How to take Care of Your Wooden Furniture During the Monsoon

Which type of a person are you, the one who loves monsoon and turns out to be a Bollywood character when the rain comes or the one who sings the nursery rhyme Rain go away?

Whichever type of person you are moisture and leakage is the main problem to cause harm to the furniture of your house. Here are some of the tips which you can follow and protect your wooden furniture during the monsoon.

Keep Your Eyes on The Edges

Edges of the furniture are the root cause to adapt fungus and other wooden bacteria which can cause harm to all the furniture. Make sure you keep an eye on the edges and protect them from moisture and other things which is not safe for wood. Also, buying great quality wooden furniture is a great idea to make the furniture stay safe. 

Move The Furniture Away from Windows 

During the monsoon season, it is important to keep furniture away from windows to prevent dampness and dampness from affecting wooden furniture. Excessive moisture can cause mold growth, attract termites, and can damage your furniture. 

Installing a physical barrier between furniture and windows can help minimize exposure to moisture and reduce the risk of fungal and termite damage. This simple precaution of keeping furniture away from windows during monsoons will help preserve the quality and longevity of your wood furniture.

Check On Leakage Points Before Hand

Before the monsoon hits, it's important to check your home for leaks to protect your wooden furniture. Check windows, doors, roofs, and walls for signs of water ingress. By fixing these leaks ahead of time, you can prevent water from entering your home and damaging your furniture. 

Apply sealant, repair cracks, and ensure proper sealing measures are in place. By taking this precaution, you can protect your wooden furniture from the negative effects of water and preserve its durability and appearance.

Use Dry Cloth to Wipe

We all generally make a common mistake with wooden furniture that is we wipe them up with a wet cloth in order to remove the dust faster. It is not a safe way to do it this, especially in the monsoon. Try wiping the wooden furniture with a dry cloth so that you can keep the furniture safe and fungus free.

Use DIY To Dry the Moisture

During the monsoon season, it's important to protect your wooden furniture from moisture, termites, and fungi. An easy do-it-yourself (DIY) solution is to use a scoop of camphor and naphthalene to effectively dry excess water and prevent damage. First, place a small bowl of crushed camphor and some naphthalene balls near your wooden furniture and near wooden home decor items. 

Camphor acts as a natural moisture absorber, and naphthalene bullets repel termites and fungi. Bowls can be strategically placed in different corners of the room and near vulnerable areas. To maintain the effectiveness of camphor and naphthalene bullets, replace them regularly. This DIY method offers a cheap and efficient way to protect your wood furniture from moisture problems, termites, and fungi during the monsoons.

Paint Oil and Wax on The Main Points 

Applying oil or wax to key areas of your wood furniture is an effective way to protect your furniture from mildew and termites. The oil forms a barrier that repels moisture, and the wax provides an extra layer of protection against insects. 

Focus on areas that are most susceptible to damage, such as crevices, corners, and exposed edges. Check your furniture regularly and reapply oil and wax as needed, especially before the monsoon season. This simple maintenance procedure will help preserve the integrity and longevity of your wood furniture.

Don’t Use Carpets and Rugs in Monsoon

We recommend avoiding carpets and rugs to protect your wooden furniture during the monsoon season. Carpets and rugs tend to trap moisture, which can seep into the wood and encourage fungal growth and attract termites. Instead, choose hard floors such as tile, hardwood, or laminate that are easy to clean and don't trap moisture. 

If you prefer the warmth and comfort of a rug, choose a washable rug that dries quickly and is easy to clean regularly. By not using carpets or rugs during the monsoons, you reduce the risk of moisture damage to your wood furniture and keep it in good condition for years to come.

Make Sure There Is Proper Ventilation in Your House 

Proper ventilation in the house protects the wooden furniture from termites and fungus as the ventilation helps the house to remove the excessive moisture from it and make the environment of the house humid free. 

You can wipe the extra water from the edges of the windows and below the doors to help your wooden furniture get protected. It is the best way to keep your wooden furniture safe and get protected from rain. 

 

Now you have all the solutions for protecting your wooden furniture from termites and fungus. All the ideas listed above are simple yet effective. Follow these steps and ways to protect your wooden home decor items and furniture this monsoon.