Four Simple Steps for Wood Furniture Care
When it comes to wood furniture care, the
process is simple and easy. A key to keeping your wood furniture looking
great over the years is to provide it with proper care and maintenance.
From regular dusting to fixing any potential problems before they occur,
remember that the worst thing that you can do for your furniture is to
completely ignore it.
Fine wood furniture is an important
investment and the Ultra Shield Wood Furniture Care Protection Program
provides a 7 year warranty to help protect and maintain the beauty of
your fine wood furniture.
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For this reason, consider these four simple steps
for wood furniture care:
Step One: Dust Regularly
Dust is something that can do much more harm than
good. In addition to giving your home an unclean look and potentially
aggravating allergies in susceptible individuals, dusting regularly can help you
keep your wood conditioned.
Instead of using a thick polish, wax, or spray
that may damage the finish of your wood furniture over time, consider using a
natural element like lemon or orange oil. A dry, soft cloth can work wonders for
any pieces and is the most used tool in proper wood furniture care by far.
In addition to removing the dust and dirt that
accumulates on your wood furniture, you are also adding oil back into the wood
to keep it from drying out and potentially splitting or cracking.
Step Two: Keep it Clean
If your wood furniture becomes particularly dirty,
clean it up with a mixture of soap and water. Be sure to keep the rag or sponge
slightly damp to avoid saturating the wood with water, which can cause the wood
to warp or the finish to buckle.
Furthermore, the soap that you use should be a
non-alkaline based soap and the entire piece should be immediately dried to
prevent the wood from soaking up the solution.
Step Three: Make Repairs when Necessary
When you notice that your wood furniture is in
need of repair, then you should do so immediately. This is especially true with
pieces like tables and chairs, which usually see a good deal of wear and tear.
By leaving your wood pieces damaged and using them
in that state, you can do more damage or potentially ruin the piece completely.
If you are experienced in furniture repair, then consider taking on the task
yourself.
However, if you are unsure of the proper steps
needed in repairing your piece of furniture, then seek the help of a
professional. To keep your furniture in top shape, you should regularly check
your pieces to determine the stability of the joints and to see if any damage
has occurred.
Step Four: Customize the Climate
Since wood is a natural element, humidity plays a
huge part in its condition. For this reason, you should strive to create a
natural environment that is appropriate for your furniture, especially if you
are prone to hot, humid summers.
Try to keep your furniture out of direct sunlight,
as the sun can bleach and dry out your furnishings. Also, maintain the humidity
between 25 and 35 percent. This will ensure that your wood does not dry out, but
that is also does not become saturated and warp or bow.
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