The wooden furniture gives our homes an elegant and refined look , but they need a more meticulous cleaning than other types of furnishing accessories. Over the years, in fact, they could lose their luster or be damaged by parasites, dust and humidity. To keep them as new even several years after purchase, it is therefore necessary to wash them carefully , using specific and not very aggressive products. Want to know more
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Before you start cleaning or polishing the wooden furniture, a preliminary phase is necessary to eliminate the most superficial traces of dirt, ie dust. Therefore, rely on a wool or microfiber cloth to carry out this type of operation on a daily basis. We then move on to the actual cleaning phase. This operation must be carried out a couple of times a week with specific products for wood , such as spray waxes or non-aggressive degreasers. After dusting, apply a thin layer of wax or turpentine with a swab and let it dry for about half an hour. Then pass a soft cloth to polish. The movements are always circular in order to obtain a homogeneous result . With waxes, the surface of the furniture becomes smooth and above all waterproof.
If you have varnished or lacquered wood furniture you can also opt for an antistatic product , so as to prevent dust and dirt from reforming. Three or four times a year it is good to dedicate yourself to a deeper cleaning. After dusting, we therefore recommend passing a layer of solid wax over the entire surface. Let it rest for at least half a day and then remove it with a soft-bristled brush using circular movements. Be careful not to choose too hard bristles: they could scratch the surface of your furniture. For a perfect result, polish everything with a dry woolen cloth . How to clean wood with natural remedies
It is not always necessary to resort toexpensive cleaners to give your wooden furniture a new face. In fact, there are many natural products that can prove to be just as efficient thanks to their properties. Here are the most effective ones.
- Lemon juice. Mix it in a mixture with two teaspoons of olive oil and a few drops of Marseille soap and spray on the furniture: you will find them much shinier than before.
- Potatoes are very effective for cleaning lacquered wood furniture. Peel one, cut it in half and rub it on the part of the furniture that interests you. Seeing is believing.
- An emulsion based on cooked linseed oil, vinegar and turpentine will make your furniture cleaner and shinier than ever. Rub on the surface until the product is absorbed and then dry.
- Marseille soap is very effective in eliminating stains of various types. Let it sit for half a day and then rinse it off with warm water.
- Toothpaste is particularly useful if your children enjoy staining furniture with markers and crayons: spread it on the stain in question and then clean with a cloth soaked in water.
- Tea is a great way to remove dirt and protect furniture from the passage of time. In addition, it manages to guarantee a pleasant smell.
- Coffee is an unsuspected detergent for wooden furniture: in addition to removing stains, it also guarantees a pleasant “lived-in” look to your furniture.
- Finally , acetone or alcohol are excellent for polishing lacquered furniture. Spread them on the area where you want to remove streaks and scratches and then clean a brush with semi-soft bristles.
How to Remove Scratches from Wood Furniture In
addition to dirt, there is another sworn enemy of your wood furniture: scratches! Whether they are small or large, of greater or lesser entity, they are always very annoying, and it is good to run for cover to at least mask them. The red oil , which you can buy in bottles in all specialized stores, should be spread with circular movements on the surface of the furniture and guarantees almost miraculous results. Alternatively, you can get a cocoa butter stickand pass it gently on the damaged part or some crayons, of the same color as the wood you need to repair. Melt them in a bain-marie and apply the cream obtained over the scratch: the pastel recreates the color of the wood and repairs the damage.
