Furniture Care

We do not change the furniture in the house often, and old furniture made of precious wood and objects of applied art pass from generation to generation. The charm of natural wood furniture is undeniable - such interior items are always in fashion, and careful maintenance of the furniture will ensure its durability.

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Care for natural wood furniture - the basic rules

Among the variety of household chemicals, furniture care products occupy only a small part, but no one calls into question the need for these products. Wooden furniture is very sensitive to changes in humidity, exposure to sunlight and any temperature changes.

To maintain the beauty and durability of interior items, we recommend that you observe the following rules:

1. Furniture must be used in accordance with its functional purpose.
2. Do not place the headset closer than one meter away from radiators or other heat sources.
3. The air temperature in the apartment should not be lower than +15 C, and relative humidity - 65%.
4. Assemble the furniture in full accordance with the assembly schemes (drawings). If necessary, to assemble complex products, attract qualified specialists.
5. Protect the surface of the decor and its structural elements from any mechanical damage.
6. During operation, do not use excessive force when opening doors, drawers or other moving parts.
7. Ensure proper operation of the movable elements by adjusting the hinges and lubricating the guide rails with paraffin or a similar, non-aggressive product.
8. Transport the headset only when unassembled.
9. For furniture care, use special cleaning and polishing agents.

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Features of wooden furniture

Wood is a porous material that has the ability to absorb and release moisture. With sudden changes in the level of humidity, the furniture either swells or shrinks, which can be indicated by poorly closing doors or, with difficulty, a chest of drawers. In addition, the wood splits, cracks appear on it and, in the end, wood insects can threaten it.

If you provide proper care for wooden furniture, then it will serve you for a long time and can still please your grandchildren.

Follow these care tips:

1. Make sure that sunlight does not get on the furniture made of wood, as they can change the color of wood, whitish spots and stains appear on the headset, and polishing may crack.
2. Do not store furniture in rooms with wet floors, as well as in the attic and in the garage.
3. Protect furniture from spilled liquids and the effects of heat from hot cups, glasses, and plates. Use coasters and trays.
4. Make sure that water from a vase with flowers does not spill onto the headset. Spilled liquids should be removed immediately with a paper towel or soft cloth.
5. Do not leave wet items or rags on a wooden surface, as the furniture does not tolerate moisture.
6. Keep paint and other chemicals away from furniture.
7. Wipe off dust on the headset regularly with a soft cloth dampened with an antistatic agent.
8. When wiping the dust, do not move, but raise objects standing on the surface so as not to scratch the polish.
9. Lift furniture by its strongest part. For example, a table for legs, a chair for a seat. Do not pull furniture on the floor if you want to move an item. This loosens the legs.
10. When choosing a care product for wooden furniture, pay attention to the coating (type of varnish) of the surface.
11. For painted surfaces, use a neutral solvent-free product.
12. Do not use the tool to update polishing more often 3-4 times a year, since an excess of protective substances can cause a film to appear on the surface, which will be difficult to get rid of.
13. Use a paste-like wax to mask small cracks.

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Furniture Care

For the care of wooden furniture produce three types of products.

Polishes

The principle of operation of this product for the care of wooden furniture is surface polishing. Periodic polishing will help keep the furniture its original appearance. They produce polishes in two versions: aerosols or creams. Such furniture products are made on the basis of oils and include other components, due to which they obtain the following cleaning effect:

1. Polishes easily remove dirt and give shine to the surface.
2. Filling microcracks, the polish restores and evens out the structure of the material.
3. Many tools add to their main function and the quality of the antistatic agent.
4. Most polishes incorporate perfumes that give the furniture not only shine, but also a pleasant aroma.
5. Using these tools, you protect the headset from dust, sunlight, water, and greasy and dirty fingerprints.

Important! Choose a polish taking into account the material of which the surface is made. For example, for varnished surfaces, a special polish is required, which does not dry the material, and for non-varnished furniture universal remedies are also suitable.

Wax based products

The purpose of these products is not only to remove impurities and give shine, but also to form a protective film of wax on the surface.

Wax-based products protect the wooden surface from water, create an antistatic coating, protect against mechanical damage and give a matte sheen to processed products.

Important! Such wood furniture care products can be used on top of or instead of polishes. For example, liquid wax must be applied to a clean surface for optimal results. To do this, the surface is cleaned with a cleaner, and the wax is applied with a clean soft cloth and left for several minutes, after which it is necessary to polish the surface with a little effort with a clean soft cloth.

Dry Cleaning Products

This product removes dust well and removes static electricity from the varnish layer. Basically, dry cleaners look like polishing wipes. In the absence of special tools, you can use a dry flannelette rag, and for carved furniture with a soft round brush.

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Folk furniture care products

In household chemical stores, there are a lot of means for caring for wooden furniture, but natural environmentally friendly products are quite expensive and it is not always possible to buy them. In addition, some synthetic products can cause respiratory irritation, allergies, and other unpleasant symptoms. Therefore, we bring to your attention several folk recipes for the care of interior items, which are absolutely safe and give an equally effective cleaning result.

Composition No. 1

This environmentally friendly product is suitable for all types of wood, including laminate.

To prepare the composition you will need:

• Vegetable oil - 2 parts;
• Lemon juice - 1 part.

Important! You can use any, even expired oil.

Using:

1. Prepare the mixture and pour it into the spray bottle.
2. Put means on a napkin and wipe the processed surface.
3. Dry the wooden surface with another cloth.

Composition No. 2

If the first composition seems too fat to you, then prepare the following mixture:

• Table vinegar - ¼ st .;
• Vegetable oil - a few drops.

The method of application is the same as when using the above means for the care of wooden furniture.

Composition No. 3

This tool can be used for polishing and additional furniture protection. Turpentine will clean the furniture, and wax will give additional shine, protection and a pleasant smell.

You will need:

• Beeswax - 50 g;
• Turpentine - 140g.

Finely grate the wax and mix with turpentine.

Important! Use this composition is not necessary often (1-2 times a year). Unprocessed wood can also be treated with the composition. It is better to do this at night so that the product can absorb and dry.

Composition No. 4

This product is effective for unprocessed surfaces, especially kitchen surfaces, because often kitchens use wooden worktops that require more private and thorough care.

To prepare the product you will need:

• Walnut oil - 1 part;
• Flaxseed oil - 1 part;
• Essential oil (citrus) - 1-2 drops;
• Beeswax - 1 part.

Important! Melt the beeswax, and then mix all the ingredients. Shake well before use.

Composition No. 5

This tool is one of the best care products for unprocessed wood or outdoor furniture. This composition will provide the highest level of protection compared to the effect that ordinary vegetable oil gives.

To prepare the product you will need:

• Mineral oil - 1 cup;
• Lemon (or other) oil - 1 teaspoon.

Helpful hints:

• If the furniture is old and has lost its luster, then you can revive it with tea. Brew a couple of tea bags in a pan. When it is infused, moisten a napkin in the drink, wring it well and wipe the surface to be treated.
• If furniture remains whitish spots after hot objects, use the following remedy: mix salt and vegetable oil in equal parts. Apply the composition to the stain, leave for several hours. Then - remove the mixture, wipe the surface with a clean, dry cloth.
• Kerosene well cleans and removes stains from polished and varnished surfaces.
• To care for the furniture, you can prepare the following composition: boil a piece of wax in a glass of beer. Dampen a soft cloth in a warm composition and apply a thin layer on lacquered furniture. After the composition has dried, polish the surface with a dry cloth made of wool.

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Restoring wooden furniture

Natural wood furniture requires special attention. It is necessary not only to remove dust and dirt from the surface, but also to monitor the timely protection of the material from the harmful effects of external factors.

The most natural and effective way to protect wood is oil. A tree, impregnated with oil, becomes moisture resistant, and at the same time acquires a beautiful shade. Oils not only create a protective layer on the surface of the tree, but, being absorbed into the structure, protect it from the inside.

Important! For the treatment of wooden surfaces use:

• Tung oil. An oil-treated tree becomes resistant to moisture and acquires a matte color.
• Teak oil. Use to obtain a glossy effect.
• Danish oil. It is used to protect wooden products, gives the furniture a matte shade.
• Mahogany furniture is refreshed by rubbing with burdock oil.

Repair Mastic

To restore furniture and eliminate small scratches, mastic is used for furniture. Due to its composition, it masks flaws and gives products a soft shine.The composition of the mastic may include: beeswax or wax of the Brazilian palm carnauba, as well as coloring substances, solvents. There is a polishing mastic for sale, both light and dark shades. Therefore, you can choose the perfect tone for your object that has lost its attractiveness.

Important! Use mastic strictly according to the instructions, having previously cleaned the surface well.

Folk remedies for removing scratches and cracks

If scratches or cracks are very large, it is better to take the furniture not restoration to specialists. They will clean, polish, polish and, if necessary, repaint the material or apply varnish. If the problem is small, try to deal with it at home. Such wooden furniture care products will suit you:

• On products made of oak, walnut, mahogany, scratches that have appeared can be painted over with a weak iodine solution.
• Remove stains from liquids on oak furniture with cigarette ash mixed with a few drops of vegetable oil.
• Wipe walnut furniture with a mixture of olive oil and red wine 1: 1.
• To make scratches or cracks, carefully apply mayonnaise on the damaged area, leave it overnight. The wood will swell, causing the crack to close.
• It is possible to make small scratches not visible with an ordinary walnut. Rub the damaged area several times with a peeled nut, taking a break between the procedures. Walnut oil is absorbed into the wood structure, evens out the tone of the entire surface and the damage will no longer be noticeable.

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We hope that your wooden furniture, thanks to our tips and recommendations for care, will last a long time, and you will pass it on to your great-grandchildren.