Essentials for a safe and comfortable rainy season at home

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) – Living in a tropical country, the cold, gloomy weather caused by constant heavy downpours during the rainy season surely inspires you to stay at home, bundle up, and make the most out of a chilly day. While the rainy season is still far from over, consider rain-proofing your home and provide extra comfort, safety, and preparedness for any emergencies.
Stay warm and always be ready for unforeseen situations during the wet season. Check out these useful and practical rainy season must-haves from Wilcon Depot.
For added warmth and comfort
Storage Water Heater

Ariston Andris Slim 30L Capacity Storage Water Heater
Another way to stay warm this rainy season is by having warm showers. Ariston water heaters can heat up from 40 to 80 degrees and can store up to 8 gallons of water securing clean water to use in case of any water interruptions. These water heaters are also very easy to install and do not take up a large space in the bathroom.
Food Warmer

Heim Food Warmer – 4L Capacity
If you’re looking for more satisfying ways to stay warm during the rainy season, cook a nice tasty soup and put it in a Heim food warmer. It will keep your rainy day food warm and even more delectable to eat even in long hours. It is made from high-grade stainless steel and glass that prevents it from breaking or getting damaged by constant heat.
Portable Water Purifier

Solutherm Mineral Water Purifier Pot
Securing food and water are always the topmost priority in every emergency situation. Always have accessible purified water at home with a portable water purifier from Solutherm. With its self-purifying system, you can easily pour tap water in and get naturally purified water once it goes through different types of purifying minerals.
Fleece Blankets

Safdie Fleece Blanket
Rainy days are the perfect time to cuddle up in a nice, cozy blanket while enjoying a hot drink. Stay warm and comfy with a fleece blanket from Safdie & Co. These are hypoallergenic premium quality blankets that offer the ultimate comfort you’re looking for.
For better security during storm emergencies
Gasoline Generator

Electron Gasoline Generator
More often than not, power outages occur when there’s heavy rainfall. Make sure to have a backup power source in case of unforeseen loss of electricity. Trust Electron to provide sufficient electricity during emergencies. It will allow you to avoid unnecessary accidents navigating through indoors, prevent damages to your appliances due to energy fluctuation.
Rechargeable Fan and Lamp

Alphalux Rechargeable Fan and Lamp w/ radio
During huge storms, it is important to stay updated with the latest news about the weather. In case of a power outage, have a rechargeable fan and lamp with a radio from Alphalux ready to use. This 3-in-1 emergency device is a must-have for situations where you’re stuck at home with no power.
Large Water Jug

Igloo Water Jug 5 Gallon
Aside from power outages, water interruptions are also a common occurrence during heavy storms. Always be ready and stock clean water in a large water jug from Igloo. These jugs are tightly sealed, perfect for consumption and other uses.
Battery-powered Walkie Talkies

Cobra Walkie Talkie Family Set
In case you get separated from your loved ones without any other source of communication during emergencies, keeping walkie-talkies with you is a great way to stay updated with each other’s current state. Cobra offers handy walkie-talkies that can work for up to an 8-mile range allowing you to have consistent communication with your loved ones.
For optimal home safety and maintenance
Electronic Leak Detector

Zircon Electronic Water Detector
One way of keeping your home items, especially your appliances, in top shape during the rainy season is ensuring that they aren’t being damaged due to leaks. Keep track of your household essentials and place a Zircon leak detector in areas where there is potential for flooding or leaking. This device sounds an alarm the second it gets wet, alerting you to a possible water leak. This leak detector is ideal for under sinks, near water heaters, basements, near dishwashers and refrigerators, under fish tanks, and near plumbing and toilet area.
Entryway Shoe Rack

Euroware 2-tier Stackable Shoe Rack
One of the struggles of going home on a rainy day is keeping your floors clean and dry. Keep your footwear in one place with a Euroware shoe rack. It can store up to 6 pairs of shoes, neatly organized. It requires no tools for assembling and comes with sturdy metal poles that can easily carry even heavyweight footwear.
Multi-purpose ladder

P.Tech Multi-Purpose Ladder
Every storm passing can affect every home differently from leaks, roof damages, fallen tree branches, and other outdoor aftereffects. For quick fixes on hard-to-reach areas after a storm, use a multi-purpose ladder from P.tech. This adjustable aluminum ladder is perfect for reaching high spaces like ceilings and roofs. It can also easily fit in tight storage with its foldable feature, allowing easier handling and mobility.
Handy Tools

Truper Tools
Another ideal partner for proper maintenance and repair especially after heavy rainfall is handy tools from Truper. They can help cut your work by half and allow you to do it more efficiently. From fixing pipes and clearing out tree branches to fix broken house parts, tools are an essential part of doing your rainy day task more smoothly.
Tool Box Organizer

Truper Tool Box
To keep your tools organized and ready for use, store them in a large toolbox from Truper. It is made from high-grade plastic that can easily carry heavy-weight tools. These toolboxes also come with detachable compartments where you can place smaller tools like screws, nails, and tape measures.
Be ready for heavy rainfalls and emergencies and complete all your essentials from Wilcon Depot. Enjoy an amazing online shopping experience with the newest Wilcon Online Store and complete all your home needs in just a few clicks here: shop.wilcon.com.ph.
Or visit any of their 67 stores nationwide and explore the limitless product selections that Wilcon offers ranging from Tiles, Sanitarywares, Plumbing, Furniture, Home Interior, Building Materials, Hardware, Electrical, Appliances, and other DIY items.
To ensure a safe and convenient shopping environment in all Wilcon stores, the company continuously prioritizes the implementation of necessary precautionary measures to maintain the health and well-being of both employees and valued customers.
You can also shop through your personal shopper with the Browse, Call, and Collect/Deliver service. For the list of participating stores with their pick-up and delivery contact details, click this link: www.wilcon.com.ph/content/328-bcc-branches.
Another shopping alternative is the Wilcon Virtual Tour. An online shopping option wherein customers can contact the nearest Wilcon store via Facebook Messenger App. Customers can contact the nearest stores, and the Wilcon team will take you on a virtual tour where you can explore the available products inside their physical stores.
Wilcon also provides contactless payment options to its customers like bank transfers, GCash, PayMaya, InstaPay, PesoNet, WeChat, and Alipay for customers’ convenience.
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