During these monsoon months, there comes the much-needed welcome of rainy weather from a very hot summer, and these monsoon months also include one of the worst enemies to a clean house: dampness and mold. These factors damage walls and furniture and are known to initiate allergies and respiratory problems. Here are ways to protect your home from dampness during the rainy months.

How to Prevent Dampness and Mold:

Identify Vulnerable Areas First

The first step in mold prevention is recognizing leak-prone zones such as the bathrooms, ceilings, balcony walls, and corners of windows. Signs of peeling paint, musty smells, or black spots on walls and tiles are the early indicators of a mold outbreak.

Better Airflow

Increasing airflow improves indoor humidity to the greatest extent. When it’s not raining, open all windows and have exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms. If the rooms are enclosed, install a dehumidifier, or put bowls of rock salt or baking soda to absorb moisture.

Keep the Surface Dry and Clean

Every time wipe down wet surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom. Dry mopping at entrances, using water-absorbent mats at entrances, and airing out damp clothes fast can prevent water from settling in unwanted areas. Regular use of disinfectants to clean floors, especially tiles and under the sink, prevents mold breeding.

Seal Leaks and Cracks

Seal cracks in walls, gaps in windows, or leakages in roofs with waterproofing materials or weatherproof sealants before monsoon arrives. Clean clogged gutters, and drainpipes should remain clear to flow water out of the home.

Protect Furniture and Fabrics

Keep furniture a few inches away from the walls so that air circulates them. Store things like blankets, mattresses, and clothes in wrappers that contain moisture-absorbing sachets or naphthalene balls to avoid that damp musty smell.

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