Methods and key points for maintaining elm wood furniture
1、Pest resistance
(1) Elmwood furniture releases a "sweet" odor, which can easily attract certain types of wood-boring insects.
(2) Regularly clean furniture to prevent the sweet odor from the elm wood surface from permeating.
(3) For certain solid wood furniture, a suitable amount of solid wood preservative can be placed on the internal shelves of the furniture to protect it from insect infestation.
2、UV protection
When placing elmwood furniture, it is advisable to avoid direct, prolonged exposure to sunlight, as this can lead to fading and cracking.
3、Moisture resistance
(1) Avoid humid environments. During the summer, if moisture accumulates indoors, use a thin pad to separate wooden furniture from the floor where it comes into contact, and ensure that the wall-facing side of the wooden furniture maintains a gap of 0.5 to 1 cm from the wall.
(2) Due to the inherent moisture absorption properties of wood, old elmwood furniture should be kept away from humidifiers.
(3) If wood absorbs moisture and expands, it is prone to cracking and rotting, and requires frequent dehumidification. Typically, dehumidifying old elmwood furniture once every half month is sufficient.
(4) If you live in a low-lying, flat-roofed building, try raising the legs of furniture to prevent moisture from accumulating on the legs of older elm wood furniture.
4、Damage protection
(1) When moving elmwood furniture, handle it with care to avoid damaging the mortise and tenon structure, which can affect the furniture's lifespan.
(2) When moving the mobile cabinet, removing the cabinet doors can reduce the weight.
(3) Furniture items such as tables and chairs should not be lifted solely from the tabletop, as this can easily lead to detachment of the bottom. The correct method is to lift from the bottom.
(4) For particularly heavy furniture, consider using a rope to lift and move the furniture after securing it to the floor.
5、Prevent deformation
(1) To effectively prevent furniture deformation, avoid placing excessively heavy items on the surface ofMaple wood furniture.
(2) When placing items, use a protective film to prevent scratches on furniture.
(3) During cleaning, ensure that cleaning tools do not come into contact with wooden furniture.
(4) Also, be mindful of this: Avoid using hard metal objects or tools to strike wooden furniture, as this can cause permanent damage to the surface.
(5) Furniture items should not be lifted with the top facing up, as this can lead to detachment. It is recommended to lift furniture from the side and the surface, and to remove cabinet doors before lifting, which can reduce weight and also prevent the cabinet doors from moving.
6、Corrosion resistance
Besides being less dense, elmwood furniture…，Also exhibits strong moisture absorption.，Keep furniture away from cleaning agents.、Corrosive and dyeable materials, such as inks.。
7、Prompt cleaning
(1) When cleaning elmwood furniture, it is best to use a soft cloth to wipe, which helps to protect the surface coating of the furniture.
(2) If the surface of the elm wood furniture has stains, do not scrub vigorously.
(3) Gently remove stains with warm water, and after the water has evaporated, apply a small amount of polishing wax to the affected area. Then, lightly buff the area to form a protective film.
8、Regular waxing maintenance
Waxing the elm furniture once a quarter is recommended to protect it from moisture damage.