Solid wood furniture is considered one of the best. And this is not at all surprising, because she is beautiful, good-quality, and also lasts “for centuries.” Really high-quality solid wood furniture is quite difficult to find. Solid wood furniture from Deysus-M is a sign of quality and durability. But in order to prolong the excellent appearance of furniture products, it is necessary to provide them with decent care.
Basic operating rules
Products of expensive breeds look beautiful, expensive and stylish. But such an interior, especially one made from solid real wood, reacts poorly to negative external influences. In rooms with high humidity, bubbles and spots appear, and the color fades. Dry air, too high and low temperatures are the cause of small cracks, and from direct sunlight the varnish gradually ages and loses saturation.
Caring for natural wood furniture begins with creating optimal indoor conditions:
- air humidity – 40-65%;
- temperature – above +15 degrees;
- distance from heating devices at least 1 meter;
- no exposure to direct sunlight (avoid installation near windows, frequently opening balcony doors);
- location on flat planes to avoid breakage, displacement of hinges and deformation of the shape of the boards.
Excessive dry air and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight harm not only the fibers of valuable species, but also the upholstery of furniture, especially leather. It is strongly recommended not to place leather sofas, stools, armchairs and other products near fireplaces, radiators, heaters, air conditioners, open window openings, or balconies.
Tip: To humidify too dry air in a room, it is recommended to install an aquarium or vase with water.
Responsible manufacturers provide their products with instructions on how to care for natural wood furniture. General recommendations include the following:
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using a product for the gentle care of wooden furniture without hard abrasives, chlorine, ammonia and acetone; - 2
rubbing with a soft cloth made of rags, suede, flannel; - 3
replacing wet cleaning with dry cleaning, and if water is used (for example, to remove complex stains), everything is wiped dry.
The production process uses whole valuable species, as well as consumable raw materials such as chipboard and MDF. Wooden furniture can be veneered, varnished, painted, or film. It is necessary to select compositions for cleaning and polishing in accordance with the type of raw material and rock. It is also important to remember that if moisture gets on the surface of valuable wood or chipboard, MDF, it must be eliminated in the next few minutes. Seeping through the top coating and getting to the fibers of the raw material, the liquid can forever ruin the appearance of your kitchen set, leading to the appearance of blisters, peeling of edges, paint or varnish.
How to wipe wood surfaces?
The surface of wooden furniture should be wiped with wax and vegetable oil using wet or dry wipes made of soft fabric or suede. In this case, movements must be made in the direction of the grain of the wood: this helps remove contaminants from the pores. It's better to do this every week.
And one more important tip: if water gets on the furniture, you need to wipe it off immediately so that moisture does not penetrate into the solid wood through the seams.
In addition, it is worth protecting furniture from impacts. To do this, place it so that the doors do not touch it when opening. You can use rubber suction cups that will serve as a shock absorber between the door and the furniture.
And every year it is recommended to check whether the fastenings are tightened well and, if necessary, tighten them. This will protect the structure from deformation and the wood in areas near the fastenings from destruction. It is also important to ensure that the furniture stands on a level floor, preventing its elements from becoming distorted. This will help keep your interiors looking great.
Features of preserving solid wood and veneer
Caring for furniture made of natural wood requires some effort, since such sets are capricious. It is necessary to create the correct temperature in the room, eliminate exposure to high humidity and sunlight. Special compositions are chosen that are not water-based and should not include silicone, which quickly ages the fibers. For wiping, it is recommended to choose a soft cloth made of cloth, plush, velvet and use oil (professional) for caring for wooden furniture. A pigmented paste or polish for valuable breeds will help hide small scratches.
A special veneered coating made from expensive wood is applied over chipboard or plywood. It must be protected from exposure to hot and cold objects that leave stains. It is advisable to wipe the veneer with a slightly damp cotton cloth; you can use professional oils, polishes, and furniture care creams that do not contain solid particles. After processing, everything is wiped dry.
How to remove stains left by hot dishes?
Stains from hot dishes on lacquered furniture can be removed using paraffin. Cover the affected area with paraffin, previously melted, then cover it with a piece of cloth and iron it with a warm iron. If the furniture is stained and varnished, table salt will help. It is applied to a cotton swab, which is then dipped in vegetable oil, and the stain is wiped until it completely disappears. Another way to remove stains caused by a hot object on varnished wood is to rub them off with an eraser and then wipe the surface with polish.
How to care for chipboard and MDF
To make chipboard, wood chips are used, which react negatively to moisture. Therefore, care products for such furniture should not contain water or everything must be thoroughly wiped after wet cleaning. If there are already cracks on the surface, dry treatment with wax or polish with a soft, lint-free cloth is used.
Tip: MDF is more resistant to moisture. It is worth choosing care products for this type of furniture that do not contain chlorine and alkali. It is not advisable to use caring cosmetics intended for massifs. It is recommended to remove dust using a soft cloth with an antistatic agent for the care of wooden furniture.
How to preserve polished facades
Varnished coatings of solid wood, chipboard, MDF deteriorate under the influence of cleaners and polishes with abrasives and hard sponges and scrapers. You can clean the gloss from difficult stains with a soft cloth moistened in soapy water (with the addition of ammonia), and polish it with commercial wax.
Types of professional cosmetics
Caring for furniture made of natural wood is greatly simplified if you choose a product with high quality and efficiency indicators. Specialized cosmetics must have a designation on the bottle indicating that it is suitable for a given type of raw material or coating. Second rule: the composition should not contain chlorine, solid particles, acetone, or ammonia. Caring compositions are of the following types:
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oil; - 2
polish; - 3
wax (paste or spray).
The oil is used to care for wooden furniture to protect it, add additional shine and rich color. It is created on a plant basis (linseed, burdock, tung, olive and others). Furniture oil made from natural raw materials penetrates deeply into the wood, further strengthening it. Such cosmetics can be transparent or coloring. Polishes are available in the form of an aerosol or cream. They level the surface, add additional shine, and repel dust. Additionally, the polish for the care of natural furniture contains scented particles, tinting components that will mask minor defects and scratches. It is not recommended to use such cosmetics on matte facades.
Furniture care products with a wax base can be solid or liquid. Cosmetics in the form of a paste fill small cracks and voids, allow the fibers to breathe, and colored compositions add richness to the shade. For facades with threads, it is more convenient to use wax in the form of a spray or liquid. Such wood care compounds are sprayed or applied with a wide brush. Natural wood furniture care products with an oily base work well on stains. Wax compositions are more aimed at polishing, adding shine, and renewing color. They have an antistatic effect, repel dust, and do not leave streaks.
Available materials and folk recipes
If you don’t have a specialized product for caring for wooden natural furniture at hand, you can use folk recipes. Among the available components suitable for refreshing color and appearance are:
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Burr oil. A cotton ball wrapped in flannel and soaked in liquid is used to wipe varnished surfaces to refresh their appearance; - 2
boiled beer with sugar and wax. Adds shine to oak raw materials; - 3
a mixture of turpentine and vegetable oil (2:1). The facades are wiped with the composition applied to a piece of wool.
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Caring for furniture at home to remove stains is carried out using:
- cigarette ash. The substance is sprinkled onto the defect, after which it is polished with burnt cork and wiped alternately with a damp and dry rag;
- stationery eraser. Eliminates marks from hot objects;
- flour and vegetable oil. Water stains are sprinkled with powder and then wiped with an oil swab;
- gasoline. Eliminates traces of mold;
- vegetable oil and vinegar. The mixture removes dried lime after repairs;
- kerosene. A cloth soaked in the substance removes black secretions from flies;
- warmed soapy water. Suitable for cleaning and polishing matte furniture;
- cut potatoes. Eliminates fingerprints from glossy finishes.
It is not recommended to use acetone, alcohol or cologne. They do not help remove dirt and stains, but damage the protective coating and fibers of the board. Scratches on mahogany facades can be removed with a weak iodine solution. Minor defects can be removed by applying and then polishing shoe polish of a suitable shade.
Removing existing contaminants
How to wipe wooden furniture when dirt appears? The answer to this question depends on what exactly caused the stains: mold, water, hot dishes, grease, and so on.
- Water stains on furniture are removed by rubbing with a walnut kernel. A film forms. When it dries, rub the area with a soft cloth.
- Drops of wax are removed with a knife preheated under running hot water. The remaining particles can be wiped off the surface of wooden furniture by soaking a napkin in gasoline.
- Mold can be easily removed using gasoline.
- To remove iodine stains from furniture, you need to rub it with a piece of raw potato.
- Grease stains are rubbed with talcum powder, the remnants of which are then wiped off with a dry cloth.
- To remove fingerprints from polished furniture, wipe the dirty area with a raw potato.
Features of caring for furniture made from different types of wood
Furniture made from solid mahogany retains its appearance well if its surface is regularly wiped with a slightly damp soft cloth. After wiping, the product must be wiped dry with a linen cloth. You can also rub it with linseed oil.
If your oak furniture is dirty, take a dry rag and wipe off the dust. Using a slightly damp piece of leather, wipe the surface and then buff dry using a wool cloth. If you want to get a natural shine, then the oak surface can be rubbed with a mixture of beer and linseed oil (this composition is also suitable for beech furniture).
But solid rattan furniture needs to be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. You can also wipe off dust using a brush, which should first be moistened in a solution of table salt. Very dirty surfaces can be wiped with a swab containing ammonia. Solid walnut furniture should be wiped with a soft cloth dipped in a mixture of olive oil and red wine.
