10 Steps To Make Your Home Monsoon Ready

Check the roof and the walls for leaks

Do a thorough inspection of the walls and the roof for any kind of leakage and seepage. Get the cracks filled with white cement while the pores can be filled with wall putty.

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Keep a tab on drainage system

Call the plumber to check the drains. Make sure they are clean and thoroughly checked for clogging and leakage. Replace rusted and broken drain pipes. Don’t leave out the rainwater pipes or balcony and terrace drainage.

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Check electrical fittings

Let the electrician do a thorough checking of the electrical connections. Faulty wiring and damaged connections should be replaced immediately. Electrical switches and plug points that are exposed to rain need to be covered to avoid rain water from seeping in. Be careful about the extension cords and multi-plug sockets during the monsoon as these can lead to short circuit due to overloading.

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Pay heed to ventilation

Ensure adequate cross-ventilation and let the fresh air come inside the house during the humid monsoon season. Lack of it can lead to dampness.

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Keep your rugs & carpets safe

Roll up your expensive carpets and rugs and keep them safely wrapped in plastic sheets. Otherwise, monsoon dampness can ruin them. In case you want to use them, vacuum them regularly to remove the dirt and moisture that can cause result into bacteria, fungus and stink. Using bamboo mats and moisture-resistant acrylic carpets will be better options.

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Damp-proof wooden cupboards/drawers

The moisture from rain water can also reach your wooden cupboards, causing damage to the clothes and other stuff inside. Don’t forget to keep camphor balls and neem leaves between the folds to keep your clothes safe from silver fish and mould. A few cloves sprinkled between the clothes can also keep insects at bay. Put your expensive clothes in a metal closet to keep them safe.

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Clean your leather sofas

Your shiny and comfy leather sofa can turn into a moist and smelling lump infested with mould, if you don’t clean it regularly.

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Clean the house, so that it smells good

This is both the easiest and the toughest task during the rainy season. It’s easy because all you need to do is clean your home regularly using anti-bacterial cleaners and extensively using things like potpourri, fresh flowers, room fresheners and scented candles. And it is tough because continuous rain and dampness keep playing spoil sport.

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Deck Up Your Home

Replace those dark curtains with sheer ones that bring in light. Add vibrant colours to the interiors with floral cushions and bed sheets in shades of yellow, blue and green.

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