If you or a family member suffers from allergies, asthma, or respiratory sensitivities, your home's window treatments may be contributing to poor indoor air quality without you even realizing it. Blinds, shades, draperies, curtains, and other soft furnishings act like magnets for dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and other airborne allergens.

When most people think of spring cleaning, they focus on decluttering closets, washing windows, and deep cleaning floors. But as spring transitions into summer, there are two major areas of the home that are often forgotten: draperies and upholstered furniture.