Wooden furniture is available on the market for so long. They give a simple yet very elegant look which is why most of the people prefer them over another type of furniture. Since the demand for such furniture is high, the cost of wooden furniture is getting increased too. Not all the people can afford to buy it. Well, buying is one thing but if you want it to last long, you must take care of it properly. Many people do not know how to properly take care of the wooden furniture and end up in dismay after a few years.
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When you buy a piece of wooden furniture your idea is that it will last you a lifetime without posing much trouble. But what you tend to overlook is that wooden furniture needs proper care. Given below are some tips that will help you to take care of your furniture and increase its life.
Tips To Clean Wooden Furniture:
#1. If you want to clean the wooden furniture, then using lukewarm water and mild detergent will be enough for it. You can clean wooden furniture with water, but you need to remember that you cannot soak it. If there are hard-to-reach places for furniture, then you can simply use an old toothbrush and a soft cloth to clean those surfaces. After cleaning with water, it is important to dry the furniture immediately with a soft cloth.
#2. After you have cleaned the furniture properly, it is now time to protect the wood finish. You can use soft paste wax for this purpose. They are widely available at all the hardware stores near you. Read the label of the product and apply a thin coat on the furniture. Wait for 10 minutes and then buff the area lightly with a smooth cloth. You need to buff the wood again after waiting for 30 minutes, but this time you have to be vigorous. The shine will last for many months.
#3. Do not install your wooden furniture in direct sunlight. The temperature rises quite high during the summer season and it can easily toast the finish, color and destroy the wooden furniture over a time period. The wood will dry out and crack.
#4. Wooden furniture should not be installed near heating units or vents. Dry heat will dry out the wood and shrink it, leaving cracks. During the dry months, you need to use a humidifier to bring up the level of moisture to 40 to 45 percent.
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#5. If you want a quick solution and a touch up, you can use the appropriate color of shoe polish on the scratches and chips. It helps to make them invisible for the time being. If you carefully use a matching felt tip pen color marker, it will hide even better.
#6. If you want to polish metal handles, then you need to take it off the furniture. You need to be meticulous about the task and make a note about what piece goes where. Use a good quality metal polish for a long-lasting shine. Once it's buffed, you can re-install it, but be careful and do not scratch the wood surface.
#7. Wood is not a living thing and it cannot feed. Take your idea away from the mind. Stop watching unnecessary advertisements. You need to understand that when wooden furniture gets sealed no polish or oil will work over it. It is absolutely a waste of time.
#8. If you see a white hazy ring on the wood, then please do not panic there are a lot of ways to remove it. If there are hot coffee mug marks on your table, they can also be removed easily. The least invasive method is to use a mild abrasive, like a mixture of baking soda, oil, and non-gel toothpaste. You can rub this paste on a small spot with fingers or use a soft cloth for large areas.
These are some of the tips that can be extremely useful in everyday life of a home owner owning wooden furniture.
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