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After the Cold Dew solar term, the weather gradually turns cooler, making a comfortable home environment crucial. Just like our skin, our furniture needs different care methods depending on the climate. So, how should we care for our furniture in autumn and winter?
Furniture Maintenance Guide (Skincare Version)
Maintaining solid wood furniture is like skincare for girls.
We have to take it one step at a time.
The techniques and operations are very sophisticated.
Step 1: Cleanse your face
Dust can damage furniture, so regular cleaning is essential. First, wipe away surface stains with a slightly damp cloth, then wipe away any watermarks with a dry cloth. Avoid bumping or hitting the furniture with hard metal objects or other sharp tools to prevent damage to the surface.
Simple daily wiping, periodic deep cleaning, and reasonable maintenance frequency help keep your home looking new for a long time.
Step 2: Moisturizing
The "moisturizing" here doesn't mean adding water, but rather controlling humidity. Furniture made of natural wood is easily affected by ambient humidity. Combined with the heat from heating equipment, which exacerbates indoor dryness, the furniture is prone to swelling and shrinking due to moisture.
Indoor humidity can be balanced by placing humidifiers and green plants. Humidifiers should be placed in well-ventilated areas and not too close to furniture. Maintaining an indoor humidity level of 40%-60% is ideal.
Step 3: Sunscreen
Everyone knows how important sun protection is, because sunspots and fine lines that appear after sun exposure are really hard to get rid of.
The same applies to furniture; it should be placed away from direct sunlight, as prolonged exposure to sunlight will accelerate the aging of the paint film on the furniture surface. If the placement cannot be changed, curtains can be used to block the sunlight.
Step 4: Heat Insulation
In autumn and winter, people like to eat hot pot or hot soup at home. Whether it is a panel or solid wood dining table, remember to put a heat-resistant mat on it, because such "scalding" is very difficult to repair for wooden furniture.
At the same time, furniture should be kept away from heating devices such as air conditioners, heaters, fan heaters, and electric heaters. Prolonged high temperatures will accelerate the change in the moisture content of wooden furniture, causing localized cracking and deformation.
Step 5: Control oil production
The maintenance of solid wood furniture cannot rely solely on maintaining a balanced humidity level. Regularly using Pledge or natural beeswax to lock in the moisture in the wood can effectively prevent the furniture from drying out and warping, allowing it to regain its luster and look brand new from the inside out.
Winter skincare, summer sun protection
Treat your home like you treat your skin.
Always have a bright and new living environment