How to delicately and efficiently clean antique furniture

Antique furniture is not just the pride of the owner and an indicator of aesthetic taste, but also the source of many problems. A vintage environment is harmed by the slightest increase or decrease in temperature and humidity in the room, excess sunlight and other factors. Care for antique furniture is carried out according to strict rules. Study them to maximize the life of expensive items.

How to remove dust

Never use a damp cloth. Dry cleaning is the key to the preservation of rare raw wood furniture. When cleaning, simply brush off the dust with a soft, natural cloth. For carved parts, use brushes or brushes to clean every bend.

Tip
To keep dust as small as possible on antiques, use special dust-repellent sprays. They are evenly sprayed onto a clean surface.

purityis.decorexpro.com/en/ recommends wiping antique furniture from dust and dirt as often as possible so that it does not accumulate.

Parts cleaning

How to clean metal handles or attachments? To make bronze and brass shine, wipe them with a rag dipped in ammonia. Use a soft cloth, such as a flannel.

Metal fittings can be rubbed with a slice of lemon. Polish the part and fix the result with ammonia solution.

First try to clean copper and steel without using agents. In case of blackening, greening and other persistent pollution, it is better to contact a special service. This is a universal advice for those whose property is especially valuable.

Do not polish gilded and silver-plated parts. Ivory elements also require special treatment. Old material becomes very fragile. Do not rub, but gently swab the dirt with a dry or damp cloth (a mild soapy solution will do here).

When processing metal, try to prevent the cleaning agent from getting on the basic material of the furniture. Also test on inconspicuous areas: folk remedies are not suitable for all samples of antiques.

Soft furniture

To care for upholstered furniture, you will need a vacuum cleaner and a special fabric nozzle. The device will allow you to clean even inaccessible places - the gaps between the back, handles and the seat, the area under the buttons, drapery.

Important
Wet cleaning for vintage upholstery patterns is also not recommended.

How to maintain the integrity of materials

A vintage leather-covered chair should be periodically soaked to prevent cracks. A mixture of olive oil and vinegar (in a ratio of 1 to 2), a simple hand cream or special compositions will do. The frequency of procedures is 1 time in 1-2 months.

Old wood also needs to be impregnated. To do this, use ordinary wax. Heat the substance and gently rub it into the wood with a soft cloth. When all the parts have been processed, walk over them with a dry rag.

If the varnish is worn down to a tree, then invite a specialist restorer.

What can not be done. Storage rules

A few simple storage and care rules that any self-respecting antique collector should know:

1. Avoid stain removers, vinegar and other folk tricks to maintain cleanliness. Modern chemical polishes can easily spoil rare antique wood.
2. Do not place wooden furniture near batteries or heaters. From this, the tree exfoliates. The minimum permissible distance is 0.5 m.
3. Under the sun, antiques quickly fade.Use thick curtains.
4. Keep an eye on the humidity level in the room: it should stay stable at a level of 50-60%. In winter, due to heating systems, this figure drops, so you have to install humidifiers.
5. Recommended temperature range is from 15 to 20 ° C.
6. Mildew protection is not only a stable level of heat and humidity, but also regular access to fresh air.
7. To prevent the details of wooden cabinets from sagging, try to place them on a flat floor. The same goes for storage inside various items: use, but do not overload furniture.
8. If small holes or wood dust are suddenly found on a tree, then sound the alarm: you have insect pests. Only calling special insecticidal services will help. Inspect antiques regularly and do not violate storage conditions.

The rules for keeping antique furniture are quite simple. Do not let laziness and carelessness deprive you of ancient values.