How to care for mahogany furniture in spring?

 

Introduction: When spring comes, people will start to worry about furniture care. So, for mahogany furniture, how can we care for this season?
The footsteps of spring are getting closer and closer, the wet weather is about to come, and the care of the furniture requires extra care. Especially expensive furniture, such as mahogany furniture. So, how should mahogany furniture be protected in wet weather?

Wax coating requires moisture
Use wax paint to protect the mahogany furniture from moisture

Redwood furniture should be dusted and glazed frequently, not only bright but also moisture-proof. You can find the furniture in advance for the maintenance of liquid glazing wax or enamel paint, which can prevent the water vapor from penetrating into the furniture to a certain extent. Some people buy new furniture for 2-3 years, waxing the back of the furniture in spring and autumn, also for moisture and cracking. In addition, when placing furniture, it is best to use a soft pad to separate the furniture from the ground, while keeping the wall of the furniture at a gap of 0.5-1 cm from the wall. If possible, you can also put the copper legs on the furniture legs to achieve the effect of isolating the ground moisture.

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Open the window and close the window to get wet
Opening windows for mahogany furniture

The mahogany furniture is as far as possible from the door and window. When the outdoor humidity is large, the doors and windows in the upwind direction should be closed, and only the doors and windows in the downwind direction should be opened to reduce the water vapor entering the room. When the weather turns fine and the outdoor humidity becomes small, all doors and windows can be opened to accelerate the evaporation of water. The most important time for moisture protection is the morning and evening of the day. The air humidity during these two periods is higher than that in the afternoon. If the doors and windows are not closed in time, the water vapor will penetrate into every corner of the furniture. In addition, if you feel that the doors and windows are closed and the indoor air cannot be circulated, it is recommended to open the window at noon. Do not give the opportunity to sneak into the moisture of the window.

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Drain with home appliances
Use home appliances to wet the mahogany furniture

Air conditioners generally have a dehumidification function. If the humidity in the room is too high on a rainy day, the air conditioner can be used to dehumidify the room. It should be noted that dehumidification with air conditioning is slower and not too urgent. It should also be noted that air conditioning should not be blown directly against the furniture. In addition, you can also use a dedicated dehumidifier that works quickly.

Redwood furniture should not be dry, so mahogany furniture should not be exposed to the sun. Do not place the furniture directly on the heating stove, fireplace, etc.; the position placed indoors should be away from the strong air flow parts such as the doorway, window and tuyere. The air conditioner is blowing against the furniture.

putting desiccant to absorb moisture
putting desiccant into the moisture absorption of mahogany furniture

However, the main issues that people have is choosing the best Storage Rack.

There are a lot of hygroscopic boxes and dehumidification bags specially designed for moisture-proof and dehumidification in the supermarket. When you buy them home, you can put them in the furniture drawer to absorb moisture. Note, however, that after use for a period of time, remove the contents of the box or bag and re-use some lime or other bulk desiccant. The dehumidification package made of water-absorbent resin and charcoal is suitable for being placed in a small space, such as a closed space such as a wardrobe or a shoe cabinet. In addition, hands-on desiccant is also a very interesting thing. put a small amount of lime in a small cloth bag and tie it into a small bag and place it in every corner of the room to slow down the indoor humidity. 1 kg of quicklime can absorb about 0.3 kg of water in the air.

Clean mahogany furniture often
Clean mahogany furniture often

Always clean the surface of mahogany furniture, dead corners, shrink seams, especially carved parts. Because once the surface of the mahogany furniture has dust or some small debris, it will not only affect the appearance, but also absorb the moisture in the air, which will cause the parts with dust and debris to get wet, resulting in small cracking or discoloration. In addition, when cleaning mahogany furniture, do not use a damp cloth to wipe, but should use a dry soft brush and soft cotton cloth. In addition, when wiping and cleaning, try to wipe gently along the direction of the wood grain. Do not use chemical cleaners or brighteners to avoid damage to the furniture surface.

As long as you have learned the above five methods, will you still worry about the longevity of mahogany furniture due to the wet weather ?

 

 

 

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