3 Ways To Care For Your Furniture
Napton Teaks
It’s always nice to buy a wonderful piece of furniture and to
see it taking pride of place in your home, but if you don’t
look after it well, then you could find that it no longer looks
as great as it once did. Most good furniture is made from solid
wood, and there are several ways you can make sure that your
furniture is as beautiful in 20 years’ time as it was when you
bought it.
1. Environment
Although some woods, such as teak, are very durable and are not
affected by changes in temperature, most indoor furniture can be
damaged by over-exposure to certain elements. Ideally, you
shouldn’t place your furniture next to radiators, open fires or
other sources of extreme heat. Whilst the water content of the
wood adjusts over time to small changes in humidity, it will
suffer if subjected to sudden heat. Also try to keep your good
furniture away from direct sunlight, which can damage the
colour of the wood. You don’t need to keep moving your
furniture – just draw the curtains or blinds when the sun is
strong.
2. Polishing
Most solid wood furnishings don’t need constant polishing. You
will probably receive details about caring for your furniture
when you buy it and it is always advisable to follow this guide
when it comes to cleaning. As long as your furniture is not
urethane-finished, you can also wax it, although you don’t need
to do this more than once or twice a year. For dining tables, or
surfaces where you may be placing hot items, make sure you are
using heat resistant mats. You can get thick mats custom-made
to fit your table, which protects the surface from daily dirt
and environmental damage as well as providing heat protection.
3. Spills and stains
Water from flower vases, a glass of wine knocked over at
dinner, scratches from the cat – all these hazards and more are
found in our everyday use of furniture. Always use mats when you
are putting anything down on the surface and wipe up spills as
soon as possible, referring to your care instructions for
removing water rings or wood stains.
About The Author: Napton Teaks specialises in teak and rosewood
furniture for your home. Visit our website now by clicking on
http://www.naptonteaks.co.uk
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