HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR FURNITURE?

Furniture plays a crucial role in interior designing since it covers up most of the surface space. Wooden furniture, with its unique vintage charm adds a sense of allure to your abode. Any furniture piece is the focal point and worthy of all attention and it is for this very reason that one must give its maintenance extra care and attention.

Here are a few tips that you could use to make sure your wooden furniture long lasting.

1:Minimal sunlight exposure:

Direct sunlight is not good for wooden furniture since it results in a phenomenon called ‘spotting’ where bright and dark spots appear, making the furniture look worn out. To mitigate the effect of sunlight one can, use a table cloth that would work as a shield.

        2:Maintain temperature:

Be mindful of the objects you keep on the furniture. Avoid using extremely hot and cold objects since they tend to leave an impression that may distort the original texture of the furniture. One can also use coasters and table mats to keep the furniture secure.

 3:Age and grace:

Every kind of furniture ages with time and all you need to do is let it age gracefully. The furniture may acquire a new character and texture, some wood might lighten and some would get dark.

4:Keep sharp objects at bay:

Avoid keep sharp object on furniture since they can easily leave a scratch which can spoil the whole look of a particular piece.

5:Oil and wax magic:

Oiling and waxing are considered extremely important and highly recommended since it provides a shiny varnish along with adding a protective layer. Also, a coating on the surface levels up the whole appearance and therefore it is advisable to season the furniture once in every three months.

6:Warm water for cleaning:

You should always use warm water along with mild dish soap to clean the furniture. Carefully clean it until the dust wears off and wipe the residual moisture with dry cloth.

7:Dust it well:

To have a shiny furniture, a regular and right amount of dusting is important since it keeps the surface clean and sparkling. You can use a soft dry cotton cloth to wipe the dust particles.

 Considering these small tips can keep your furniture fresh and new for longer periods.