Solid wood furniture is expensive, but it is environmentally friendly and durable, and is loved by many families. But maintenance has also become a problem. In order to keep the solid wood home furnishings at home glamorous forever, you cannot miss this article.
Seven tips to keep solid wood homes bright and beautiful forever
1. Solid wood contains water. When the air humidity is too low, hardwood furniture will shrink and expand when it is too high. Generally, solid wood furniture has a shrinkage layer during production, but when using it, you should be careful not to place it in places that are too humid or too dry, such as close to high-temperature and high-heat places such as stove heating, or basements that are too humid to avoid mold or cracks.
2. If it is a bungalow or a house with a lower terrain, the floor must be damp and the furniture legs must be properly raised, otherwise the legs will be easily corroded by moisture.
3. When moving or moving furniture, you should hold it gently and not pull it hard to avoid damaging the mortise and tenon structure. Tables and chairs cannot be lifted, and they are prone to fall off. They should be lifted from both sides of the table and under the chair surface. It is best to remove the cabinet door and then lift it, which can reduce the weight and avoid movement of the cabinet door. If you want to move particularly heavy furniture, you can use a soft rope to put it under the furniture chassis and lift it before moving it.
4. Avoid placing too heavy items on the surface of furniture for a long time, especially TVs, fish tanks, etc., which will deform the furniture. It is not advisable to lay airtight materials such as plastic cloth on the desktop.
5. If the floor in the room is uneven, the furniture will be deformed over time. The avoidance is to use small pieces of wood to level it.
6. Never use wet rags or rough rags to wipe furniture, especially old furniture. Use a clean and soft pure cotton cloth, add a little furniture wax or walnut oil after a period of time, and gently wipe it back and forth along the wood grain.
7. The surface of furniture should be avoided to rub against hard objects to avoid damaging the paint surface and wood surface texture. For example, be especially careful when placing decorative items such as porcelain and copper, and it is best to put a soft cloth on it.
You have basically mastered the maintenance of solid wood furniture, so take action quickly! Let your furniture shine!