Now many families like to use solid wood furniture, and the decoration style is more matched, and solid wood furniture looks more textural. But solid wood furniture is made of wood after all, usually when you use it, you should pay attention to cleaning and maintenance, otherwise the service life of solid wood furniture will be affected and searched for a long time. There are usually waxing, oiling, painting and other methods to protect solid wood furniture. Among them, waxing is relatively simple, ordinary people are also easy to get started. So how to wax solid wood furniture?
A, solid wood furniture to wax
If it is the general solid wood furniture is not recommended to wax, but it can be waxed, there is no harm to solid wood, because waxing can give furniture moisture-proof, scratch proof. And the method of waxing is relatively simple, easy to use. Waxing methods mainly use solid wax and then find small brushes. When applying solid wax to furniture, polish it three times to achieve the desired effect.
However, this method can only be described as a temporary fix. Due to the mutual absorption of materials and furniture, after a few years, you will find that the applied wax will gradually evaporate and no longer visible, returning to its original appearance. Let’s just say that the waxing is a simple decorative surface, not deep inside. This repeated modification will only make the operation more troublesome. Therefore, generally can paint without waxing.
Two, how to wax wooden furniture
1, usually with special solid wood furniture wax, furniture care wax, floor wax, etc. Before applying wax, dust the surface of the wooden furniture and prepare the furniture for waxing. If you do not clean the dust, it will affect the overall effect of waxing, and there will be wax spots or friction and scratches.
2, after processing the dust on the surface of solid wood furniture, wash the old wax on the surface of solid wood furniture with soapy water, then wipe with water, and then wipe the surface of furniture with dry cloth.
3. When waxing furniture, please be sure to use cotton cloth and wax the cotton cloth. The amount of wax should be moderate. If the amount of wax is too much, it will lead to uneven application of wax, and affect the gloss of furniture after waxing.
4. Wipe the waxed cotton cloth along the grain of the furniture, then apply the wax to the surface of the furniture quickly and forcefully. Remember not to exert too much force, otherwise too much force will damage the surface of solid wood furniture due to friction.
Three, solid wood furniture maintenance precautions
1. Be careful when handling, avoid damage, and keep stable when placing.
2. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Ultraviolet rays in direct sunlight will discolor paint. If some heating equipment is too close, it may distort the furniture. You’ll need to add one before placing overheated items on solid wood furniture. Insulation pad.
3. Use a soft, damp cotton cloth to wipe. When wiping, follow the lines of the solid wood furniture. In addition, do not use alcohol or other chemical solvents to wipe the surface of solid wood furniture. You need to clean solid wood furniture regularly. Wax maintenance.
