In rainy and humid weather, there are tips for moisture-proofing furniture and building materials

In humid and hot seasons, home building materials and coatings are prone to mold, blacken, and smell. It manifests as paint bubbling, mildew and discoloration. Mold can also cause mold to grow on the wall or even cause the coating film to peel off.

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If mildew spots appear on the wall, you can mix household bleach and water in a ratio of 1:3, dip it in a rag and wipe the wall Then wash it with clean water, and then paint the wall with anti-mildew paint after it is dry, which can prevent moisture for a long time. In addition, there is a convenient household waterproofing repair agent on the market. You only need to spray it into the gap between the damp wall and the floor. The operation is very simple.

For walls with wallpaper, heavy rains are prone to large areas of mildew, warping, blistering and other phenomena, making the originally beautiful wallpaper "horrible".

Solution: Mix alcohol and water in a ratio of 1:1, dip it in a soft cloth and wipe it. If the dampness is serious, you can use 84 disinfectant to wipe it. If there are stains on the surface of PVC rubber wallpaper, you can gently scrub it with a wet towel and detergent; if it is non-woven fabric, suede wall cloth, gold foil wallpaper and pure paper, try not to touch it in daily life. If there is dust, you can use a feather duster to clean it. , if there are stains, use a clean towel dipped in professional decontamination solution to gently wipe it off.

Moisture-proof furniture

Moisture index: ★★★★Damp

Symptoms: paint peeling, rust, cracking, deformation

Moisture-proof Measures: Desiccant dehumidification

How to keep indoor spaces dry and comfortable is a big problem, especially for furniture made of various materials in the home. Furniture is expensive to purchase, and without proper maintenance it can easily shorten the life of the furniture, which is a pity. Furniture made of metal, leather, and solid wood is a "severely affected corner" and requires special targeted care.

For leather furniture, excessive moisture will cause the leather to age quickly. Therefore, if you have leather furniture at home, it is best to apply maintenance-specific mink oil, lanolin oil, leather oil, etc. on the surface after dusting it. , which can not only soften the leather, but also prevent moisture and mildew; metal furniture should be wiped frequently with a damp cloth and soft detergent, try not to use it in a humid environment, and pay attention to waterproofing and moisture-proofing. In humid weather, it is best to use a dry rag. clean.

Nowadays, many solid wood furniture have undergone strict drying procedures before leaving the factory, but this does not mean that moisture-proofing is not required. To deal with water droplets on wooden furniture, you can dip a dry cloth into a special wooden furniture cleaner. This type of cleaner can form a protective film on the surface of the wooden furniture, preventing water vapor from penetrating into the interior of the wooden furniture to a certain extent.

Solid wood furniture is also susceptible to moisture, and wood can easily swell and become moldy when exposed to moisture. In this case, you might as well put a piece of soap in the area with a musty smell, or put dried tea leaves into a gauze bag to help eliminate the musty smell.

It is relatively easy to moisture-proof rattan furniture. The advantage of rattan furniture is that after it gets damp and dries, it will return to its original shape and size. Therefore, when rattan furniture gets damp, it is enough to prevent its weaving shape and its gaps from deforming.

Moisture-proof home appliances

Moisture index: ★★

Moisture symptoms: difficulty in starting, short circuit, leakage, inability to work, etc.

Moisture-proof measures: Dust removal, turning on the machine regularly, and using desiccant

The main reason why home appliances are afraid of moisture is that moisture can lead to bacterial growth and leakage. So how should we deal with it specifically? First of all, try to place large household appliances in a ventilated location. It is best to move the washing machine out of the bathroom and place it on a raised floor to help keep it dry. When the weather is humid, it is also correct to put home appliances into standby mode, because during the standby process, the transformer and other working parts inside the machine will emit a certain amount of heat, which helps to dissipate the moisture in the body. However, for the sake of energy conservation, the time for home appliances to be kept on standby due to moisture-proofing should not be too long, preferably within one hour, and peak periods of electricity consumption should be avoided.

Some home appliances, such as TVs, computers, etc., have many small holes in the casing. Over time, dust particles will enter the interior of the appliance through these small holes. When the weather is humid, condensation will condense with dust, causing problems such as circuit breakage and leakage in home appliances. In this regard, users can use a hair dryer to blow up, down, left and right against the small holes in the appliance casing to drive out the dust and moisture inside the appliance.

The key point of moisture-proofing digital photography equipment is to prevent lens mildew and electronic parts from getting damp. Therefore, you should first take out cameras, camcorders, lenses and other equipment that are prone to moisture and mildew from leather bags and lens barrels. . The removed equipment needs to be wiped clean with a soft cloth, and the lens needs to be blown away from dust and then lightly wiped with chamois or lens paper to prevent mold from adhering to it. Then store it in a sealed dry box to spend the rainy season. Moisture-proof masks, desiccants and other moisture-proof products currently on the market are also good choices and can be used when necessary.

For electrical appliances that have been used for a certain period of time, when a problem occurs, professional maintenance personnel must come to the home to maintain and clean the internal dust. Do not do it yourself to prevent leakage and danger.