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The Do's And Don'ts Of Taking Care Of Wood Furniture

It only takes a small amount of time to clean and treat your wood furniture, but can add many extra years onto your furniture's life.

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The Do's And Don'ts Of Taking Care Of Wood Furniture

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  1. For Taking Care Of Wooden Furniture

  2. Sunlight is the top cause of fading or degrading of wood furniture. Few simple solutions are keeping your furniture away from any windows or out of direct sunlight, but if that's not possible, be sure to install window shades or a special UV-protecting window film that can be applied on top of windows DON'T keep your furniture in direct sunlight

  3. Excessive heat from pots, pans, or dishes without a buffer or a pot holder can melt or damage the finish of a wood furniture. DON'T put hot objects or cold drinks directly on top of your furniture

  4. Wood is extremely sensitive to moisture and temperature changes, be it hot or cold. Excessive heat or humidity can cause wood to expand and contract, which can lead to the wood splitting, warping, or cracking. DON'T let furniture be exposed to excessive moisture or extreme temperatures

  5. One last tip that we cannot stress enough is to never ever use Pledge on wood furniture. Any furniture repair technician will tell you the same thing - Pledge builds up silicone on top of the wood, "hiding" imperfections but doing nothing for the wood itself. DON'T use Pledge on wood furniture

  6. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean off dust from your wood furniture. Most wood furniture abides by this rule. Special finishes like lacquered wood do not need to be wiped dry afterwards, but hand-carved or wood furniture should be wiped down with a dry, soft cloth after exposure to any moisture. DO clean dust and debris from your wood furniture regularly

  7. Scratches need to be filled and refinished in order to be hidden, but small dings or light scratches can be taken care of at home if you have a furniture touch-up pen. DO have scratches looked at by a professional

  8. Wood furniture should be preserved with wax or polish to provide an additional layer of protection. Two products that come highly recommended from our furniture techs are Guardsman Wood Cleaner and Wood Polish - use the cleaner to get rid of any dust or old polish, then re-polish the table. DO treat your wood furniture with a recommended cleaner or polish

  9. Furniture polish is essential for mahogany furniture. Murphy's Oil Soap can do, but be sure to use a non-silicone furniture polish. If your driftwood item is unpolished, do NOT use a polish or cleaner as you will lose the natural coloration. Simply clean with a dry cloth or damp cloth. Do Furniture polish Murphy's Oil Soap, but be sure to use a non-silicone furniture polish

  10. Source: austinfurniturerepair.org

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