How to Increase Life of Wooden Furniture In 2023

Wooden Furniture - Character

Buying good quality Wooden furniture is not enough. You have to maintain it and keep some safety measures in mind, Let’s understand. Wooden furniture has its own limitations and to increase the life of Wooden Furniture, you need to read this.

Table of Content

1) Cover the Scratches

2) Remove Stains of Oil, Hot Utensil marks

3) Cracks Repair

4) Polish your furniture with Olive Oil

5) Handling

6) Environment

7) Temperature & Humidity

8) Cleaning

9) Pest damage

10) Remove water rings or spots

Cover the Scratches-

You need a cotton swab, dip it in the coffee ground, then apply it to the scratches on the wood. Wait for some 10 - 20 minutes and then wipe it with a dry cotton cloth. This helps in Darker colored wooden materials, but for light-colored furniture simply rub a walnut on the scratch area and leave it for a while before wiping it with a cloth.

Remove Stains of Oil, Hot Utensil Marks-

If your wooden furniture has stains of oil that won’t go easily, then do this. Prepare a solution of ¼ of canola oil and ¾ of white vinegar. Mix the solution well and apply it to the stained surface with a cotton cloth. Rub with soft hands.

Cracks Repair-

Cracks in wooden furniture are very common, Make sure you buy furniture online from a reliable store. wood crack repairing is easily done with wood filler which is easily available in the market and the application is also very simple, it can be applied just with fingers and clean the extra filler with cotton cloth or nails, fill it and leave it for 2 to 3 hours to completely dry and then apply the sample stain on filler and clean it with a cotton cloth and you repairing is done.

Polish Your Furniture With Olive Oil:

If the wooden furniture has lost its shine, you can give it shine at home too. All you need is olive oil to apply on its surface and make it shine again. Wax will also do. The application can be done with a soft cotton cloth and hand rubbing on timber furniture.

Handling-

You know what, the main reason behind the damage to furniture is poor handling. So, when you intend to move the furniture to a different location, make sure that you have removed objects like belts, buckles, and jewelry that could scratch the surface. One more thing, you should grab the furniture from the area which is strong. Sometimes you grab the furniture at the weaker end and its brake. For the better life of your furniture - always cover the surface with a table cloth or plastic covering. Don't push or pull the solid wood furniture item just lift and put it where you want.

Environment -

Yes, the life of furniture is also gets affected by environmental conditions. Wood breathes even after 100% of cutting for example in the rainy season wooden doors and windows or drawers got tighten and that's due to wood expansion. In summers wood shrinks.

Temperature & Humidity-

Since wood is a porous material, it readily absorbs water in places where humidity is high. This can cause wood to swell. In the same way extreme dry conditions, wood tends to shrink. This shrinkage often leads to cracks, gaps in the joints, and damage to adhesives. The ideal temperature for wood is 25 to 35 degrees temperature with less humidity.

Cleaning  -

Regularly cleaning increases the wooden furniture life and also maintains the shine of wooden furniture cabinets. Cleaning for darkened surfaces or severely damaged furniture, they should be done by professional conservators. Yes, even for porous or unfinished wood also. Follow these steps to clean wooden furniture - First and foremost remove the dust, for this use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner nozzle to remove the dust softly. “Do not use the wet clean of any unfinished furniture.” 

Pest Damage -

Carpet beetles or powder post beetles are insects that cause damage to wooden furniture and objects. If there present tiny black beetles, small worms or furry carcasses are indications of infestation. What do these beetles do to your furniture? These beetles bore small holes into wooden materials. And these holes are the first visible evidence of infestation. If you find such a thing, immediately remove that material from other wooden furniture and treat the infected area with a terminator which is easily available in furniture hardware shops, for better results it's recommended to apply a terminator with an injection directly in the holes made by worms. And after injection apply the chemical with a brush on the infected area, Do this 3 times with a gap of 12 to 14 hours for longer and better results

Remove Water Rings or Spots-

Not everyone likes coasters, and the results are often water rings on your coffee table or dining table top. What most people don’t know is the solution is very simple- apply mayonnaise to the water ring and leave it. Now, once you wipe it off, you will see the water rings or stains are gone. Apply mayonnaise with your finger and clean with a soft cotton cloth. If you have any comments or questions - please write in the comment box or you can email us at- info@thehomedekor.in