Monsoons: 6 Handy Tips To Reduce Dampness In Your Home

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Monsoons bring joy and happiness to all of us! But, it also invites moisture and dampness indoors which leaves a foul, musty smell in the room. You can feel a certain amount of dampness over the clothes, furniture pieces, soft furnishings, and more.

The mugginess can leave the walls weak, leave the fabrics full of mildew marks, and iron objects rusty. If you are wondering about dampness in your home, then we got you covered! These handy tips will ensure to keep your home dampness-free:

Know the Source of Dampness

Before starting the mission of 'dampness reduction' in your home, know the source of the same and identify it. Check all the rooms, areas, and corners - notice the walls, ceilings, behind the doors and closet, under the shelves and look for certain damp patches or black mould fungi marks, flaking paint, ceiling cracks, leaking pipes, etc. Once you know which areas need to be protected from dampness, you can take preventive steps to avoid deep damage.

Fix the Rooftop Drains

The accumulation of rainwater on the rooftop can make the ceilings in your home or may lead to short circuits if left ignored entirely. That's why it is necessary to clear the rooftop drains and ensure the water recedes down the roof and does not saturate in one place. Similarly, clean the rainwater pipes thoroughly to avoid clogging issues.

Clean the Wooden Furniture

Wooden furniture pieces can get affected by the moisture and dampness around the home during monsoon. Wooden objects can have a certain level of dampness over them and can lead to mould and mildew growth over the upholstery and furniture folds. You can protect the furniture from this unpleasant and unhealthy scenario by cleaning it with a soft dry cloth.

You can also keep a soft cotton potli or pouch filled with around 4 tablespoons of salt in it. Keep the pouch in between the lining of the couch. Make sure to replace the salt every 3 three days and you will notice the dampness feel around the furniture is gone or reduced at a great level!

Pay Attention to Ventilation

Ensure that all rooms in your home have a proper ventilation system. The dampness is pretty evident in moist air-prone areas like the kitchen and bathroom. If you have a big window in this area or room, then it is better to keep it open while cooking or let the dampness in the bathroom reduce post-bath ritual. If there is no prison for big windows, then add exhaust fans to allow the moist air to go outside and prevent condensation. Also, ensure to keep the window exhaust mesh clean on a timely basis to avoid dust build up over such surfaces.

Avoid Moisture While Doing Chores

It is the day-to-day activities like cooking, and cleaning that create a certain level of moisture in our homes. Since the air around us is mostly damp during monsoon, you can reduce the intensity of the same with effective hacks, For example, when you cook, keep the pots and pans covered with a lid to let the steam remain inside. Avoid drying wet clothes inside. Instead, hang them on the balcony or window grills. You can also invest in a quality dehumidifier to keep the indoor air dry, crisp, and pleasant!

Add Plants that Absorb Humidity

Indoor plants make an ideal accessory to accentuate any corners or surfaces in your home. What's more? Some specific plants like Boston ferns, spider plants, peace lily, English ivy, areca palm, etc are some handy options to remove moisture from the air!
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