There is no substitute for furniture in enhancing the beauty of the house. Many people have more or less furniture in their homes. If these are not taken care of regularly, they can get damaged. Due to damp environment especially during monsoons, the presence of insects and fungus occurs in the furniture. Have you ever noticed that even the expensive wooden furniture becomes dull and discolored in the rainy season? Caring for wooden furniture is especially important during monsoons. Otherwise, they can spoil quickly. Know what to do in this case-
Fix Furniture Cracks
If there are cracks, joints and corners of wooden furniture, arrange to fill them. Otherwise, the furniture will start to deteriorate from there.
Camphor tablets and naphthalene balls
Use camphor tablets and naphthalene balls as insecticidal deodorants. They absorb moisture and repel insects. Besides, neem leaves and cloves also act as effective natural deodorants and can absorb moisture quickly.
Keep furniture away from walls
Move wooden furniture at least 6 inches away from walls to protect furniture from rain. During monsoons, walls accumulate moisture and this can damage wooden furniture. It doesn't stick to the wall and allows the concrete structure to breathe. As a result, it gets rid of moisture.
Keep the doors and windows open
To keep the furniture of the house in good condition, the doors and windows should be kept open. Arrange for air circulation inside the room. It helps to remove condensation, moisture and odors inside the house.
Clean with a dry cloth
To keep wooden furniture looking good, care for it with a clean cloth. Never clean furniture with wet or damp cloth.
Oil or wax the hinges of doors and windows
Apart from taking care of furniture during monsoons, wardrobes, doors and even windows should be cleaned regularly. They may jam at this point, so don't over-press! Apply oil or wax to the door and window hinges at the beginning of monsoon to avoid trouble.
Do not buy wooden furniture during
the rainy season. Buy them before or after monsoon.
Maintenance instead of renovation
Don't renovate wooden furniture in monsoons. Because carpentry, painting and varnishing work require dry weather to last. So do maintenance at this time instead of renovation.
Do not bring and take furniture
Do not transport furniture during monsoons, especially wooden ones. Furniture may be damaged due to damp weather during transportation. If you have to, make sure they are packed well.
Varnishing Varnishing
is an effective process for taking care of furniture during monsoons. At least one month before monsoons, you can apply varnish to wooden furniture. This will protect the furniture from moisture and retain its shiny appearance. Varnish acts as a protective shield against termites and ants. Similarly, wood resources are also sustainable.
Don't dry clothes on furniture
Many people, unable to dry clothes outside on rainy days, hang them on wooden furniture. It damaged some furniture. Therefore, do not do this again and do not try to dry wet clothes in the house. This will make the house more damp.
Use a humidifier
Use a humidifier to maintain humidity in the room. It can check the humidity in the room and also keep the respiratory health of the family. Using a humidifier removes damp odors and helps keep furniture looking good.
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