Maintenance Of Wooden Furniture In The Home

Do you know how wooden furniture is maintained? When it comes to buying items for the home, it is common to choose them because, in addition to providing comfort, they also offer style and modernity to the home.

However, some people are not sure how to keep them because, in addition to not having knowledge about the subject, not all types of wood react in the same way to all care.

Although not all furniture and materials are the same,  there are general precautions that can be used at home  to keep wooden furniture in excellent condition.

How often should wooden furniture be cleaned?

It is important to  do a thorough cleaning at least once a week. This is to remove dust and residues that cause damage to the wood.

Constant cleaning, in addition to giving the furniture longer life and durability, will also  allow it to remain with the shine and elegance  that we have been waiting for when we buy it.

Natural solutions for the maintenance of wooden furniture 

There are several ways to clean wooden furniture in the comfort of your home without jeopardizing its integrity.

Among them, we find interesting homemade tricks with ingredients that we all have on hand:

the egg whites

Egg whites can help  improve the appearance of wooden furniture that has become extremely dry, sad and opaque over time.

Helps restore them and make them hydrated, alive and shiny.

• To use this technique correctly, the whites must be separated from the yolks. Tap a little until you reach the snow point.

• Then add a scoop of ammonia (15 ml) and apply directly to the wood.
• Finally, let it rest for a few minutes and wipe it off with a dry cloth: in this way, you will regain the characteristic shine that you had lost.

Olive and lemon oil

This is one of the most used natural solutions when it comes to maintaining wooden furniture.

Provides  a unique shine and polish able to rid the wood of any imperfections, including those that are already varnished.

• For this, it is necessary to mix both ingredients in equal amounts, apply it to furniture and let it dry.

olive oil and alcohol

This method is used on those  furniture that have been previously varnished,  to make them regain their shine and eliminate the marks or abuse that have been caused over time.

• As with the previous method, you must  mix equal amounts of both ingredients,  apply it to the wood and let it dry naturally.

Olive oil and red wine

It is an ideal mixture for the maintenance of  wooden furniture that, in addition to having dark colors, are difficult to shine due to its opacity.

• To modify this characteristic, it is only necessary to mix a little olive oil with red wine and apply it to the wood.
• Then, a minimal layer of glycerin should be applied to the furniture: it will act as a protective and shiny layer for the furniture.

alternative care

We must remember that wooden furniture, in addition to requiring maintenance based on products and solutions, also requires care that prevents damage, such as:

Protect wood from heat and sun

Excessive heat and sun can be very aggressive and harmful to wooden furniture. The consequence is that they lose their finish and color, in addition to having unpleasant stains.

For this reason, it is necessary to try to  wear objects or fabrics over them with the intention of protecting them.

Keeping the right climate

Wooden furniture can be extremely sensitive to weather changes. Thus, the structure can break or be affected if it is too dry or too wet.

To avoid setbacks, it is convenient to maintain an environment with a constant temperature of 23ºC and 42% humidity.

avoid sudden movements

When changing the position of furniture, it is important not to make sudden movements, as this can damage or dismantle the wood finishes and, especially, its finishes.

To properly move furniture, it is best to lift it off the ground or mount it on some structure with casters.