Hyderabad: While wooden furniture enhances the beauty of the home, it is also important to take extra care of it, especially during the rains. Excess moisture seriously affects wooden furniture and cabinets and maintaining them is not an easy task. They need extra care to maintain their great looks (…)
Published date – 10 June 2022, 11:00 pm
Hyderabad: While wooden furniture enhances the beauty of the house, it also requires extra care, especially during the rains. Excess moisture has serious effects on wooden furniture and cabinets and maintaining them is not an easy task. They require extra care to maintain their great looks and to prevent damage to their external and internal structure.
One of the biggest challenges during rains is the presence of high moisture content and this can cause termites and other pests to wreak havoc. In such a scenario, try to take care of wooden furniture regularly as it will wear out with time, dirt, grime and mildew and become difficult to clean over the years.
Here are some tips to keep in mind to get it looking new again:
Waxing and Polishing Wood Furniture
Manufacturers usually apply a protective layer during the manufacturing of furniture. Wax provides a long-lasting protective cover that lasts longer than polishes and sprays. One can find two types of wax – liquid wax and paste wax. Always remember to apply only a thin layer of wax each time.
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Monsoon is a time when mold becomes more visible on the surface of many items, including wooden furniture. To get rid of the mildew, start by using a soft brush to clean the wooden furniture piece and then wipe with a cloth soaked in disinfectant. After this, you can wash it and clean it with a dry cloth. Then apply a layer of wax to protect the surface of the furniture for better life shell.
get rid of bad smell
The best way to remove odors from damp or wet furniture is to store it in a sunny, but out of direct sunlight. The two most destructive environmental variables to exterior coating systems and wood are sunlight and water. Therefore, definitely put a cloth or sheet on your furniture. You can also apply talcum powder or baking soda or a tray of charcoal to absorb odors.
use naphthalene balls
Naphthalene balls help repel fiber-loving moths and insects. However, it leaves behind a strong chemical smell, and for this one can ventilate the furniture so that the smoke disappears.
DIY: You can also use a hair dryer on the furniture until the smell disappears.
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