Monsoon is the season which we desperately wait for after the intense heat of May-June. Initially, rain makes the day better, having pakodas/samosa and chai become the thing of interest. But as the season continues things become messier. Chip-chip sweat, traffic, becomes part of everyday routine. Taking care of your home and your surroundings in rain becomes hectic especially if you’re a hygiene freak!
Did you ever think what happens to the mattress in the rainy season? Rain makes the room humid. Humidity/ moisture develops breeding areas for moulds and mildews. It sometimes makes the mattress moist if the humidity level in the room is high.
But don’t worry, we have some tips for you to protect/clean your mattress during monsoon:
Baking soda
Baking soda is an absorbing agent. It functions by absorbing moisture and eliminating odour.
Take a strainer and sprinkle the baking soda on the entire mattress. Let it remain on the mattress for at least 3 hours so that the moisture adheres to it. Now take a hand vacuum and vacuum the entire surface of the mattress to remove the baking soda. Let the mattress air out for about an hour. Now put the sheets back. If it’s a bright sunny day you can let the mattress out in the sun for a few hours as the sun acts as a natural disinfectant and hinders microbial growth.
Dehumidifier
Having a dehumidifier in the room during the monsoon helps win half the battle. A dehumidifier controls the humidity level to a minimum which will prevent dust mites, mildews, moulds from growing.
Air Purifier
Air purifier filters and circulates the air removing mould spores from it. Although this method won’t kill the existing spores, the continuous filtration and circulation of the air will minimize their level.
Leave the Fan/Air conditioner on
The continuous circulation of air will prevent moisture from accumulating on the mattress.
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