Taking care of wooden furniture is as important as watching baby plants sprout. The work is hard but the outcome is definitely rewarding. So here are some mistakes you are probably doing to your wooden furniture, that’s making this task even more difficult.
Mistreating them
Did you know you can mistreat your furniture? Well you actually can. By not using coasters, keeping rough surfaces directly on to the furniture and not taking care of it in general, you are in fact mistreating it. It doesn’t matter if you were extra careful or not when using affordable furniture removals to move your fittings, if you don’t take care of it now then it is a clear sign of mistreating it. So, think twice about what you are keeping on it and how well you are taking care of it. This way you can even make sure it lasts for generations without much hassle!
Exposing it to natural damage
Sunlight, heat and water are like the enemies of wooden furniture. Therefore, exposing your furniture to these is certainly going to ruin it little by little. So avoid placing these pieces close to windows with no blinds, directly facing the fireplace and such. This way when you are moving you wouldn’t have to worry about your precious pieces becoming backloads Sydney that you have to bid goodbye to!
Not dusting
When dust collects up it is certainly not a pretty sight. And when it comes to your furniture, not taking care of them right way, only speeds up the rotting process. Therefore, always make sure that you use a soft cloth or any other smooth fabric to dust these.
Not protecting it
Even if you happen to do any one of the above mistakes knowingly or unknowingly, you should be looking at ways to bring them back to its previous state and protect them from here onwards. For this you can use specially designed furniture oils, creams and whatnot. These not only manage to make those scratches and damages fade away but they also return the original color of these pieces. However, when you are choosing such products be cautious of the material they meant to be used for and how compatible they would be with your fittings. Therefore, testing it out in small bits is highly recommended, especially if it is your first time with a certain product.
Not doing anything about the stench
Sometimes as time goes by certain wooden furniture tend to develop a rotting stench. In these instances, spreading baking soda on the surface and placing some pieces of charcoal in the drawers would certainly eliminate the stench once for all. So avoid the above and take better care of your fittings!