What should I do if my furniture is wet from water?
1. Keep it ventilated
After days of rain, open the doors of furniture with drawers, such as wardrobes, filing cabinets, cupboards, bookshelves, and desks, to allow moisture to dissipate and prevent the inside of the furniture from becoming damp.

2. Use desiccant
In some areas, the rainy season lasts for half a month. At this time, opening the cabinet doors is no longer enough to solve the dampness problem. Placing desiccants can prevent mildew and dampness caused by moisture.

How to prevent furniture from getting damp in daily life?
1. Keep a distance
In daily life, furniture should be placed 2-3 cm away from the wall to prevent wall dampness from affecting the furniture.

2. Place green plants
Placing green plants not only freshens the air but also prevents wooden furniture from getting damp. You can keep aloe vera, spider plants, and holly ferns, which are hardy and shade-tolerant, indoors to adjust the humidity in the air and create a vibrant atmosphere. These plants not only have the function of absorbing and purifying the air, but also create a good mood on a rainy day.

Different methods for dealing with wet furniture
Wooden floor
Dampness performance: The wooden floor is slippery, and obvious footprints are found when stepping on it. Black mildew is found at the interface between the wooden floor and the skirting board.

Damp-proof treatment: Lay a good moisture-proof foundation before laying the floor and wax the floor. For daily cleaning, do not use an overly wet mop; in damp weather, in addition to using a dry cloth to absorb the surface water in time, when the humidity in the air is too high, the doors and windows should be closed in time to prevent moisture from entering. When the indoor humidity is high, you can open the doors and windows for ventilation. You can also turn on the dehumidification function of the air conditioner or turn on the fan for forced ventilation; it should be noted that using electric heaters to dry or exposing them to sunlight will catalyze the deformation of the floor, and the effect will be counterproductive.
 

Walls
Painted walls: In humid seasons, paint is prone to mildew, blackening, and odor. It is manifested as blistering, mildew discoloration, and mold can also cause mildew on the wall or even cause the coating to peel off.
Damp-proof treatment: If mildew spots have already appeared on the wall, mix household bleach and water at a ratio of 1:3, and wipe the wall with a cloth; then rinse with clean water, and after the wall is dry, apply mildew-proof paint, which can prevent moisture for a long time. Or use a household convenient waterproof repair agent, just spray it into the gap between the damp wall and the ground, the operation is very simple.
Wallpapered walls: Wallpaper on the wall is prone to large areas of mildew spots or warping, blistering, etc., when damp.
Damp-proof treatment: Mix alcohol and water at a ratio of 1:1, and wipe with a soft cloth. If the dampness is severe, you can wipe it with 84 disinfectant. For non-woven fabrics, velvet wall fabrics, gold foil wallpaper, and pure paper, if there is dust, you can use a feather duster to clean it. If there are stains, you can use a clean towel to gently wipe it with a professional cleaning agent.
 

Upholstered furniture
Dampness performance: Damp sofa fabrics are easy to get dusty and sticky, looking particularly dirty, and long-term dampness will cause spots and mildew.
Damp-proof treatment: Use a special vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the surface, use sofa covers with good water absorption, and clean them frequently.

Solid wood furniture
Dampness performance: Excessive humid weather will cause small water droplets to appear on the surface of solid wood furniture, and in severe cases, mildew will grow. The increase in moisture content of the wood causes local volume expansion, causing furniture deformation. Although many wooden furniture has undergone strict drying procedures before leaving the factory, this does not mean that frequent moisture-proof care can be omitted.
Damp-proof treatment: If there is no condensation or mildew, you can put desiccant-like moisture-proof bags inside the furniture for moisture absorption. After wiping the outside with a dry towel, ventilate and dry it in time, and then wipe a layer of walnut oil to prevent moisture.
If wiping still cannot alleviate the condensation on the surface of the furniture, you can dip a dry cloth with a special wood furniture cleaner, which can form a protective film on the surface of the wood furniture, preventing water vapor from penetrating into the interior of the wood furniture to a certain extent.
 

Rattan furniture
Dampness performance: After long-term dampness, rattan furniture will turn black, and severe cases will rot, and its toughness and firmness will also be significantly reduced.
Damp-proof treatment: Under damp conditions, it cannot be heavily pressed, ensuring that its weaving shape and gaps remain unchanged, ensuring that it shrinks to its original shape after drying. If there is dirt, wash it with salt water, which not only removes dirt but also makes the rattan softer and more elastic.
 

Leather furniture
Dampness performance: After getting damp, the color is easy to change, or the leather becomes hard, and severe dampness will also cause mildew spots.
Damp-proof treatment: Wipe off the moisture on the surface of the leather with a soft dry cloth, and apply special sheep oil, leather oil, etc., which can not only soften the leather but also prevent moisture and mildew; in addition, you can also put some desiccant in the leather sofa to absorb water vapor and keep the inside of the sofa dry.