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5 Easy Tips to Keep your Home Germ Free in Monsoon

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Published on July 22, 2021. EST READ TIME: 3 minutes

While the monsoon brings much respite from the brutal Indian summers, it also brings with it the flu, unwanted bacterial and fungal infections, dengue and other viral diseases. Water accumulation, humidity and the overall dampness in the air does more than harm your home, it can hurt your health too. To protect yourself and your family from contracting an illness or disease this season, read on to keep your home germ free.

5 Tips to Keep Your Home Germ Free

1. Ventilation

   Sunlight is the enemy of fungal infestations and prevents the growth of bacteria and viruses. Keeping windows open during the day will allow fresh air to circulate through your home and invite much needed sunlight. Mold outbreaks are common in this weather, especially along damp walls and in closets, bathrooms and enclosed spaces. Air out wardrobes and other areas and units that do not get enough sun and air exposure frequently.

2. Disinfection

   Disinfect your rooms, cupboards, drawers, shelves and windows regularly. A thorough cleaning will also allow you to inspect spaces that are normally neglected and catch the growth of mould or detect any kind of leakage that may occur during the monsoons. Closets that hold shoes and umbrellas should be cleaned frequently and debris, dirt and mud brought inside the house should be cleaned immediately. Areas such as the kitchens and bathrooms, where walls and ceilings tend to get wet more often, should be air dried at every opportunity available. Dehumidifiers and portable fans can be installed to speed up the drying process.

3. Waste Segregation

   Wet waste can prove to be a nuisance during the monsoons. Mosquitos use it as breeding ground and will have more humidity in the air, waste can get putrefied giving rise to terrible odours. The use of air fresheners is one way to combat this. The other is to segregate wet waste from dry waste. Wet waste should be concealed at all times. It can also be taken out more frequently and disposed of separately from dry waste. Dustbins and rubbish cans that hold wet waste should be cleaned more frequently.

4. Check for Leakages and Water Accumulation

   Water always finds a way. The smallest of cracks and fractures in your home can carry water and lead to seepage. This in turn causes mould to grow inside the house. Mold spread over vast expanses over the house can have serious repercussions on your health and wellness, causing skin allergies and other respiratory problems. Water accumulation indoors and outdoors is a breeding ground for dengue-spreading mosquitoes. Building repairs and monsoon preparation should start and finish before the monsoon hits in full force. In case of leakage, repairs should be made swiftly.

5. Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene in the monsoon months is imperative to avoid illness or physical discomfort of any kind. Simple things like keeping your nails short to avoid fungal and bacterial infections, washing your hands after stepping outdoors, using moisture absorbents in enclosed spaces, wearing fresh clothes every day and keeping soiled shoes, umbrellas, etc. in a separate space will keep your home germ free. Dampness, heat and moisture make it difficult to maintain high standards of hygiene. By maintaining a simple regimen of dos and don'ts within your home, you can hope to at least minimise your exposure to germs.

Conclusion

The monsoon can be an extremely stressful season for your home. Water build-up worsens cracks, breaks and leaks. It also facilitates the growth of microbes that weaken the structural integrity of your home. Monsoon preparedness is one way to combat and prevent such problems. Ensuring that your roof is secure and free from fractures, awnings are in place and no electrical fittings are exposed, you can save yourself a lot of money and trouble. An important part of the preventive measures one should take during the monsoon season is choosing the right insurance policy to protect your loved ones and yourself.  You can choose what plan works for you at HDFC ERGO Home Insurance.

 

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

 

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