The monsoons albeit delayed are now in full swing. It is also a time that you need to see how your precious furniture can be protected since this season brings a series of problems. Moisture can damage wooden furniture. Soiled surfaces, coupled with the dampness in the air, can lead to mould growth, ruining your leather furniture. Iron or metal comes in contact with water and air it will lead to rust formation.
Taking Smart Care
Place a plastic sheet on your sofa before you place the sofa covers to protect the cushions. You can also use a plastic cover over your bed mattress. Avoid placing your fine wooden furniture near the windows, as exposure to rain can be harmful. To maintain its original quality for the longest period of time, it is necessary that one takes regular care and provide it the required attention.
“Cleaning laminate floors is very easy and requires minimum effort. A cost effective alternative to hardwood floors, laminate floors are not only easy to install but also require very less maintenance. The problems that we face with wooden flooring during the rainy season are swelling of wooden flooring, cracks, scratches, dirt and dust. Due to moisture in the atmosphere, wooden flooring tends to swell. One needs to ensure the wooden flooring is waxed properly and polished to protect wooden flooring from moisture,” says Gaurav Saraf, Jt. Managing Director, Square Foot.
Handy Safeguarding Tips
Along with implementing weatherproof measures one must also make it well equipped with all the necessary supplies for converting it into a cosier place. Says Sanjay Raj, CEO & Executive Director, Golden Gate Properties Ltd., “moisture can damage the shape and quality of furniture’s in the house. The colour of the furniture starts fading, the sofas start smelling and becoming damp. Termite infestation is a major problem in furniture due to water leakage or high humidity. Also the sofas might become damp and infected due to dust accumulation and moisture weather. Except termite treatment, every other tip mentioned by us can be done personally.
To save your furniture’s from getting spoilt make sure that you keep your furniture’s away from the window. Allow sufficient amount of daylight to pass through and brighten the room. Also make sure that you properly wax or polish the wooden furniture’s. It’s important to keep leather sofas clean and dry in order to protect them from getting spoilt. For this use vacuum cleaner or a soft cloth to wipe out the dust and keep it exposed to air.
Regular house cleaning can protect your home from moisture content in the air. Air conditioners and Dehumidifiers are good options to reduce humidity levels inside your home. Expose upholstery and rugs to sunlight to protect them from moisture. Using several coats of teak or tung oil can protect your furniture from getting spoilt.”
Aditya Nadkarni, Brand Head and spokesperson, Debenhams advices, “always keep a dehumidifier in your room if you have pieces of antique furniture. Keep your wardrobes and cupboards at least six inches away from the walls as they tend to get damp in the monsoons. Have your fans switched on full speed and keep your windows open as and when possible. This kind of cross ventilation will keep your home dry.
Those who have wrought iron furniture should coat them with anti-rust before the rains. Then get them re-painted. A regular coat of non-scented hair oil on your furniture will prevent it from rusting. Fix a sturdy brass handle to your wooden door in the monsoons. It will make it easier for you to open the door in case the door gets jammed. Place silicon packets near your gadgets to prevent moisture.
Always check the electrical wiring in the house before the monsoons.” Adds Gandharv Gombar, Director, Kanu kitchen Kulture Pvt Ltd., “put camphor in your cupboards, it takes away the moisture and protects your clothes. Neem leaves are also effective against silver fish, which are a common problem in the rainy season. Check for any seepage over the ceiling and if you find any, immediately fill it up with Plaster of Paris or white cement.” Enjoy your furniture to the fullest in spite of the monssons.
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