Keep your wood, fabric and leather furniture safe from the harmful effects of UV exposure with Midwest Solar Control.

Summer is here! With the sun and heat at full strength, you will need to remember to protect your home and furniture. Sun damage can threaten the quality of your furniture and is ultimately irreversible. Although often overlooked, we must remember that the quality of these home furnishing investments can be prolonged with preventive measures via your windows.

Damaged Goods

Fading, discoloration and fabric damage are the downsides of the sunlight — actually, any visible light — that floods our rooms. Even on cloudy or rainy days, this silent destroyer is at work. Sun and home furniture (especially leather) do not mix well together. Sun exposure with leather pieces cause significant fading and drying, especially if it sits directly adjacent to a window. Over time, the leather’s natural oil slowly evaporates, causing stiffening and cracking. Once leather has faded, the color cannot be restored without redyeing or reupholstering the piece.

The same goes for most fabrics in your home: Fabrics – including artwork, rugs and carpet – are going to be affected by the sun in different ways, and no fabric is 100-percent safe from damage. Fabrics made of acrylic, polyester and vinyl are going to hold up much better in the sun than those made of linen or silk, which will fade significantly quicker.

Protection from Sun Damage

Why let light ruin your furniture, floors and artwork, when the solution could be as simple as applying high-quality window film? Modern films are among the best ways to deal with sun and light issues in your home. Good-quality solar window films, like  3M Sun Control reject 99.9 percent of the sun’s harmful rays.

In addition, with our Sun Control films, windows can significantly reduce heat and save on energy bills without changing the look of existing windows or doors. So start protecting your home and belongings today from nature and the unexpected with the Prestige Series from 3M.

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