Maintain your wood furniture

The wooden furniture seduced by his nobility and authenticity. But keep it beautiful, some gestures are to adopt! Update on the rules in the maintenance of wooden furniture waxed, varnished or painted, and outdoor furniture. 

Polished wood furniture

The wooden furniture wax require regular attention to keep them warm glow:

- For daily maintenance of your wood furniture, a simple dusting with a dry cloth is sufficient.Once or twice a week, strengthening the power of this gesture by using an aerosol dust;

- Wooden furniture wax tend to become clogged over time. Dusting is not enough and the furniture can make a sticky by dint of being oiled. To remove dirt, use of turpentine in application;

- In case of severe soil , remove the wax with a pad fine steel wool. Rub in the direction of the wood, without reaching the shade to avoid damage.

Wood furniture polish

Most wood furniture is now varnish for easy maintenance and better protection:

- For regular maintenance of wood, a soft cloth associated with an anti-dust enough to shine;

- Once every two months, go on the stand a cloth dampened with water and mild soap. This gesture can gently clean. Wipe with a dry cloth, because the wood must not be in prolonged contact with water;

- If surface stains appearing on your wood furniture polish, soak a cloth with mineral spirits and rub with the grain of the wood;

- For deeper stains, use a pad of fine steel wool on all the furniture, always following the grain.You will then polish the furniture. This gesture is to make abrasive sparingly!

Lacquered or painted wood

The lacquers and paints are composed of the same resins as varnishes. They simply add a pigment and a layer of varnish can be applied to ensure good scratch resistance:

- For routine maintenance, a dusting with a damp cloth , followed by drying with a lint-free cloth and dry enough;

- careful not to use abrasive, failing to remove the lacquer or paint!

Outdoor furniture

For durability of your new outdoor furniture wood , apply a layer of protective oil with a lint-free cloth. Let dry and repeat the process twice, this precaution will allow the wood to retain its original color and to be protected against stains:

- Then you reproduce this treatment twice a year , in spring and autumn;

- If the shade of your outdoor furniture has already degraded, it is possible to act. Applying a coat of stain will restore color to the wood;

- Finally, if possible, protect your garden by placing it inside during the winter months . It saves you the action of rain, snow and frost.