How to maintain wrought iron furniture

At present, wrought iron products are mainly made of forged steel and cast iron. Wrought iron products are susceptible to rust, especially in the humid weather of the south. Therefore, the first principle of maintenance is to pay attention to the destruction of the anti-rust layer.

When it is found that the paint layer of wrought iron products is peeling off, it should be repaired in time to prevent the metal body from being in contact with the air for a long time. Generally speaking, wrought iron products are quite durable as long as they are well painted.

1. Avoid bumps.

After purchasing wrought iron furniture, it should be handled carefully when handling, and the position should be stable, so that the four legs of the furniture are stable, and it is easy to deform the furniture if it is shaky, and it is necessary to pay attention to the place where it is placed as far as possible will not be touched by hard objects, so as not to affect the service life of the furniture.

2. Clean and dust.

Frequently clean the dust on the surface of wrought iron furniture, use cotton knitwear as a rag when cleaning, and use a soft wool brush when cleaning the dust with sunken places, so as not to cause surface damage to the furniture.

3. Keep away from acids and alkalis.

We all know that chemical agents with acid and alkaline properties have a corrosive effect on iron, and these iron furniture should be kept away from acid and alkaline items.

4. Keep away from the sun.

Prolonged exposure to the sun will cause the paint layer of wrought iron furniture to change color or peel off, which will cause the metal inside to oxidize and deteriorate. Therefore, the position of wrought iron furniture is as far as possible without direct sunlight, and if it encounters sunlight, it should be blocked by curtains.

5. Isolate from moisture.

Wrought iron furniture is easy to make the metal rust in a humid environment, the plating layer falls off, etc., so the position should be dry, and when the furniture is cleaned, remember not to use boiling water or running water to clean the wrought iron furniture, just wipe it clean with a damp cloth.

6. Eliminate rust spots.

If the furniture at home is rusty, do not immediately use sandpaper to polish, if the location is relatively small, you can use a cotton cloth dipped in engine oil to wipe it clean, if the rust is very large, try to ask the relevant technician to repair more professionally, so that the service life of wrought iron furniture is longer.