Winter has started. The temperature is decreasing every day. In a few days the winter cold will start.
With the changing weather there is a need to make some changes in our home, surroundings and food habits. If the cold increases, then necessary preparations for the cold will have to be made.
In your busy daily life, you cannot forget some important tasks to do before winter, for this we have brought you a 'to do' list. Jot down all the tasks in your diary so that you are fully equipped and ready for the season as soon as winter sets in.
So, let us have 10 such tasks about Let's talk about what you need to accomplish before the cold starts.
Question- What are the tasks that need to be done before the onset of winter? Answer- In winter we have to take special care of our health because the risk of many diseases increases with the changing weather. This requires making some important changes at home, including wearing woolen clothes, so that we can protect ourselves from the cold. See them in the graphics below.
Let us understand in detail some important points given in the above graphic.
Quilts and blankets need to be properly exposed to sunlight At present the fan is on in the house. A light thick quilt will do the trick but any day in the coming weeks there will be a sudden drop in temperature and a sudden need for a quilt.
Hence, it is important to expose winter blankets, quilts etc. to sunlight from now on. They can harbor germs and bacteria due to being closed for months, which can be harmful to health. These germs and bacteria are destroyed by the heat of the sun. Apart from this, after being closed for months, they also start to have a strange smell. But when they are exposed to sunlight, the smell goes away.
Wash the cover and dry clean the quilt Soak blankets, quilts, etc. covers in hot water and wash them thoroughly. In addition, it is also good to have the quilt dry cleaned once a year. Thick cotton quilts cannot be washed with water at home. Getting it dry cleaned removes all the dirt, dust, bacteria etc.
Clean warm clothes and prepare them for winter Winters require sweaters, jackets and inners to stay away from the cold. It is very important to wash these clothes thoroughly before wearing them. If the clothes are kept there for a long time, they may have a strong smell. This can be uncomfortable and there is also a risk of skin infection.
So, take out all the warm clothes from the closet and sort them. Separate clothes that are washed at home and clothes that go for dry cleaning. Now clean and dry all these one by one and store them in the cupboard. Your winter clothes are ready for winter.
For washing warm clothes at home, only mild, soft or liquid detergents should be used. Harsh detergents reduce the softness of clothes.
Make a shopping list of new clothes for the kidsChildren's bodies develop rapidly. Many times in winter the clothes bought last year do not fit them. In such a situation, try wearing children's winter clothes once.
Apart from this, make a list of necessary winter clothes like inners, socks etc. which are torn or spoiled and go shopping before the cold starts.
Get the geyser servicedPeople like to bathe in hot water to avoid cold in winter. Geysers are widely used for this. So, get your geyser serviced before the season starts. If the geyser is damaged, get it repaired or buy a new one. Whatever your home needs, prepare now.
Wash and store heavy clothes like curtains, sofa covers Sunlight is less in winter. Drying clothes in such conditions is a challenging task. Especially clothes like curtains, sofa covers do not dry for several days after washing. So, before the bitter cold sets in, have these heavy clothes ready to be washed and dried.
Get the whole house deep cleaned before winterDuring cold days, the humidity in the house is high. In such a situation, house washing increases humidity, which cannot dry for several days.
For this, the whole house should be deep cleaned once before the onset of cold weather. Due to which there is no dust in the house. Particular attention should be paid to the cleanliness of areas such as the kitchen as there is a high chance of bacteria hiding there. It is also important to clean your freezer and oven before freezing.
Install a dehumidifier to protect the home from humidity Due to the increase in humidity inside the houses in winter, dampness starts to increase from furniture to walls. Dampness can also trigger allergies or asthma. To reduce this, it is a good idea to install a dehumidifier. A dehumidifier reduces moisture from the air and protects the home from dampness.
Q- How to take care of your pets in winter?
Answer- If you have a pet in your home, you should take special care of it during the cold season, because pets are always running here and there. Some pets have large body hair, which protects them from the cold. However, apart from this we also need to take some extra care.
They should be given proper nutrition along with woolen clothes to keep their body warm, which can protect them from biting cold. Below are some tips to protect pets from the cold. You can see this.
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