I love the rain. What I do not love is the way they quietly take over every corner of the house. Cushions start feeling a little damp, wardrobes smell a little musty, and that beautiful wooden side table suddenly looks like it has had a rough few weeks. The monsoon has a way of making even the smallest household issues impossible to ignore.
Furniture often bears the brunt of all that extra moisture in the air, which is why a little seasonal maintenance can make a big difference. When I reached out to Vaishali Shah, Design Lead, Home Storage at Interio by Godrej, for her top monsoon furniture care tips, she pointed out that humidity is one of the biggest reasons furniture ages faster during this time of year. "Ensuring adequate ventilation is one of the most effective ways to control indoor moisture and prevent issues such as mould, musty odours, and material deterioration," she says.
Vaishali Shah's top tips to get your furniture monsoon-ready
The good news is that protecting furniture during the rainy season does not require a major overhaul. A few smart habits can help keep moisture-related problems at bay and save you from dealing with swollen wood, musty smells, and stubborn mould later. Here are the five tips Vaishali Shah recommends.
