Tips to keep your house and belongings dry on damp days
According to weather forecasts, from now until mid-March 2018, the North will have to endure at least 9-10 wet and humid spells. How to prevent moisture from entering the house on days when it is wetter than outside?
Humid and wet weather is a typical climate of the North in early spring. Prolonged humid weather not only causes dampness to the walls and floors, but also makes wooden furniture and appliances susceptible to moisture and mold; electronic devices are at risk of short circuit and fire...
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| Humidity is the cause of mold in household items. |
How to limit humidity in the house and preserve furniture on wet days? Depending on the type of furniture, you can apply the following methods to limit the consequences of the continued humidity.
Moisture-proof kitchen utensils
In humid weather, dishes are always damp. Bamboo and wooden objects such as cutting boards, chopsticks, ladles, etc. are prone to mold and have an unpleasant smell. To overcome this problem, you should boil or rinse the utensils with hot water after washing.
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| The hot steam evaporates from the items, helping them dry faster and killing mold. |
Moisture protection for electrical and electronic equipment
TVs, computers, ovens, microwaves, etc. are electronic devices that are susceptible to short circuits and fires when wet. The solution to this problem is to turn on the devices used daily so that the electronic devices can radiate heat and dry the internal components.
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| Turning on electronic devices or leaving them on standby helps generate heat and limits moisture from entering components. |
If you do not need to use it, you should also leave the electrical equipment in standby mode. The electronic device is not completely turned off, helping to generate heat and limit the effects of humidity on internal components.
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| Airtight plastic box and moisture-proof bag help protect electronic devices. |
For electronic devices such as cameras and camcorders, you should put them in a sealed plastic box with a layer of rice or desiccant to prevent moisture from entering the device.
Moisture-proof wardrobe
Wardrobes are one of the most susceptible places to mold. There are many things you can use at home to keep your wardrobe dry. These include:
-Use dried flowers, dried tea or dried coffee grounds, put them in a cloth bag, it will both absorb moisture and remove musty odors.
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| Bags of dried flowers, tea, or coffee grounds help deodorize and absorb moisture in the closet. |
-Lime or activated carbon has a very good moisture-absorbing and deodorizing effect. It can be wrapped in paper or cloth and placed in the corner of the cabinet.
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| Newspaper also has the effect of absorbing moisture for cabinets, shoes... |
-Newspaper: You can spread a layer of newspaper at the bottom of the wardrobe or use newspaper to stick inside the wardrobe to absorb moisture and prevent mold.
Moisture proofing for the whole house
Closing the doors, using hot water to clean the house, wiping the house with a dry cloth, turning on the air conditioner or dehumidifier are ways to limit the humid air from outside from entering the house, keeping the house from getting damp.
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| Lighting candles in the house will help reduce humidity in the air. |
Another way to help reduce humidity in the air and bad odors in the house is to light 1-2 scented candles, which will help the room become drier and the light fragrance will help calm the mind and relax.
