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Right now, in the throes of torrential rain, your interiors are quietly suffering the blows of damp walls, weird muggy odours, and, of course, uninvited insects. You may have romanticised the rain, tweaking your decor in tune with its calming aesthetic, but when monsoon hits hard with constant cloudy days for weeks and persistent rain, your prettiest set-ups start to show signs of dampness, accompanied by a weird smell.
Right now, in the throes of torrential rain, your interiors are quietly suffering the blows of damp walls, weird muggy odours, and, of course, uninvited insects. You may have romanticised the rain, tweaking your decor in tune with its calming aesthetic, but when monsoon hits hard with constant cloudy days for weeks and persistent rain, your prettiest set-ups start to show signs of dampness, accompanied by a weird smell.
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But even if this dreamy season tends to reveal its harsher side, jolting you out of your daydreams, you can still salvage your home decor by adding one secret ingredient that keeps your interiors fresh.
Amita Trehan, founder and CEO of Bravura Design Solution, shared with HT Lifestyle that camphor is one simple solution to keeping your home clean, fragrant, and inviting.
Amita explained, “Camphor, the waxy compound with its signature crisp fragrance, is quietly becoming the hero of the season with the increasing monsoon humidity.”
Tracing back to its usage in the past as well, she added, “Used as a cooling agent in the very first recorded versions of ice cream during China's Tang dynasty and later as a fumigant during the Black Death in Europe, camphor has always had more range than it's been credited for.”
Camphor was prevalent in our grandmothers' era, so what is causing this resurgence now? Perhaps old really is gold, as people are beginning to acknowledge its many benefits because of its multifunctional utility.
“From warding off fungus, silverfish and mites, to subtly refreshing your living spaces, this age-old remedy is trending once more in modern Indian homes. With its natural insect-repelling, anti-fungal and moisture-absorbing properties, camphor is an unsung hero in the fight against musty smells and seasonal damp. This also doubles as a charming piece of home decor.” Amita added.
Want to save your curated monsoon's setups? Then add camphor to your interiors. Confused about how to add camphor without ruining your interiors' aesthetic? Amita shared with us where and how you can add camphor with style:
• Wardrobe: Tuck 2-3 camphor balls in the corners of your cupboards and drawers to keep them fresh and bug-free.
• Bathroom: Hide a tablet behind your toilet tank to fight off musty odours, discreet yet effective.
• Mop: Crumble camphor into your floor mop water. It acts like a natural disinfectant while leaving a subtle fragrance behind.
• Coffee table: Display camphor in a brass bowl with dried rose petals for a fragrant, old-meets-new aesthetic.
• Dehumidifier: Stash it in a cut-glass jar or vintage marble dish and let it work as your low-maintenance, decorative dehumidifier.
• Scent layering hack: Pair camphor with fresh jasmine strands — both thrive during the monsoon and create a beautifully layered floral fragrance.
Now that you are aware of the value of camphor in your interiors, let's also take a look at some other alternatives, after all, let's not put all the eggs in one basket. If camphor is not really your vibe, there are other options, too.
Amita further listed out some other alternatives:
Bonus tip: You can design a ‘charcoal altar' corner with incense, matte textures, and dried palm leaves.
Source: HindustanTimes
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