How should antique furniture be maintained, soft and hard?

First, to be waterproof and anti-crack

For example, no matter whether the weather is hot or cold, the cloth should be padded under the cup and immediately wiped off with water stains. Usually, as long as it is used normally, you don't have to worry too much. In an overly dry room with heating in winter, it is best to use a humidifier at the same time to allow the furniture to crack.

Second, always wax cleaning

No hardwood or cork can be exposed to direct sunlight or wipe with a damp cloth. Because the long-term exposure to the sun will cause cracking and fading of the wood, and the wet cloth is easy to get stained with the dust on the antiques, causing the surface of the furniture to wear out, even if the carving is worn away, it is regrettable!

When cleaning, it is best to use a bristle brush to gently remove the dust, and then wipe it with a dry cloth until it is completely dust-free. The carved part can be brushed with a brush, and then the water wax, bright wax, beeswax, etc. are selected according to the material. Wax for maintenance. When waxing, it should be waxed with a clean cotton cloth, slowly and lightly applied by light and heavy, and then gradually pushed away from the point until the wax is stably attached to it, and the wood grain is clearly visible, usually every six months. Wax once. Since antiques are usually covered with a layer of clear lacquer to isolate the air, thick wax oil is not good for furniture, but dusting is the best habit to avoid sanding.

Third, pay attention to soft and hard

In general, the antique furniture that consumers buy should have been cured by professional antiques repair masters, and the precious antique furniture may cause a lot of trouble if it is not handled properly. Therefore, it is recommended that the repair work that is too complicated should be handed over to professionals. . Therefore, the main treatment in the home is the daily cleaning, waxing and other work. Because antique furniture is the most wood, the wood material can be divided into softwood and hardwood. After most of the wooden furniture is painted, the cork furniture will be protected by a layer of paint. As for the hardwood furniture, only the above wax is used for maintenance, and the wood itself has a beautiful texture.