Rainy season brings damp walls, mould, ants and mosquitoes indoors. Here's how renters in Vietnam keep their apartments comfortable without major renovations.
The gap at the bottom of the front or balcony door is an easy entrance for ants, insects and dust. A self-adhesive door seal strip closes it without drilling. Measure the gap and the door width before you buy.
Ants find open sugar, bread and crumbs very quickly in wet weather. Use sealed boxes, wipe the counter every night, and don't leave pet food out.
Look behind wardrobes, under sinks, around window frames and in bathroom corners. Wipe early spots with a cleaning spray and improve airflow. If mould keeps coming back, tell your landlord: it may be a leak.
Window screens, a mosquito net or a mosquito lamp make a big difference, especially in ground-floor rooms or homes near water.