
Curtains against allergies: Clean air and a healthy home
Less dust, fewer irritants: The right curtains support a healthy living environment – especially for children, allergy sufferers, and those with sensitive airways. The key factors are material, finish, installation, and maintenance.
How curtains affect allergens
- Smooth & dense: Smooth, tightly woven fabrics bind less dust than fluffy surfaces.
- Antistatic: Equipment that reduces static charge reduces dust attraction.
- Easy to care for: Washable qualities and short cleaning intervals keep the load low.
Materials & Equipment
- Finely woven microfibers: Smooth feel, low dust adhesion, machine washable.
- Dim-out in smooth weave: For bedrooms; light control and a calm surface. Dim-out/Blackout
- Easy-care inbetweens: Daylight remains soft, yet is easy to wash. Voile/Inbetween
Assembly & everyday life
- Ceiling-high, overhanging sides: fewer dust niches; calm surface instead of many breaks.
- Floor finish: In heavily used areas, just above the floor to prevent dust from accumulating.
- Few, wide panels: Reduces wrinkles and makes it easier to remove for washing.
Care plan: short & effective
- Weekly: Gently shake or brush; air briefly.
- Monthly: Gentle wash program, low spin speed, hang damp.
- When pollen is in the air: Air out in the evening; refresh curtains more often.
Targeted improvement of rooms
bedroom
Smooth dim-out with a gentle fall; just barely clear of the floor. Dust the bed and curtains regularly.
nursery
Washable in-betweens for daylight, close tightly in the evening. Cord-free hanging. Children's room guide
Living room
Easy-care in-betweens during the day, a dense outer layer for evening rest; wide panels simplify care.
Avoid common mistakes
- Very fluffy surfaces: Bind dust; prefer smoother textures.
- Too many narrow strips: More pleats; prefer fewer, wider ones.
- Floor-to-ceiling pooling: Dust collects; stay just above floor level in family rooms.
Checklist: allergy-friendly curtain
- [ ] Tightly woven, smooth surface
- [ ] Washable, short care intervals
- [ ] Ceiling height, few wide strips
- [ ] Barely ground-clear in walking zones
- [ ] Calm, matte look