Owning or renting a condo is the perfect way to enjoy a beach vacation year-round. While the convenience, relaxation, and enjoyment you get out of your condo are all great, sand can wreak havoc on your furniture and other interiors. Here are several helpful tips to keep sand on the beach where it belongs, and not in your condo. 

How to Keep Sand Out of Your Beach Condo

1. Place Doormats at Every Entrance

The easiest way to reduce the amount of sand trekked through your condo is to put mats in front of every entrance, including patios and balconies. These mats are designed to catch dirt and sand before you bring it inside. Ask your family and houseguests to stomp their feet a bit on the mat before they come in to help loosen and remove additional sand stuck to their shoes.

2. Use Beach Shoes

Even further, you can limit sand on your condo floor and furniture by designating one pair of sandals or flip-flops as your “beach shoes.” Once you arrive home, leave the shoes by the front door until the next time you head to the beach.

3. Remember to Rinse

Before leaving the beach, take advantage of the showering facilities to rinse sand off your body, paying special attention to the sand that gets caked on your feet. You can also rinse belongings like shoes, mesh beach totes, and beach toys. The less sand on your personal items, the less sand gets embedded into your couch and rugs. 

4. Swap the Towel for a Chair

Instead of laying a towel directly on the sand, use a beach chair that you can easily rinse off. This leaves your towel clean and sand free — ready to dry you off after a dip in the ocean. 

If sand has damaged the furniture in your beach condo over the years, let Beachside Furniture & Interiors in Gulf Shores, AL, update your space. For nearly 20 years, they have provided condo-dwellers with everything from mattresses and window treatments to bedroom and living room furniture. In addition to carrying pieces from top-rated companies like Palm Springs Rattan®, Bassett Mirror Co.®, Broyhill®, and John Thomas Furniture®, they also have a large stock of high-quality outdoor furniture, so you can relax in comfort as you enjoy your beautiful outdoor space. They even offer free interior decoration services to help turn your condo furnishing dreams into reality. To learn more about their services, call (251) 968-2734. Visit them online to view their digital gallery.