April 04, 2022

6 Tips to Take Care of Your Dark Wood Furniture

Wood is a classic material used for furniture, decor, and interior home elements. The natural look of wood grains and knots provides a rustic touch to any home. And if you’re after a bolder statement for your Amaris Homes modern townhouse, dark wood features establish a beautiful and clean contrast in your space.

And because wood is natural, it is prone to environmental damage. Take care of your dark wood furniture and decor pieces with these six tips:

Use Coasters

A cold glass of your favorite drink helps beat the heat in the scorching summer seasons. But as soon as the ice starts to melt, condensation from your glass may form rings that stain your table. When dried, these rings have a lighter color than your dark wood and are quite hard to remove. You might have to repaint or varnish the lightened area to restore your furniture's beauty.

That said, save your wooden pieces from stubborn water rings by using coasters when serving cold drinks. Coasters made of porcelain, rubber, cork, and diatomaceous earth absorb moisture, which means less water will wet or stain your lovely dark wood furniture’s surfaces. Get these to save you money from repainting your wood and ruining excellent home items.

Wear Slippers or Socks

Dark wood floors go well with cream or light beige walls. The contrast establishes a seamless space, making your home organized and coherent. But having chips, scratches, and discoloration on your dark wood flooring isn’t that aesthetically pleasing. And because natural wooden features are sought-after by homebuyers, your pristine ark wood floors will stage your home better should you decide to put it up for sale.

Protect your dark wood floors from damage by wearing socks or indoor slippers. Covering your feet means no sweat, dirt, or oil will damage or discolor your flooring. You’ll also prevent footprints from wet feet, especially if you’ll come from the bathroom, garden, or pool area.

Dust Often

Dusting can be an annoying chore, especially for those who are allergic to dust and tiny particles. However, dusting your dark wood floors and furniture is vital in maintaining their shiny, varnished, and beautiful surfaces. You’ll also keep your house clean and free from dust that may trigger your allergies.

Sweep your floors at least once or twice a day as dust, fur, and hair may always accumulate on your wooden features’ surfaces and corners. For shelves, cabinets, dressers, and seating, use soft cloth rags to wipe away dust. Not dusting them may create a thick layer of dust that may stain or damage your furniture permanently.

Use Gentle Cleaners

Now, let’s say some of your dark wood furniture pieces and floor panels need more than just dusting and wiping to be squeaky clean. Ditch the bleach, detergent, and other kitchen or bathroom cleaning products, and go for cleaners intended for wooden surfaces. These will remove stains without discoloring or warping your lovely wooden features.

Another suitable cleaning agent is mild dish soap. Dip a damp cloth into a mixture of soap and water and wipe it on your furniture’s surfaces. For floors, add the dish soap into a bucket of water and dampen your mop to clean your wooden floors. Use dry cloths and mops to wipe away excess moisture; leaving your wood items to be damp for longer may cause warping or mold and mildew growth.

Treat Wear and Tear

Sometimes, even with the best care, wood items will experience wear and tear and other damages. Small nicks and scratches may grow into bigger injuries when not taken care of right away. Prevent further damages by treating and touching up areas that have been scratched, nicked, or chipped. 

Paints, varnishes, and fillers are products used for treating damages on wood. Depending on the injury, read the products’ instructions well before applying them to your wooden surface. Doing so will keep you from using too much of the products and further damaging your wood.

Re-oil and Polish

If you’ve stored some dark wood decor or furniture pieces for a long time, chances are that they’ve dried up. Overly dried wood looks dull and lifeless, making them boring and unfitting for your home’s aesthetic. 

Bring back the beauty and vibrance of your dark wood pieces by re-oiling and polishing them. Use furniture oil or oiling soap to nourish your wood. Apply liberally and let your wooden item soak in the product for about 15 minutes. Let your furniture set for at least 24 hours first before applying varnish, polish, and a protective coating.

 

Dark wood furniture and flooring add bold yet natural statements to spaces with lighter walls and ceilings. Take care of your dark wood furniture, decor items, and floors with these six tips to bring out their dar beauty.

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