Maintaining Wood Furniture
Wooden furniture is porous in nature and needs regular cleaning and dusting to maintain its shine and luster. Whether it is teak, rosewood, elm or birch furniture adequate care and maintenance is a must. To avoid termite, accumulation of dust and dirt, and protection from scratches you must take care of your wooden furniture. Here are some pointers that can help you to maintain the quality of your wooden furniture and keep it as good as new.
- Regular cleaning: Use a damp cloth for cleaning your wooden furniture. It is advisable to wipe in the direction of the wood grain as it will enhance the shine of the furniture. Do not make use of any cleaning sprays that include harsh chemicals as they can cause discoloration of the polish and spoil the wood significantly.
- Regular dusting: Daily dusting is very important to remove dust, dirt and stains as they can affect the luster and finish of the furniture significantly. It is advisable to use feather duster, treated cloths, soft lint-free cloths, or terry towels as they attract and hold dust.
- Make use of coasters and mats: To protect the surface of your wooden furniture from spills, stains and other damages it is advisable make use of pads, coasters and mats. Placing coasters on the wooden tables also protect it from scratches and does not damage the finish of the furniture.
- Routine polish: The wooden furniture should be polished on regular intervals to maintain its shine. It is advisable to use the polish in accordance to the type of furniture to achieve best results. One thing to keep in mind while polishing the furniture is that do not use lot of polish coating as this may create a cloudy film on the its surface.
- Use paste wax: Waxing should be done once a year to protect the wooden furniture. It is advisable to make use of paste wax as it repels dust and protects the wooden surface from scratches. It recommendable to remove the old wax with help a mild non-alkaline soap and water solution before applying the new wax coating.
- Do not drag or slide: While cleaning or dusting the wooden furniture do drag or slide the furniture or the objects kept on it as it can weaken the legs of the furniture and cause scratches on its surface. It is advisable to lift it instead but before lifting check there are no loose joints.
- Avoid direct sunlight: Extreme temperature can spoil the polish or wax of the furniture significantly. It is advisable not to place your wooden furniture in direct sunlight or near fireplaces, heaters and radiators.
- Avoid humidity: Wooden furniture expands and contracts with changes in humidity in the weather, hence it advisable to use air conditioners to control the humidity in the area where wooden furniture is kept. And never keep wooden furniture in damp basement, attic or garage.
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