At Home from Home we stock a wide range or second hand wooden furniture to meet everyone’s taste and needs. Second hand wooden furniture looks beautiful in a home but not when its dirty! Wooden furniture collects a lot of dust that can dull the appearance and make it look unkempt, but cleaning wood can be an easy way to avoid this if you learn the basics. After searching the net we have found some good tips on how to keep your second hand wooden furniture looking sparkling clean!
Kitchen tables and chairs found in a majority of houses today also require regular care due to their day-to-day use. Fortunately, cleaning wood tables and chairs are just as easy as cleaning glass or tiled tables. Wash the table with an oil based soap and a lint free cloth to remove food residue and then follow up with a lemon oil polish. If there are dents in the table, fill then in with a similar coloured shoe polish.
Cleaning second hand coffee tables involves removing the dust first. This is done easily with a vacuum cleaner that comes equipped with a long, brush attachment. Use lemon oil polish and a lint free cloth to clean and buff the wood to a shine. Follow up by cleaning any glass doors or shelves with a window cleaner. Wipe off any spillage to prevent damage to the wood.
Cleaning wood that has been sitting in storage for an extended period of time can be difficult. Often times it accumulates a thick layer of grime that feels greasy. In order to remove it and restore the wood to it’s natural luster you will need to clean it several times with an oil based cleaner. Wash or replace the cloth between cleanings to avoid reapplying the dirt. Restore the original shine to the wood with a polish such as orange oil.
With regular maintenance, cleaning wood furniture can be just as easy as any other material. If you fail to maintain it though, you risk damaging the wood and losing it’s natural beauty. Take care of your wood furniture and it will add a natural elegance to your home that can’t be achieved with any other material.
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