For some people, even the slightest bit of light entering the room can be a major sleep disturbance. This can be especially true for shift workers, tired parents, or anyone who needs to sleep when the sun is still out or emerging. The question is: do total blackout blinds really exist? We’re happy to say that not only do they exist, but we carry them. Read on to find out what sets these blinds apart from any other blackout option.
Why Do You Need Blackout Blinds?
For babies, children, and even adults, a dark and quiet environment makes for optimal sleep. This is because our circadian rhythm largely depends on how much light or darkness there is. We are naturally programmed to sleep when it’s dark.
If you are a shift worker and need to sleep at odd hours, this can be a problem. The daylight can deeply affect your sleep. Having blackout blinds can be the solution for you. Does your baby refuse to nap during the day? Blackout blinds could be the life-saver you’ve been looking for.
The Blackout Problem
The issue some people have with blackout blinds is that they can sometimes let in a little bit of light on the sides, which we refer to as light gaps. For inner mount shades, the products are cut to about ¼” narrower to allow the fabric to glide up and down without fraying on the sides of the window frame.
For most people, these slight light gaps are not problematic, but for others, they can make all the difference. That’s why we recently launched our Total Blackout Shades and these are definitely a game changer.
What are Total Blackout Shades?
What makes our Total Blackout Shades so amazing is that they come with a bottom rail and side rails, in addition to the headrail. They are lined with protective material to protect the fabric as the shade glides up and down and they also block the light gaps. The product even comes with felt tape to plug in any areas where your window frame may not be 100% even so you can be sure that not a stitch of light is getting in.
Do They Work?
I’m going to switch from Social Media Manager Maria to just plain Mom Maria. My husband and I have three children and blackout is a big deal for all of us. But my 10-year-old daughter is particularly sensitive. She will wake up when the sun rises and this is a problem because I do really not want to wake up at that time!
When these shades came out, I had to personally try them to see for myself. As you can see below, they did the trick. That’s total darkness and yes, my daughter has been sleeping in more ever since I installed them. (Click below to watch the magic happen!)
No Drill Installation
Another great part about these functional blinds is how easy they are to install. I did it myself and didn’t use any tools to do so. I snapped the headrail, side rails and bottom rails into place and that was it. This product is a double home run if you consider the ease of installation, as well.
Watch and see how simple it is (click to watch):
Do you need total blackout to sleep well? Have you considered giving these ones a try?