Hello World! Welcome Friends! All the furniture in your home needs to be looked after if you want it to last. This is simply a fact of life. But, you’re probably already aware that wood requires a little more care.
Of course, wood is a good choice for home furnishings, it’s durable, sustainable, and warm, creating a delightful ambiance in your home. Best of all, if you know a quality furniture repair specialist, you can repair damage and keep your favorite wooden furniture for a lifetime.
To help you achieve this, you need to be aware of the following tips to care for wood furniture.
Dusting
Dusting is simple and the most important step in maintaining your wooden furniture. When dust sits on wood it dulls it. But, it also slowly penetrates the outer layer, potentially causing issues in the future. It can even cause issues for human health!
You can dust your wooden furniture weekly with a microfiber cloth. This type of cloth attracts dust to it, making the dusting process easier and more effective.
Polish
Many people choose to polish or wax their wood furniture every week. This isn’t necessary. Although most waxes and polishes won’t harm the wood, they will create a buildup of the substance on the outer surface of the wood.
While this can be seen as protective, it also detracts from the real look and feel of the wood. Polish can also stop the wood from breathing, preventing it from expanding and contracting naturally with heat and moisture.
Instead, wax or polish it just once or twice a year. It’s enough to keep it looking fantastic.
Don’t Slide
When you need to move wood furniture around you should lift it, even if that means getting someone to help. When you slide the furniture you place strain on the legs. This can cause them to move slightly, straining the joints and increasing the risk that something will break.
It’s much easier and cheaper to lift your wooden furniture than it is to have a broken leg properly fixed.
Be Careful What You Put On It
Obviously, some items are designed to have things placed on them, such as wooden tables. However, you need to be aware of the damage that can be done by heavy items or water. If you’re placing drinks on the wooden surface always use a protective mat. The same is true if you’re placing hot dishes on the wood.
If you have heavy ornaments then consider using a base to spread the weight and move them regularly. If you don’t you may find that the area under the ornament is a different color from the rest of the furniture. This is because the rest of the item is fading with the light, the bit under the ornament isn’t.
It can be hard to get an even color again.
Looking after wood furniture doesn’t need to be difficult or time-consuming, you just need to adopt the right procedures and your wood furniture will look great for a lifetime.
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