Barsaat and Flood Season

Three Simple Fixes to Stop Monsoon Slips at Home (Video)

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Learn the three biggest slip hazards in your home during the rainy season and quick, practical steps to make each area safe. From bathroom mats to grip footwear, we cover the essentials you can apply today.

Stay safe this Barsaat with easy habits and a final tip that can prevent night-time falls. This video offers general advice, not medical guidance.

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Did you know most monsoon slips happen in just three places?

Did you know most monsoon slips happen in just three places?

Slips in Barsaat

In the monsoon, slips happen most often in the bathroom, a mossy courtyard, and dark hallways when the power goes out. Stay with me for three quick fixes and a final tip that makes all the difference.

Bathroom safety

The bathroom is a slip hotspot. Put an anti-slip mat inside the tub and an absorbent one at the door. After each shower, squeegee the floor and open a vent. Add a grab rail by the toilet. A non-slip stool helps older users sit safely.

Courtyard & stairs

Mossy courtyards, roofs and stairs get algae-slick in rain. Sweep, then scrub with a brush and detergent or diluted bleach. Rinse and let sun dry. Paint a stripe on step edges. Add a handrail on one side and have older users hold it each time.

Green film warning

The green film on a courtyard in August is as slippery as soap. It feels like soap under a wet foot. Scrub it, don't step around it.

Grip footwear

Pick chappals with a soft rubber sole, deep ridges, and a back strap so the heel stays in place. Hard plastic soles slip on wet tiles. Keep a dry, grippy pair for the bathroom and replace when the ridges wear flat.

Three danger spots

Most falls happen in just three places at home during barsaat, so focusing on those spots can prevent most accidents, especially for elderly parents and anyone on blood pressure or sleep medication.

The one tip

The single habit that stops night-time falls is to have a bright torch or rechargeable lamp right on the bedside table, plus motion-sensor lights along the path. Keep the torch charged and within arm’s reach, and clear the route of cords and clutter.

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