As we prepare ourselves for every season, our home also needs to be prepared for the new season. Currently monsoon season is almost arrived we have taken out our umbrellas and raincoats to face the rains but are our homes ready for the rains? You need to check it out before the full-fledged monsoon knocks at our doors. In India we see rains usually from June to September. Thus this time is called monsoon time in the country. During this season we need to take measures according to the location we are living in as some places get heavy rains and flooding while others see heavy to moderate rainfall. It is important to be ready and keep our homes ready for welcoming monsoon to enjoy not worrying for the problems caused by rains.1. We need to check all the cracks on the exterior walls of our house or the apartment building. These cracks lead to water seepage inside the walls and interior dampness. These crack whether small or big must be given immediate attention to avoid major problems later. They must be filled before rains by professional.2. Roof tops must be checked for any leakages. If there are any leakages from the roof tops or any cracks then repair them as soon as possible. If there are multiple leakages then go for water proofing for the entire roof top to prevent damage to the structure.3. Make sure there are proper rain water outlets on the roof or balconies and their smooth functioning must be ensure by removing any trash or dry leaves stuck in the mouth of the outlet.4. Sometimes we find it that the level of the floor of roof or balcony is not proper thus leading to water stagnation in certain area. If you come to know such a problem in your house or apartment then act on it immediately. Call experts to do the leveling work so that water accumulation can be prevented.5. Clear you open spaces, roofs and balconies of junk that can attract moisture and dampness causing mosquitoes and other insects to grow fast. Not only the interiors but also the exteriors and surroundings should be given attention.6. Check all the windows and doors of your home for any cracks or space from where the water can seep in. they should be packed before the heavy rains otherwise the interior walls would get dampness and algae or fungus can grow on the walls. Ensure that there are no entrances for rain water into your house.7. Window grills or safety gates made of iron must be checked if the paint is proper or not. Moisture in the air leads to rust in metal. Thus if required repaint these items to avoid rusting.8. Make sure the electrical wirings are in place in your house as during rains any sort of water and electrical wire contact can lead to short circuit or mishap. To avoid such condition check the electrical fittings, electrical boxes, earthing and other wires outside the house.9. When there are no rains during the day time open all the windows and doors to let the fresh air come in and to remove dampness inside the house. You may switch on the fans to fasten the process.10. Wet shoes, slippers, raincoats or umbrellas must be dried in the sun or under the fan to prevent bad smell and dampness.11. During rainy season your cupboards also feel dampness causing many problems to you and your clothes. Camphor is very useful in absorbing moisture. You can use it in your cupboards to keep it dry.12. Dampness also causes silverfishes in the shelves. Using Neem leaves or cloves can help in controlling these tiny insects and protect your clothing.13. If you have spread the carpet in the living room then roll it back before the rains as rains lead to high moisture in the air and the carpet tend to absorb that thus causing bacteria growth. It is recommended to remove carpets during monsoon to be healthy and keep the environment healthy.14. It is necessary to keep the bathrooms dry during rains otherwise the dampness with smell will be in the air. A dry bathroom is inviting not wet and stinky one. Switch on the exhaust fans if there is one or switch on the fans in the room where the bathroom is. Using a good quality of wiper is essential to wipe out excess water from the bathroom floor after every use. Using fragrance tablets or scented candles helps in reducing bad odor.15. Power supply is usually a problem during rainy season due to heavy rains or strong winds or any other reason. It is advisable to check your inverter batteries or generators or flash lights for smooth functioning when the need arise. Storage of clean drinking water is also important in some areas where chances or water supply cut or flooding are there.I hope these tips may help you to welcome rainy season with full zest and tackle all the problems related to monsoon. Do not let rains bother your enjoyments. If you have any more suggestions then please add them.Ruchi Mahajanзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн