National Window Covering Safety Month

What is National Window Covering Safety Month? As a new parent or as a caregiver, it is necessary to check windows, and the window covers when doing safety checks at home. Every year in October, you can clean, dust, and inspect window curtains, window blinds, or any other type of window covers. Also making sure that window covers are secure, tangle free, and away from children and pets. Make sure you have a safety check in the bedroom to prevent injuries, window accidents, and mishaps. 

Move any stepping stools, step ladders, and toys away from the windows. Ensure that windows are locked especially if it has a balcony. Remove hanging toys from the window curtain rods. Clean windows and windows cover frequently especially if you have allergies. Select window covers to protect the room from weather changes and for security. 

Tighten curtain rods and curtains. However, inspect curtains for dust, insects, and for holes especially if you purchase gently used curtains. Besides that, check the length of the curtains. Also keep electrical wires away from the windows. Do select window covers so that you are comfortable and prepared to clean them ahead of time. 

Keep beds, cribs, futons, bunk beds, and other furniture away from the windows. Clean windows with less cleaning ingredients and without strong scents. Purchase window covers without hanging tassels, long cords, or long bead chains. Automatic curtains can be useful to get enough shade in the room and enough lighting. However, consulting with an interior designer can help you decide which is the best window covering for the windows. 

Consulting with an interior designer or window expert can help you select from several types of window coverings. As well as getting security window covers to protect your home. Additionally, you can get the correct measurements for the window coverings if you are covering the windows yourself. Nonetheless, you can select from rolling shutters, window films, automatic shades, and security screens. Inspect the windows for freezing drafts, cracks, and for insects. 

Another item to inspect is the direction that the windows open. Avoid injuries by inspecting the windows and the window covers by making sure it has a secure lock. Be aware of how your windows are closed and opened. Before decorating your windows for the holidays, it is recommended to inspect the windows ahead of time. Here are websites with more information about window covers and being safe with window coverings. 

 

Window Coverings:

Window Covering Safety Council

Window Covering Safety & Cordless Blind Standards-PFWBS:

Window Covering Safety & Cordless Blind Standards | PFWBS

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