How to maintain antique furniture? Thank you!

I often go to the old Paris Western furniture store to buy some small pieces, and I have learned a lot about the maintenance of antique furniture

1. Pay attention to the difference between soft and hard antique furniture.

Generally speaking, the antique furniture that consumers buy should have been maintained by a professional antique restoration master, and once the precious antique furniture is not properly handled, it may cause a lack of recovery, so it is recommended that the repair work that is too complicated should be handed over to professionals. Therefore, the main thing to deal with at home is daily cleaning, waxing and other work. Because the antique furniture is made of wood, and the wood material can be divided into softwood and hardwood.

Most of the wooden furniture is treated with lacquer, and the cork furniture will be protected by a layer of lacquer, while the hardwood furniture is mostly maintained with wax, showing the beautiful texture of the wood itself.

2. Wax and clean frequently.

Neither hardwood nor softwood should be exposed to direct sunlight or wiped with a damp cloth. Because long-term exposure to sunlight will cause cracks and fading of antique furniture wood, and wet cloth is easy to stain the sand and dust on antique furniture, causing wear and tear on the surface of the furniture, and even grinding off the carving. When cleaning, it is best to gently brush off the dust with a bristle brush, and then wipe it with a dry cloth until it is completely free of dust particles, and the carved part of antique furniture can be lightly brushed with a brush, and then choose protective wax such as water wax, bright wax, and beeswax according to the material for maintenance.

When waxing, it is necessary to dip the wax with a clean cotton cloth, slowly apply force from light to heavy, and then gradually push it away from the point to the surface, until the wax is stably and evenly attached to it, and the wood grain is clearly visible, usually waxed once every six months. Antique furniture is usually covered with a layer of clear paint to keep out the air, so a thick wax oil is not good for furniture, but dusting is the best habit to avoid sanding.

3. Antique furniture should be waterproof and anti-cracking.

For example, no matter whether the weather is hot or cold, a cloth should be added under the cup, and water stains should be wiped off immediately, usually as long as it is used normally, there is no need to worry too much. In rooms that are too dry in winter, it is best to use a humidifier at the same time to prevent antique furniture from drying out.

Frequent graying, often waxing! Not in direct sunlight!

My colleague bought it online before, and at that time I caught up with the activity, it seems to be a bed, a wardrobe, and 2 bedside tables, a total of only 4000+, and free delivery to the installation, quite worry-free, I went to his house to play when I saw it, the workmanship, quality, style feels very good, than the physical store order is more cost-effective, you can refer to it.

For Chinese wooden furniture, as we all know, the wood will crack and mildew if it is too dry, and the same is true for wooden furniture, different protective measures are carried out for furniture in different places, in the northern region, in the dry season, a basin of water is often put near the furniture to keep it wet, but do not face the air conditioner, and the southern region should be placed in a dry place. After some time, ask a professional staff to wax and polish. In life, avoid touching hot teacups and other things, and do not drag during the handling process to avoid causing damage to the legs of furniture.

All in all, good care is.