Watch the clip · Smart Film for dust/allergy relief
The clip shows how InHouse smart film helps reduce dust/allergies at home — replacing dust-trapping curtains and creating a clean zone.
In short · how does smart film help with dust/allergies?
InHouse smart film helps in 3 main ways: 1) Replaces curtains (cutting the dust / dust-mite reservoir) 2) Smart Partition (instantly zones off dust in the home) 3) Easy to clean (wipe with an alcohol-dampened cloth · dust doesn't cling like fabric) All of this is a complementary solution that works alongside a HEPA air purifier and HVAC system.
Dust sources at home · the ones many people overlook
Household dust comes from many sources — but the "densest" source is any surface where dust clings easily.
Big dust sources in a typical home
- · Curtains — hold the most dust · dust mites love them
- · Carpets · sofa cushions · mattresses · pillows
- · Bedspreads · blankets
- · Books · open, uncovered collectibles
- · PM 2.5 seeping in from outside
Surfaces where dust barely clings
- · Glass/smart film — wipes off instantly
- · Tile/laminate floors
- · Smooth-surface furniture (no grooves)
- · Non-fibrous, non-porous surfaces
Reference: a single curtain can trap up to 4-6 kg of dust over a year · dust mites can grow to 100-500 per sqm in fabric fibres · source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation
Solution 1 · Replace curtains with smart film
Curtains have 2 main jobs — privacy (blocking the view from outside) + light control (blocking light/heat) · InHouse smart film does both without any fabric clinging to trap dust.
Traditional curtains
- · Accumulate dust and dust mites densely
- · Laundering is a hassle · remove · dry · once every 3-6 months
- · Musty smell when wet/rainy
- · Motorised-curtain systems cost 15,000-50,000 THB/set
- · Lifespan 5-10 years (colour fades / fabric degrades)
InHouse smart film
- · Dust doesn't cling · smooth glass surface
- · Dust it with a feather duster or wipe with regular alcohol
- · No musty smell · no dust mites
- · Switch on/off by remote · app · voice (Smart Home)
- · Lifespan 12+ years base · +80% boost depending on the Series
Solution 2 · Smart Partition · zone off dust in the home
An open-plan home looks great, but dust from the kitchen/bathroom/entrance drifts throughout · Smart Film on a glass partition separates the "clean" zone from the "dust source" instantly, on demand.
Divide off the kitchen · cooking grease-dust stays out of the living room
An open-kitchen home looks great, but cooking dust drifts into the reception area, so fit a sliding glass door + Smart Film that closes while cooking and turns clear when done, working with a zoned HVAC system.
Divide off an allergy sufferer's bedroom · Clean Zone
In the bedroom of someone with severe allergies, fit Smart Film on the glass at the room's front · close it at night to create an air-sealed zone, working with a HEPA H13 purifier to reduce allergens seeping in from outside the room.
Divide off the entry zone · inner rooms shielded from PM 2.5
In a large home — fit glass + Smart Film separating the entrance from the interior zones · it acts as a "barrier" reducing the PM 2.5 that gets in whenever the front door opens and closes.
Solution 3 · easy to clean
InHouse smart film is noticeably easier to maintain than curtains — a smooth surface, dust doesn't cling, and it wipes clean in minutes.
The correct way to clean it
- · Use a feather duster weekly
- · Use a microfibre cloth dampened with regular alcohol once a month
- · Buff gently in circles · don't press hard
Don't use
- · Glass cleaner (contains ammonia · degrades the film)
- · Stiff brushes · coarse sponges · rough cloths
- · Corrosives · strong acids/alkalis
Pair it with a HEPA Filter + HVAC system
Smart film is not an air purifier — it's a "structural dust barrier" that works alongside the home's other systems.
- +HEPA H13/H14 in the room with Smart Film → continues filtering airborne dust
- +Zoned HVAC → each zone has separate return air · dust doesn't cross over
- +Closed cabinets instead of open shelving → less dust-collecting surface
- +Vinyl/laminate floors instead of carpet → wipeable
Who this solution suits
Severe allergy sufferers
Allergy Sensitive
Dust/dust-mite/pet-dander allergies
Asthma sufferers
Asthma Patients
Reduce triggers in the bedroom
Homes with young children
Family Homes
Dust-allergic kids · playrooms
Homes in big cities
Urban Dwellers
High PM 2.5 · Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Clinics · hospitals
Healthcare
Exam rooms · immunocompromised wards
Pet café · pet shop
Pet Spaces
Airborne fur · animal/human zoning
Frequently asked questions · dust and allergies
Can smart film filter PM 2.5 out of the air?
No — smart film is not an air purifier · its main functions are privacy + heat reduction · the ways it helps with dust/allergies are: (1) Replacing dust-trapping curtains (2) Creating a Smart Partition to zone off a clean area of the home · for best results, use it together with a HEPA H13/H14 purifier
How do you clean smart film so it's germ-free?
Use a microfibre cloth dampened with 70% alcohol and wipe gently · it disinfects · removes all dust · do it weekly in any room you want as a Clean Zone (an allergy sufferer's bedroom · a clinic exam room) · never use glass cleaner because its ammonia degrades the film.
Is replacing curtains with smart film worth it?
It's close to a mid-range motorised curtain — a good motorised curtain set runs 15,000-50,000 THB · Smart Film Indoor on one window (~2 sqm) is ~13,400-19,000 THB · but the film lasts 12+ years (curtains 5-10) + privacy on demand + no laundering + dust doesn't cling · better value over the long run.
How do you use a Smart Partition to zone an open-plan home?
Fit a sliding or folding glass door between zones · coated with Smart Film · turn it opaque when you want a divide (e.g. while cooking · kids playing in the playroom · a chef at work) · turn it clear when you want the home open and airy · see an example: Smart film for living rooms and homes
Where should smart film go in an allergy sufferer's room?
Fit it in 2 places: (1) The window glass to replace curtains (2) The door glass or the glass wall at the front of the bedroom facing the corridor zone · creating an air-sealed zone when closed · working with a HEPA H13 purifier · closed cabinets · vinyl flooring
Does smart film contain VOCs that could trigger allergies?
It emits no VOCs once installation is complete — InHouse smart film meets international off-gassing standards · on installation day there may be a faint smell from the adhesive as it cures · airing out for 24-48 hours clears it · safe for children's rooms and allergy sufferers' rooms.
Can smart film replace an air purifier?
It can't replace one — it's a complementary solution that works in tandem · smart film handles "the dust settled in the room" (fewer curtains · zoning · easy wiping) · the air purifier handles "the dust suspended in the air" (HEPA filter) · use them together for the best result.
Design a Smart Partition for your home
Send your floor plan or home photos and the InHouse engineering team will design the zones and pick the right film Series for you, free of charge, with full service coverage across Thailand and 8 ASEAN countries.