10 things that should not be left at the dacha over the winter

In winter, the dacha is not heated or ventilated. Because of this, it is not only cold inside the house, but also damp and musty. Some things may become unusable under such conditions. But it is almost impossible to take absolutely all valuables from a country house, since in most cases the area of ​​apartments is quite limited. It’s worth knowing what things can be left to spend the winter in a cold house, and what should be taken with you to more comfortable conditions.

Food products

All food that is freely available will arouse the interest of wild animals. First of all, mice and rats will come running to such delicacies. They will not only destroy all the supplies they can get to, but will also leave traces of their presence in the house. We can say that the owners of the dacha are very lucky if the rats do not decide to make a nest in the house. These animals' front incisors grow constantly, and if rats need to get to food, they will chew not only plastic or tin, but even concrete.

The only material that rats cannot handle is glass. But a large supply of food in banks can attract homeless people.

All products should be taken with you to the city, or thrown away if they are not of particular value.

Alcoholic drinks

In addition to the fact that alcohol causes an uncontrollable desire to drink in people without a fixed place of residence, it does not tolerate low temperatures well. If the thermometer drops below minus five, the water in the drink begins to crystallize.As a result, the bottle either breaks or the cork pops out.

Canned vegetables or fruits

If the house is not heated in winter, the temperature inside the room will definitely drop below zero. Under such conditions, preservation in glass jars will become unusable. The lid may rip off, the jar itself may burst, but more often than not its contents freeze and lose its taste characteristics.

Fresh vegetables or fruits

Such food products can only be left if the dacha has a good basement. In a normal room, high humidity levels and low temperatures will cause vegetables and fruits to freeze or rot.

In order to preserve the harvest in the basement, you need to camouflage the entrance well, and also attach the lid to the room with something heavy so that wild animals do not get inside.

Plants' seeds

Usually, unused spring seeds or self-collected seeds are stored at the dacha. Low temperature, high humidity and rodents can easily spoil the seed. It’s worth taking him away from the dacha.

Bed linen and clothing

In addition to the fact that these items are often carried away from dachas by thieves, during the winter the fabric acquires an unpleasant odor, which is difficult to get rid of. There is also a risk of damage from mice and rats that like to live in bedding.

If it is not possible to take clothes and bedding with you, then all things need to be put in a closet, or even better, placed in vacuum bags. Also, do not neglect anti-moth products and flavorings to prevent the smell of dampness. You can arrange bedding and clothes with branches of lavender or juniper.It is advisable to place sachets of silica gel between the layers of fabric - it is usually placed in the box with new shoes.

Liquid detergents and chemicals for the garden

Soap or washing powder can be left at the dacha. This applies to all chemicals in dry form. But liquids will become unusable when exposed to low temperatures. Most of these substances can be used indoors.

Electrical devices

If the room is not heated, the humidity level in it increases. This may deteriorate the condition of household electrical appliances.

Metal parts of electrical appliances become rusty. If it is not possible to transport such devices to the city, you should treat the metal parts with machine oil and ensure sealed packaging.

Equipment that runs on batteries should not be stored at low temperatures, otherwise it will become unusable. If necessary, you can simply remove the battery and take it with you.

If there is a refrigerator in the house, it should be turned off, defrosted, thoroughly rinsed and dried. It is recommended to completely turn off the electricity during the winter.

To protect household appliances from thieves, it is worth pretending that they are out of order. For example, you can remove the door from a washing machine and take it into your apartment. Some summer residents paint refrigerators or washing machines in bright colors. This disguise provides additional protection against thieves.

Valuables

All items that have even the slightest financial value should be taken with you. If thieves get into the house, they will have nothing to take.

You should not rely on various hiding places - experienced thieves will find them first.

Electric pump

If the dacha has an autonomous water supply system and the well is equipped with a submersible pump, then such a device can be left only if there is complete confidence in safety. In order to prevent equipment from freezing, the well or borehole should be insulated.

Very often, surface pumps are used in dachas, which fail when exposed to low temperatures. Such a device must be taken into the apartment and stored at a stable temperature.

Before leaving the dacha, you should pack the washed dishes in plastic wrap and spread poison for mice and rats in the room. Gas and water must be turned off. All padlocks should be lubricated with grease and covered with plastic bottles to prevent moisture from entering. You should also check the condition of the roof and gutters. If possible, window openings should be covered with wooden panels. This will help avoid robberies and the consequences of natural phenomena.

It is also necessary to check that there is no water in all possible containers and hoses. If through carelessness it remains, then over the winter this container will become unusable from repeated defrosting and freezing.

If possible, it is worth connecting the house to the alarm system. The signal must be sent to a security company, or to the owner’s personal phone.