Introduction:
Cleaning wooden furniture is essential for several reasons. Firstly, regular cleaning helps maintain the appearance and aesthetics of your furniture, making your living space more pleasant and inviting. Secondly, it extends the lifespan of your furniture by preventing dirt and grime from causing wear and tear. Additionally, cleaning removes allergens and dust, promoting a healthier indoor environment. Lastly, maintaining clean furniture enhances the overall hygiene of your home, contributing to a more comfortable and enjoyable living.
General Things to Keep in Mind:
- Always use warm water to clean wooden furniture.
- Keep your wooden furniture away from the sun. Direct sunlight can cause irreversible
- damage to it.
- Prevention is better than cure. Protect wooden furniture surfaces with tablecloths and
- coasters.
- Use black tea to remove excess old polish from wooden furniture.
- Keep sharp objects away to avoid scratches and marks.
How to clean wooden furniture ?
Use of microfibers:
The most simple and effective way to clean your wood furniture is by using a microfiber cloth. Their soft, split fibers collect dust that accumulates on surfaces and small corners, explains Microfiber Wholesale. Since dust particles range from about 1 to 100 micrometers, most of them can be picked up by the fibers in the cloth.
Use of vinegar+ lemon+olive oil:
To clean your wood furniture, use your microfiber cloth to clean off any dust. With the vinegar, you can add a small amount to the wood where there are any stains or marks an leave it to soak for a couple of minutes. Then, wipe off the vinegar with lemon drops with the microfiber cloth. To make the spray, use 1/2 cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 20 drops of the essential oil. For darker wood, you can also use apple cider vinegar. Mix all the ingredients in a spray bottle, shake it well, and spray all over your wood surfaces. With your soft cloth or microfiber towel rub the solution into the wood using circular motions and dry the table with another clean towel.
Use of detergent or dish soap:
For removing stubborn dirt, try slightly dampening the cloth and rubbing it in a circular motion without saturating the wood. You can also use a drop of dish detergent mixed with clean water.
Use of non gel toothpaste:
To remove water rings or stains, rub a dab of a non-gel toothpaste into the water mark with a soft cloth. When there are very stubborn stains or water marks, use a mixture of equal parts baking soda and toothpaste. Make sure to wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Apply bees wax:
After you’ve cleaned the wood furniture, protect it with a high-quality wax, such as butcher’s wax or beeswax, to preserve the warm glow of your wood.
Use of tea bags:
To get started, place the tea bags in boiling water, then allow them to cool in the water. Dampen the microfiber cloth in the tea water and gently scrub the polish away. If the polish doesn’t fully go away, use a new cloth to redo the process. Once you’re satisfied with the results, dry the wood with a fresh clean towel and you’re ready to apply a fresh coat of polish.
Application of mayonnaise:
Rub small amounts of mayonnaise over any water stains or marks in a circular motion with your finger or spatula and let it sit for an hour if the stains are small. If the stains are bigger and tougher, let the mayonnaise soak overnight. Place a paper towel over the mayonnaise so that insects don’t make an appearance. When the time is up, wipe down the mayonnaise with a cloth and dry the spots with a new towel.
Conclusion:
Lastly, maintaining clean furniture enhances the overall hygiene of your home, contributing to a more comfortable and enjoyable living.
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