How to clean wooden furniture

Wood has always been and always will be one of the favourite materials to dress the home. Its incalculable beauty, its versatility and its natural warmth are qualities that wood brings to our homes. In this article we focus on some basic tips to clean wooden furniture.

How to clean varnished wood furniture

Varnished wooden furniture is much easier to keep clean. To remove dust that accumulates, simply use a dry cloth or chamois, suitable for wooden furniture, and wipe the surface every day.

Once or twice a week, use a cloth with water and soapy wood cleaner. It is important to check that the mixture is warm. This way, the liquid won't have time to settle on the wood and absorb it, but it will dry as you wipe the surface.

The shine of your furniture will more than likely fade away gradually. To prevent this, you can add a teaspoon of vinegar to the mixture.

How to clean antique wood furniture

Antique furniture should be cleaned daily. Use a feather duster or a soft cloth to prevent dust from building up. Apart from the daily maintenance, there are some recommendations you can take into account for its preservation.

• First of all, do not expose your antique wooden furniture to direct sunlight, check that it has no damage, such as large cracks or peeling paint and, above all, that no insects have affected the furniture (such as woodworm).

• The most effective and simple cleaning, as long as your antique furniture does not have too much damage, is to apply a solution of water with soap indicated for wood.

• If it is a very old piece of furniture, you may need to hydrate it to restore some of its original condition. You will achieve this by applying some specific paste wax.

• In the case of antique wooden furniture, it is important that you use cleaning cloths made of soft fabrics to avoid deterioration. and always with delicate movements.

• If the wooden furniture has a lot of ingrained dirt, opt for steel wool and use it gently.

Now you know how to keep your wooden furniture clean with these simple steps. You will avoid its deterioration over time.