The weeks just before the monsoon arrives are the best time to give your home a thorough deep clean. Once the rains set in, humidity rises sharply, ventilation drops, and any existing dirt or moisture has the perfect conditions to develop into mould and mustiness. A pre-monsoon deep clean removes these problem spots before they worsen, protects surfaces and fabrics through the wet months, and makes the home significantly more comfortable once the season is fully underway.
Here is how to get it done properly, room by room.
Start with the Spots That Trap Moisture
Before going room by room, identify the areas in your home that hold moisture or have poor airflow. Bathroom corners, the space under the kitchen sink, behind large appliances, the back of wardrobes, and any wall that faces the rain direction. Wipe these areas down thoroughly with a dry cloth and allow them to air out. If mould is already visible, a diluted solution of white vinegar applied and left for ten minutes before scrubbing with a stiff brush handles most surface mould on tiles and walls.
Deep Clean the Kitchen
The kitchen generates moisture through cooking every day, and during the monsoon this is compounded by the humidity outside. Pull out appliances where possible and wipe down the walls and floor behind them. Clean the inside of the refrigerator, remove and clean chimney filters, and wipe down every cabinet front and shelf.
Pay particular attention to the area around the sink and the drain. The Gala Super Scrub handles stuck-on grease around the stovetop and sink area effectively. For the kitchen floor, a thorough scrub of grout lines using a brush from the Gala Brushes range before the season begins prevents monsoon humidity from accelerating staining that is already starting to develop.
Scrub the Bathrooms Top to Bottom
Bathrooms are the highest-risk area for monsoon mould and mildew. Scrub the toilet, basin, and taps, and pay close attention to the silicone sealant along the base of the toilet and around the shower area. This sealant is one of the first places mould appears and is often overlooked in routine cleaning.
Clean grout lines thoroughly using a paste of baking soda and water and a stiff brush. The Gala Turbo Spin Mop handles the bathroom floor deep clean well, with its triangular head getting into corners around the toilet and along the base of walls.
Air Out and Wash All Fabrics
Before the monsoon, wash all curtains, sofa covers, mattress protectors, and any stored blankets or quilts. Fabric that goes into the wet months unwashed tends to develop a musty smell that is difficult to remove once humidity sets in. Air everything out in strong sunlight before the clouds arrive permanently. Wipe down the insides of wardrobes with a dry cloth and place moisture absorbers inside if your home tends to get very humid.
Clean Ceiling Fans, Vents, and Windows
Ceiling fans accumulate thick dust through the dry months that gets circulated into the air once the humid season begins. Wipe each blade with a damp cloth. Clean exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathrooms since blocked vents reduce airflow and accelerate moisture buildup during the rains. Wipe down window frames, sills, and tracks. Check that window seals are intact and that there are no gaps where rainwater can enter.
Do a Full Floor Deep Clean Last
Save the floors for last. After all the wiping, scrubbing, and fabric cleaning, there will be fallen dust and residue across every room. Do a thorough sweep with the Gala No Dust Broom, getting under furniture and into corners that the routine weekly clean might miss. Follow with a full mop using the Gala Turbo Spin Mop. The Turbo Clean fibres remove fine residue and bacteria from the floor surface, leaving it genuinely clean as the monsoon begins.
One Pre-Monsoon Habit That Makes a Big Difference
Keep a doormat at every entrance and make it a habit to wipe footwear before entering once the rains begin. Wet footwear tracked across clean floors is one of the biggest sources of monsoon floor mess. A dry mop near the entrance for quick daily passes goes a long way in keeping floors manageable through the season.
A home properly cleaned before the monsoon is far easier to maintain through it. Explore the full Gala Cleaning Tools range to get everything you need ready before the first rains arrive.