The monsoon season is finally here! And while you can’t wait to go into the kitchen to cook some delicious pakoras and warm meals, the rainy season ain’t for everyone, for example, the furniture in your homes. If you have wooden furniture at home, you would know that it’s not easy to maintain them especially, during the monsoon. Moisture severely affects wood, its texture, and can even attract termites.

Monsoon is the season to curl up in your bed or just cozy up on your sofa with a steaming cup of chai. While the weather is perfect to stay indoors in the comfort of your home, is your wooden furniture safe from the ever-dreaded monsoon?

Wooden furniture needs extra care to prevent damages to its structure. Even the slightest scratch or a rough patch can degrade the entire look of your precious furniture. High moisture content that comes during the rainy season can cause termites and other pests that can create havoc on your furniture.

Read on for some easy and effective tips to keep your wooden furniture safe from the monsoon season.

  • Control the moisture- Dust absorbs moisture and that may result in softening the wood of your furniture. So, instead of using a damp cloth, try to use a dry cloth to avoid the accumulation of dust on the furniture. The upholstery of the furniture tends to attract moisture from the walls, which eventually affects the texture and appearance of the wood. To prevent moisture and damage during the rainy season, it will be helpful for you to pull your sofas, beds, or cupboards away from the walls. When it is not raining, keep the windows open to let every bit of sunlight get in. This will help in reducing humidity and moisture in the room.

  • Polish it up- Ever wondered why it becomes tough to close wooden doors during the monsoon? One of the reasons is the absorption of moisture. To prevent your wooden doors or furniture from swelling up, you can do oiling, waxing, or varnishing to keep it miles away from moisture and humidity. Applying a coat of lacquer at least once in two years to fill the pores is the best way to increase longevity and prevent the wood from swelling up. Your furniture will thank you for this!

  • Dehumidify your rooms- We all know what humidity does to us. But do you know that it is equally damaging for your wooden furniture? Using a dehumidifier to get rid of the moisture in the room can say goodbye to molds and moisture on wood. Humidifiers are a great way to keep the temperature and dampness of the room in control. Having control over the humidity levels at home would help your wooden furniture last longer and maintain its appearance for a long time.

  • Stick to the cleaning- Initiating any beautification project may not give you the best results because of the moisture and humidity that come during the monsoon. Polishing when done in an environment with high moisture levels may even spoil your wooden furniture. Instead, sticking to just cleaning and maintenance would prevent your furniture from a lot of chaos and damage.

  • Keep your rooms dry with DIYs- Using camphor or naphthalene balls in your cupboards, wardrobes, shelves, and more can be of great help in absorbing the moisture as well as protecting your clothes from dampness. The bonus is that they’ll keep termites and pests off your precious wooden furniture. If you want to go for something more natural, you can try neem leaves and cloves too.

A splash of water or even settling in moisture can ruin your beautiful wooden furniture. Hence, it is advisable to take proper care of your furniture, especially during the monsoon.

With these tips, keep your cozy wooden furniture as good as new and your home beautiful this monsoon season. When you can, why not take care of your wooden furniture according to the season, like, you take care of yourself. We at Shreya Designs always bring the best tips and ideas for you.