A guide to protecting your investment
After you’ve found furniture you love, it doesn’t take a lot to show it you really care, or to make sure the relationship will be a lasting one.
First, when it comes to placing your furniture in a room, bear in mind that wood furniture does best in climates with little temperature variation and relative humidity in the 50 to 60 percent range. Extreme changes in temperature and humidity can cause the moisture that is present in all natural wood, to swell or shrink. Avoid placing your furnishings near sources of heat, (like vents), and in direct sunlight, which can harm the wood and finish.
Once you decide where to place it, remember that anytime furniture is moved, you may need to have adjustments made to the hinges and levelers so door and drawers open smoothly.
Right from the start, it’s a good idea to use placemats, table pads or felt disks under items placed on your tables or other pieces. Rubber or plastic protective feet on accessories can react with polyester finishes and should not come in contact with the finish.
To keep your wood furniture looking pristine, be sure to wipe up spills as soon as they happen with a clean soft cloth. Hint: 100 percent cotton or linen cloths are best for cleaning because they are more absorbent than cloth made from synthetic fibers or blends. Bear in mind that pieces of flannel, cloth diapers or old cotton T-shirts without buttons, decorations or trims work just fine.
Opt for a spray cleaner that is non-ammonia based or water on wood furniture, and use only non-ammonia based window or stainless cleaner on metal surfaces. Mist a little on your cloth and wipe gently to clean and proceed to dust your furniture. Hint: If your wood furniture has a polyester finish, never, never use glass cleaners, spray polishes or waxes of any kind. Despite what it may say on the bottle, cream, oil and wax cleaners can actually dull the surface of polyester finish and make it look cloudy.
As you clean and when you’re using your furniture, be careful not to drag anything across the surface. If damage does occur, the good news is that many finishes can be professionally buffed and restored.
February 7, 2008 at 12:57 am
Yeah..above all tips are very useful not only for me but for others,it avails to protect furniutre in real manner. I applied those tips caring my furniture and I get best and fine result.
One tip from me that if you are not utilising furniture then it should be covered by plastic paper, as it prevents from dust and damages of furniture.
Thank You Very Much!!