Is wax for solid wood furniture toxic

Updated on Solid wood 2024-05-14
2 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-01-23

    The wax used for waxing solid wood furniture is generally natural wax, which is non-toxic, but it is not edible. Different furniture, different wax.

    1. Panel furniture, no waxing is required.

    Panel furniture belongs to the low-grade furniture and is the most common furniture variety. As a rough estimate, 70% of the furniture on the market is panel furniture. As the name suggests, it is made of synthetic panels. The use function is its only function.

    Avoiding bumps and scratches is the main consideration. In daily cleaning, you can wipe it with a damp rag, and use water wax (Bili Franc, spray bottle) to add brightness to it.

    Second, there is lacquered solid wood furniture, which needs to be made of wood wax (natural beeswax, semi-emulsion).

    Lacquered solid wood furniture belongs to the middle and high-end furniture, with a market share of about 20%. This also includes natural rattan and bamboo. The material is mainly natural (some panels are made of plywood). The function is its main function.

    In addition to bumps and scratches, it is also necessary to pay attention to moisture deformation, wood cracking, paint exposure to the sun, discoloration, and cracking.

    Care is divided into two parts: cleaning and maintenance. Use a damp cloth to wipe when cleaning; Use medium-range wood wax for curing.

    3. Unlacquered solid wood furniture needs to be made with high-grade wood wax (wood oil).

    Unlacquered solid wood furniture belongs to the high-end category of furniture (unlacquered in order to show the rarity of its wood). The market share is small. There are carved parts or inlaid parts. Its function is mainly inheritance.

    Mainly professional wood maintenance (to maintain the texture and color).

    The main maintenance products are oils (orange oil, walnut oil, olive oil, tung oil, etc.) and high-grade wood wax. The curing cycle is usually one or several years.

  2. Anonymous users2024-01-22

    It doesn't matter much, the ingredients of wax are not poisonous.

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