How to clean and maintain wood surfaces

How to clean and care for any wood surfaces: furniture, ornaments, cutlery, etc.

Clean and maintain wood surfaces

Different surfaces and objects of wooden home may present some challenges when it comes to cleaning, hygiene and maintenance. For everything there is a secret, but in this article we will see some of the most practical and convenient.

Tips for clean and maintain wood surfaces

Support surfaces. Perhaps more difficult to maintain in optimum conditions, surfaces are areas of support, namely: tables and furniture. They are often rest on them wet vessels or containers at temperatures too high or lows that leave marks in the form of rings. If the mark is slight and superficial, you can delete it are problems with a white Eraser rubber. But if the mark were more pronounced, to solve it simply rubbing on this mark (in the direction of the grain of the wood) with a cloth clean with a little toothpaste.

Kitchen utensils. The kitchen utensils should be cleaned with greater caution, to avoid that these Woods absorb cleaning products. For example, the cutting board can be sanitized by wiping with half a lemon after each use, and for cleaning more deep, can sprinkle with baking soda before rubbing it with lemon.

Large surfaces. When cleaning large surfaces of wood with paint thinner and specific cleaners for this material, remember then review them with a dry, soft and clean cloth, to remove all traces of the cleaning product that could have been. These remains removed to the surface brightness, and rubbing it gently we achieve make them shine and look much more.

 

Decorative elements. Wooden decorative elements are often on the lookout for dust and dirt that travel by air. The cleaning with furniture Polish and creamy products, we can do more damage than cleaning. The best thing is to always keep them free from powders with the help of a Duster of acrylic or plastic bristles, to avoid the accumulation of dirt. Thus, we will maintain the natural beauty of the wood and will keep you always in optimal conditions to be displayed, free of grease and residues.

Give shine. To Polish wood surfaces, clean as you do it regularly (with specific products for wood) and then rubbing with a clean, soft cloth dampened with white vinegar, preferably: white vinegar, alcohol or Apple.