Cleaning Wood Furniture
Before you even start cleaning the wood home office furniture, it is important to ensure the exact of wood and the type of finish used on the furniture. This is important so that you would not tarnish the surface during the cleaning process. Different types of finish require different types of cleaning methods.
There are different types of wood finishing which results in different effects on the same type of wood. The oil finish is soft o the touch, the polished wood is perfected with wax and other types of finishing include wax, varnish and paint.
Generally, the use of a soft dry cotton cloth is enough to wipe off stains on the wood furnishing. Painted surfaces may require some more intensive cleaning work although additional care is required so no new scratches or peeling of the painted wood should occur during the cleaning process. You need to clean the dirt and oil ff the surface without damaging the paintwork. The use of a vacuum cleaner is good to clean painted surfaces. For oiled painted work, you may need a special wood cleaner to do the job.
Rubbing paste wax is great if you have a waxed finish as it helps to remove the scratches and imperfection on the surface of the wood, just buff it with a piece of rag cloth to keep it shining and sparkling.
Cleaning stains require a little more delicate work. Cigarette stains which are common in most homes and home office can be removed by rubbing some linseed oil onto the spot. White patches can be removed with the use of the cigarette ash mixture with lime juice or alternatively use a nit of salad oil to add to the cigarette ash. Rub it over the stain and you would miraculously find that those stains have disappeared. Cleaning up watermarks is a little easier. Just rub some toothpaste and salad oil and you would find those marks and stains disappear. Wipe it clean with a dry cloth.
Just remember to apply proper wood finish after every cleaning up so the flawless finish is preserved.
Rotting is also another concern that should be of a primary concern to the owners of these types of wood home office furniture. Dry rot normally attacks the wood items in the most conducive and vulnerable position-where moisture is high, and there are plenty of oxygen supplies to nurture the growth of these undesirable threats.
If you wish to reduce the risk of dry rot then make an effort to remove one or more of the conditions that causes dry rot to happen and you could be on your way to keep the office furniture in good condition. Check for signs of cracks, and other visible signs of damage. The first presence of the dry rot is the appearance of the rusty looking reddish spots on the furniture.
