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How to Protect Your Furnishings from Sun Damage?

February 14, 2024 by Carol S Leave a Comment

How to Protect Your Furnishings from Sun Damage?
How do you protect your furnishings from sun damage?

It’s nearly springtime and the sun is getting brighter, so how do you protect your furnishings from sun damage? Window film can be applied to protect your furniture, rugs, and floors from harmful UV rays, especially in areas where large amounts of glass are used. But before you consider window film, think about all these other options!

Move all your furniture to the corner away from the windows

Just like a last-minute timeout during the Big Game, get all your furniture huddled in a corner. By the way, we’re very disappointed that the 49ers lost! But we’re hopeful for next year. Maybe your guests won’t be able to use the furniture, but at least the furniture will be protected, and that’s what really counts! Right? If anyone asks why you’re putting your furniture in the corner tell them that “sitting is the new smoking!” They’ll buy that!

Rotate your cushions

Put a reminder in your calendar to rotate the cushions every so often. Is once a day too much? We think not! Another added benefit? Instant upper body workout! While you’re at it, you could also rotate your couches so the one closest to the windows moves to the back and vice-versa. Your friends and neighbors will think you’re studying to be an interior designer with the way you’re always moving your cushions and furniture around.

Use blackout curtains

Now we can already hear some of you saying “but they’re so ugly!” or “we moved here for the view!” But think about it: blackout curtains could eliminate some of the damage to your furnishings unless someone forgets and leaves them open. Then all bets are off.

You do have time to dust the blinds, don’t you? | Image by StockSnap from Pixabay

Install louvered shutters

Again, louvered shutters aren’t always pretty. But they will protect your furnishings from UV rays! And while they need a lot of dusting, you have lots of extra time for that, don’t you? And, while you won’t have a view any more, your furnishings will be protected. And you’ll probably sleep more, since it will be dark all the time, since very little light will get in.

Big windows? Use window film for UV Protection

You’ve all seen your neighbor’s floors when they pull up the rug and the floor is a different color. Unless you want to bleach your floors, you need UV protection! And you’ve also seen discolored couches, including the cushions, and expensive Persian rugs damaged by UV rays. All joking aside, you really, really need window film! And we know just the people to cover those big windows! Ahem! See below.

Need sun protection for your furnishings?

We’ve got you covered! Call our Furnishings Protection Hotline and we’ll help you through choosing the best window film for your home or office. We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin. Give us a call at 415.623.8700.

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