The Importance of Curtains for a Healthy Home
The Importance of Curtains for a Healthy Home
Curtains, blinds, or other effective window coverings are an essential way to ensure your home is healthy. Here’s why.
Curtains are good for insulation
Curtains reduce the amount of air exchange between a cold window and the rest of the room. For keeping heat inside the home, high-quality curtains can reduce heat loss by around 40%. This means you will be less susceptible to illness in winter, and will save money on your heating bill.
The insulation efficiency of curtains depends on the fabric type (closed or open weave), colour and weight. Curtains also act as effective insulators to help keep your home cool in the warmer months.
Dust build-up and allergens
Curtains prevent allergens from getting into your rooms. When your windows are open, dust particles and pollen enter your home. Curtains act as a barrier and collect these particles. They also prevent moisture from condensation on windows entering your room at night.
Because curtains collect these particles, it is important to keep your curtains clean to prevent mould, dust and pollen build-up. Mould in particular will result in a less healthy home and is associated with several health problems.
Correct curtain installation matters for a healthy home
Curtains should completely cover the window and be as close to the window pane as possible, particularly if insulation or light-blocking are your priorities. This effectively ‘seals’ the room from heat, moisture and light exchange through windows.
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FREE Family Workshop: Summer Puppets with ReCreators
Saturday January 18, 2025 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre
In this workshop, Kids will create summer puppets! Fish and sea creatures, birds and animals.
This craft is fantastic for practicing and reinforcing fine motor skills. Kids can then enjoy playing with their puppet and making it move!
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Suitable for children 5 years old and over, adults welcome.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
FREE Family Workshop: Christmas Make & Give with ReCreators
Saturday December 7, 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre
Join The ReCreators for a sustainable gift making session!
This is a walk-in event, so you can come and create a sustainable gift with us for a few minutes, or for the whole time.
A handmade gift is a meaningful gift, and if it is up-cycled and good for the planet… then it is even better!
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Suitable for children 5 years old and over, adults welcome.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.8% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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32.8% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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