Monsoons in Mumbai are not just about welcoming a break from the heat. The onset of the rainy season — beyond social media posts about the smell of wet earth, and chai and bhajias — requires elaborate planning. Given the added challenge of cramped living spaces in the city, the season means fighting off moisture-laden rooms, humidity, damp beds and cupboards, mould on books and valuables, and more. Rohini Rajagopalan, founder of Organise With Ease, a professional platform that deals with clutter, asserts that following her tips can make our monsoons as Pinterest-y as they look in pictures. She advises to first take stock of one’s collection of books and donate the ones that are not needed. “This way, books can reach people who will actually use them. The same applies to clothes, newspapers and packaging boxes, among other household items,” she says. 

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