subject: Wooden Furniture Care - Tips to Keep in Mind [print this page] Wooden Furniture Care - Tips to Keep in Mind
Wooden furniture is the best way to add a quaint look to your house. However, like all furniture, wooden furniture requires regular maintenance, and in fact it would require a little more maintenance and care as compared to the other furniture - but that's a price that one has to pay to make their home look beautiful. Most wooden furniture loses its life because there is no regular care taken, or because people generally ignore these tips. Keep these tips in mind to give your wooden furniture a better look and longer life.
Regular Dusting:
The best way to maintain your furniture is by dusting it regularly, so that it dust and other foreign objects do not settle on it. Dust not only takes away the sheen and gloss of furniture, but also makes the basic material quite weak.
Dusting wood itself should be done very carefully. If you have anything on top of the wood furniture, make sure that it lifted. Do not slide the object, as that may scratch the furniture and damage it permanently.
Keep Away from Water:
Another aspect to remember is to keep the wood away from water or any liquids. As long as the wood keeps its polish, water will not seep in and destroy the material, but once the wood begins to wear and tear, the water or beverage may seep into the wooden texture and weaken it.
Keep away from Sunlight:
Unless and until it is really necessary, do not keep furniture under direct sunlight. If you are pressed to keep it, make sure that you have some kind of table cloth to shield it from the sun. Direct sunlight will damage your wooden furniture.
Don't be a Drag:
Wooden furniture is relatively weaker than iron and steel furniture. Therefore, while cleaning and moving wooden furniture, do not drag it, but lift it to and fro. This will not only be good for your tiles, but will also help to keep the strength of the furniture intact.
Do not polish too much:
You should polish your wood only three or four times in the entire year. Also, while polishing, keep in mind not to use too much polish, as you might eventually end up having a kind of film on top of your furniture due to the excessive use of polish.
