HOMEIDEAS Greyish White Pom Pom Blackout Curtains 52 x 96 Inches Long Grommet Room Darkening Window Drapes 2 Panels for Bedroom, Living Room, Nursery

Why This Deal Is Worth It

I have spent years cycling through cheap curtains that let in that annoying sliver of morning light or started fraying after a single wash. These HomeIdeas pom pom panels are different because the fabric has actual weight to it. They block about 85 percent of sunlight, which helps regulate the room temperature and keeps my energy bills from spiking in the summer. That is effectively six months of school lunches saved in avoided cooling costs over the long term. The pom poms are stitched securely, so they do not look like a craft project gone wrong, and the grommets slide across the rod without catching, which saves me precious minutes when I am rushing to darken a room for a nap. These are for the parent whose toddler treats the 5:00 AM sunrise like a personal wake-up call. If you are desperate to extend your child's sleep cycle by even forty-five minutes, these curtains provide the dark, quiet environment necessary to signal that it is still time to rest. One thing to note is that the greyish white fabric is quite thick, which is great for light blocking but means you should steam them once when you first hang them to release the fold lines. It takes ten minutes, but it saves you the frustration of them looking messy for weeks.

Rachel Vance

Household Efficiency Specialist