- Never
use a wet cloth to clean your sofas or chairs as moisture makes sofas
damp. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean them. In case of a fungal growth
on sofas, dip a soft cloth into a mixture of a liquid antiseptic and tepid
water and rub the infected area with it.
- Always
keep a dehumidifier in your room if you have pieces of antique furniture.
It is imperative to use a specially formulated waterproof bonding adhesive
in furniture, which is exposed to water or placed in high humidity areas,
so as to lengthen its durability.
- Wardrobes
and cupboards should be kept a few inches away from the walls as the
latter are damp in the monsoon. Place a few naphthalene or camphor balls
in your wardrobe as they will absorb moisture. Neem leaves in cupboards
are effective against silver fish, a common problem during rainy season.
Cloves are in equally effective remedy.
- Wooden
doors generally tend to get jammed during monsoons. To make it easy to
handle, fix a sturdy brass handle to them.
- When
it comes to garden chairs that are nylon webbed or painted metal, it’s
best to keep them indoors during the monsoons. It will prevent them from
cracking or chipping of paint.
