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Don’t take a rain check on this monsoon guide for your home
To ease this seasonal transition here are some thoughtful and practical changes you can make to your home to welcome the monsoon without any worry
We love the monsoon but there is a dichotomy that the season entails. The rain brings to life our gardens, but rot to the furniture in the house. With the sweet smell of petrichor outside, comes the musty odour of humidity indoors. Here is a practical guide to help you navigate through this dichotomy tactically and fine tune your space before the first pour, so you can fully immerse in the beauty the season brings without worry.
Address the Structure
With the rains comes moisture and humidity seeping through the walls. As a proactive measure, it is crucial to take a keen look around the house walls for any cracks. These cracks will be the entryways for moisture. Use flexible sealants or fillers. Consider using a waterproofing primer like the Asian Paints Damp Sheath Interior Advanced to prevent surface dampness. Seal any gaps you notice. Asian Paints SmartCare Crack Seal is ready-to-use fibre-based sealant to fill cracks up to 3mm.
Take special notice of the windows. Sometimes, despite shutting the windows, the gush of wind tends to push the rain water into the rooms through the tiniest of gaps. Hence, it is essential to check the gaskets of the windows before the season begins. If it is dry or cracked, consider replacing it.
Heavy downpour can often cause unexpected indoor flooding if you live in low lying areas or ground floor. Check the drainage pipes for any blockages and fix the plumbing to prevent any probability of water clogging. Use a wire mesh over the mouths of rainwater pipes to prevent any leaves or debris from entering them. Consider installing a non-return valve (NRV) to safeguard from any backflow of sewage water in your kitchen and bathroom due to heavy rainfall.
Avoid the Squeaky Hinges
It is a known fact that moisture expands wood, which means your wooden doors tend to swell up with moisture and oftentimes they get stuck and don’t shut properly. The hinges rust due to moisture and become squeaky. It is recommended to sand down the edges of wooden doors to keep them from getting stuck mid-season. Consider oiling the hinges to get rid of the annoying squeak. Asian Paints Rust-o-Fix Multi-use Spray cleans and lubricates the hinges that cause the squeaky noise while also removing and preventing rust build-up.
Seal Your Entryway
If you live in a place where reptiles and bugs making an appearance indoors is a common occurrence, consider installing a rubber door sweep. It not only blocks water from getting in but also prevents monsoon bugs and reptiles from crawling into your home seeking for some dry land.
Mind the Furniture and Wall Gap
When the furniture sits against the wall, it creates a pocket of moisture that leads to mold and ruins the upholstery. Pull the furniture a few inches away from the walls to allow air circulation and prevent the moisture in the walls from transferring to your sofa. Do a quick check on your wooden furniture and treat them with waterproof varnish ahead of the rains as wood tends to absorb moisture. Asian Paints WoodTech Aquadur PU Interior is a safe option for moisture proofing wooden furniture.
Banish that Excess Moisture Indoors
Consider investing in a good quality dehumidifier for your home. Place small pouches of activated charcoal and camphor in enclosed spaces to absorb moisture and prevent odour. Alternatively, you can hang a portable dehumidifier in your closet to prevent the specific lingering monsoon odour in your clothes. Turn on the exhaust fan for some time after you finish bathing or cooking to ensure all the steam is sucked out.
The books in the bookshelves also tend to absorb moisture that results in this familiar ‘old book’ smell. This is when the mildew sets in. The silica gel or desiccant pouches you get with medicines, shoes or garments come in extremely handy and are a no-cost solution to tackle the distinct musty smell. You can throw them in discrete corners of the bookshelf to absorb moisture.
Check the Electrical Fittings
Ensure that there are no exposed wires and moisture around switch boards to prevent electrical shock, especially around outdoor fittings that take the brunt of the storm. This will save you from midnight short-circuits during a heavy pour. Consider having weatherproof covers on the sockets. Test and ensure that the breaker box is functioning properly, it should trip the power immediately during short circuit or power overload, if it doesn’t then it’s a safety hazard and you need to call an electrician, as a faulty MCB won’t protect you from any leak-induced electrical shocks.
Make Space for Dripping Umbrellas and Wet Footwear
To keep the rest of the home dry, it is essential to establish a dedicated wet zone in your home. Instead of simply throwing a rug or foot mat at the entrance, consider using boot trays, preferably filled with pebbles to keep the wet shoes elevated aiding in fast drying. Keep an umbrella stand preferably at the entrance. When choosing an umbrella stand, look for one with a removable base to prevent any water dripping on the floor.
Switch to Lighter Furnishings
As the air becomes moisture-heavy, the space should shed much of its weight, both visually and physically. The heavy cotton and velvet drapes, due to their dense fibre, absorb moisture from the atmosphere and take ages to dry, resulting in a persistent musty odour that can permeate the entire room. Consider swapping these heavy drapes with airy and light-filtering sheer curtains like the Miramar fabrics collection by Asian Paints that are lightweight, easy to dry, and also allow better ventilation.
The same applies for the floors too. Roll up the heavy woolen or silk rugs and store them away as they tend to hold moisture and may be one of the reasons for the lingering musty smell. For more practical and monsoon ready alternatives, try using bamboo mats. They handle humidity much more efficiently and provide a clean organic look that complements the rainy season perfectly.
Move the Indoor Plants
During monsoons, it is a smart decision to relocate the indoor plants to areas near the windows or even sheltered balconies (if you have any) to catch as much light as possible. In the season of low-light and high humidity, moving the greens to the right spot becomes more important than keeping them in the pretty corner. The south or east facing windows usually capture the best light during overcast days. Do not huddle the plants too tightly together during monsoons as it tends to trap moisture and may quickly lead to fungus and mould. Keep them spaced out for proper air circulation. The saucers or trays under the plants can accumulate stagnant water during the rains and eventually rot the plant. It is also a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Prefer elevating them using stands or bricks to allow the water to drain freely especially in the balcony.
Inspecting and preparing your home ahead of the monsoons will ensure you can sit back and enjoy the rains. Image courtesy SAGI Architects
Relocate the indoor plants towards the windows to get maximum available daylight. Image courtesy, Shutterstock
A deep boot-tray acts as a designated containment zone for wet and muddy shoes. Look for ones with ridges that elevate the shoes to allow them to dry faster. Image courtesy, Amazon India
Socket guards are a must for any outdoor electrical fitting to prevent electric shocks. Image courtesy, Shutterstock
Treat the door hinges with the right products to prevent rust buildup and squeaky noise. Image courtesy, Shutterstock
Throw in silica gel pouches in discrete racks and corners to absorb moisture and prevent musty odour. Image courtesy, Shutterstock
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