How to Care of Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture is everyone’s favorite. Wood has its beauty value in the eyes of each person. Although it is a favorite of everyone, those who own wooden furniture sometimes need help to take care of it properly, and it ends up getting damaged quickly. Here are some ways to make wooden furniture last longer:
- Avoid The Direct Sunlight
Continuous exposure to sunlight can cause wood to deteriorate. The wood texture will become easily rotten and porous, along with fading color. Indonesia is a tropical country where sunlight appears continuously throughout the year, compared to subtropical countries. One thing you can do is avoid placing wooden furniture near windows because sunlight coming in through the window has a high risk of exposure.
- Too Much Water Exposure
Water is the main enemy of wooden furniture. Water has an essential function in wood, mainly so that it does not crack or break when made into furniture. If wooden furniture is often exposed to water, the texture of the wood will change, making its strength less brittle and easily broken. So try to make sure your wooden furniture is rarely exposed to water.
- It is Rarely Cleaned of Dust.
Wooden furniture that is rarely cleaned will look dull, and if it gets thicker, it will cause stains. Over time, this is also not good if left on wooden furniture. You can minimize damage by cleaning regularly. If there are stains that are difficult to remove, you can use a little dish soap and warm water and scrub them slowly using an old toothbrush.
- Over-exposure to hot or cold foods and drinks.
Placing hot or cold food or drinks can damage wooden furniture because these types of drinks and meals will cause stains that are difficult to clean. The best way to avoid this type of damage is to use a coaster so that hot or cold food and drinks do not directly hit the surface of the wooden furniture.
It’s easy to care for wooden furniture, but patience and cleanliness are required to make it last longer. You can also find other decoration tips on our blog.