Aluminum mini-blinds offer protection from fall allergies

WebMD.com reports that, while many plants pollinate primarily during the spring and summer, these allergens can last well into the cooler months of the year. Some, such as ragweed, have the ability to travel hundreds of miles on a strong breeze.

Damper weather can also promote the growth of mold in the corners of basements or bathrooms. Additionally, leaf piles be a source of irritation, because they present optimal breeding grounds for allergy-causing spores.

Dust that has collected on windowsills and bookshelves can also gather during the summer and lie, undisturbed, until a home cleaning. When these particles are stirred, however, they can get into a homeowner's lungs and cause a runny nose or sneezing.

For this reason, it may be wise to invest in window treatments that can easily be cleaned. Aluminum mini-blinds can be cleansed of dust with a quick scrub, which can eliminate some of the most irritating allergens in a household.

"We understand how crippling allergies can be to people," says Chris Stanley of Blinds Chalet. "Cleaning the house, once a week, including window treatments can help alleviate a lot of allergy symptoms and create a safe haven for allergy sufferers."