are available in low-maintenance vinyl styles. The sleek profile of roller shades looks fantastic in minimalist and contemporary homes, and they collect zero dust when encased in the headrail. Designer Roller Shades have one of the smallest light gaps in the industry. Personalize your roller shades with decorative accents for the top and bottom, and choose the Duolite® option to enjoy an opaque liner and sheer shade on a single headrail.

Choosing Your Blinds

Whether you prefer wood, faux wood, or metal, horizontal blinds are an outstanding choice for those who struggle with allergies. You can wipe all three materials with a dry or damp cloth and quickly get between the slats, making it easy to eliminate any lingering dust particles or pet hair. Blinds are opaque, meaning they offer outstanding privacy and light control. You can also see outside by tilting the slats instead of raising them completely. Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds are one of our favorite blinds for premium indoor air quality because they repel dust and fingerprints, so you spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying life.

Vertical blinds are another easy-care option that doesn’t hold allergens. Their vertical orientation prevents dust from settling on the vanes, so the track is all you have to worry about cleaning. You can choose the soft curves of Cadence® Vertical Blinds to enjoy the elegant aesthetic of drapery with the durability of vinyl. Somner® Vertical Blinds and Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds are also available in vinyl and aluminum styles.

Find Allergy-Friendly Blinds at Blind & Shutter Gallery

For over 20 years, Blind & Shutter Gallery has been outfitting windows with premium Hunter Douglas window treatments. We also offer exterior shutters and professional measuring and installation services.

Please take a peek at our portfolio and then request your complimentary consultation. Blind & Shutter Gallery proudly serves Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa, FL.