What to do if your home is damp

There are plum rain seasons in many areas in southern my country. During this period, because the sun shines directly in the room for a relatively short time, the furniture or walls in the home are prone to dampness, especially the bedding. If it becomes damp, people will not only feel uncomfortable when sleeping, but the moisture can easily invade the human body and may cause rheumatic diseases.

In order to make your living environment healthier, it is important to know what to do if your home is damp. Generally speaking, the more common method is to open the windows frequently or eat some chili peppers appropriately to eliminate the dampness and coldness in the body, but these methods do not seem to be the best methods.

What to do if the walls at home are damp:

Put some hygroscopic substances in the room, such as the relatively economical quicklime (block lime). Reference answer: If the outside air is too humid, remember to close the doors and windows; if the room is too humid, make sure the room is ventilated, you can use air conditioning or fans to dehumidify. If the walls are covered with "sweat", it is recommended to buy a dehumidifier to dehumidify. In areas with long-term humidity, you can place charcoal in the room or lay bamboo charcoal under the floor. This has a good effect on balancing the humidity in the room, preventing dust mites and purifying the air. Do not keep anything indoors (flowers, birds, fish, insects, various pets), especially fish and various plants (including cacti).

What to do if the floor at home is damp:

Quicklime is a great way to remove moisture from your home. 1 kg of quicklime can absorb about 0.3 kg of moisture in the air, which can be regarded as a good and simple adsorbent. Wrap quicklime in cloth or sacks and place them in various places in the room to keep the indoor air dry. Some residents burn a charcoal fire or put a stove in a damp room to raise the indoor temperature, prevent water vapor from condensing, and thus reduce the indoor humidity. This can be considered a solution. However, you must pay attention to ventilation when doing this, otherwise the consequences will be serious. Many air conditioners now have a dehumidification function. This method is simple and feasible, but it takes a long time to take effect, and it is better to use it less to save energy.

What to do if the furniture is damp:

How to keep the indoor space dry and comfortable with desiccant dehumidification is a big problem, especially for furniture made of various materials in the home. Furniture is expensive to buy, and without proper maintenance, the life of the furniture can be drastically shortened, which is a pity. Furniture made of materials such as metal, leather, and solid wood are "severely affected corners" and require special targeted care. For leather furniture: Excessive moisture will cause the leather to age quickly, so if you have leather furniture at home, it is best to apply special maintenance mink oil, lanolin, leather oil, etc. on its surface after dusting. This will not only soften the leather, but also prevent moisture and mildew. Metal furniture should be wiped frequently with a damp cloth and mild detergent, try not to use it in a humid environment, and pay attention to waterproofing and moisture-proofing. If you encounter humid weather, it is best to clean it with a dry rag.

What should you do if your home is damp? You can solve the dampness problems on furniture, floors and walls by following the above methods. In addition, if home appliances are also affected by dampness, it will easily affect their service life. The best way to solve the problem of home appliances being damp is to turn them on and use them frequently, or to use some desiccants around the home appliances to prevent moisture.