How to maintain dining room furniture
Most of us are guilty of neglecting the dining room and enjoying dinner in the living room in front of the television. No matter how often you use the dining room, it is important that it is cleaned regularly. Simply cleaning and maintaining your dining room chairs and table often helps ensure their longevity. How to maintain dining room furniture? The rest of this article offers some simple and effective methods for achieving this goal.
The dining table
Natural wood
Natural wood dining tables may seem simple and easy to clean, but they still require care and maintenance. The first thing you can do daily or weekly to keep your dining table in good condition is to dust it. When dust accumulates, it can end up scratching the surface of the wood. We recommend using a soft microfiber cloth to gently clean and polish the wooden surface. Generic commercial cleaning sprays and liquids can often be very harmful to natural wood, we recommend that you avoid using silicone based dusting sprays as they can mar the surface of your natural wood dining table and cause long term damage.
We recommend doing a deep clean every few weeks, wiping down the entire wooden dining table with a soft microfiber cloth and a mixture of mild soap and water. It is important that no water or residue remains on the table, we recommend using paper towels, kitchen towels or tea towels to absorb excess moisture.
Wood scratches or dents easily, it is essential not to push or drag plates or dishes on the wooden surface. Scratches can be extremely stubborn and difficult to remove once they have formed, ruining the look of your dining table.
Glass top
If your dining table is made of glass, it can scratch easily, and unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to remove it. Unfortunately, glass very easily shows marks, dirt and dust and therefore it is essential to clean it very regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and a mixture of ammonia and water or with a normal natural glass cleaner.
Dining room chairs
Apply a fabric protector spray
We recommend applying a fabric protectant when you first purchase your dining chairs or, if not done at the time of purchase, during a recent deep cleaning. Fabric protectors help repel stains and spills and give you a grace period to clean it quickly before it causes permanent damage.
Have your dining room chairs professionally cleaned
When it comes to family meals, accidents and spills are inevitable. You may need to have your dining room chairs professionally dry cleaned every few months, we recommend hiring a professional company to deep clean your dining room chairs at least twice a year. It’s important to find a company that uses chemicals that are safe for the type of material your dining room chairs are made of.
Repair the legs of your reclining chair
There’s nothing worse than having a faulty chair at dinner time. While keeping your dining room chairs in good condition requires cleaning, it also requires proper maintenance. Be sure to regularly check all the legs of your dining room furniture to ensure there are no chips, skews or defects – if there are any, repair them as soon as possible to ensure the damage doesn’t get worse.
The dining room buffet
To maintain the clean and attractive appearance of your dining room buffet, it is important to clean it regularly. Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water to remove dust and stains from the surface. Avoid using abrasive products or rough sponges, as they may damage the wood finish.
If you spill something on your dresser, clean it immediately to prevent the stain from becoming embedded in the wood. Use a clean, dry cloth to blot the stain, then clean the area with warm, soapy water to remove any residue.
Use a wood wax or polish to maintain the shine and protection of the cabinet’s surface. Apply it regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions to protect the finish and prevent scratches and stains.
Avoid placing hot items, such as freshly baked hot dishes, directly on the buffet surface. This can leave marks or stains on the wood that may be difficult to remove.
Direct sunlight and excessive humidity can damage the wood of the dresser and cause stains and cracks. Try to keep the dresser away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to protect it and keep it in good condition.
The dining room window
It is important to clean your dining room window regularly with a soft cloth and glass cleaner. This helps maintain its shiny, transparent appearance. Avoid abrasive products or microfiber cloths that can scratch the surface of the display case. Instead, use a mild glass cleaner and a soft cloth to avoid scratches.
If stains appear on the display case, they can be removed by mixing warm water and neutral soap. Use a soft cloth to clean the display case and remove stains. If the stains are stubborn, it is advisable to use a special glass cleaner formulated to remove tough stains.
Any scratches on the surface of the display case can ruin its shiny and transparent appearance. To avoid scratches, place delicate items first and heavy items underneath. Also make sure not to slide anything across the surface of the display case, as this may cause scratches.
When you are not using the display case, store it in a clean and dry place. Avoid storing it in a humid or hot place which could cause discoloration or deformation of the display case. It is also important not to store it near heat sources, such as radiators, as this could cause the display case to deform.
Always consider your lifestyle when it comes to choosing furniture. It’s just a matter of habit, regular maintenance and awareness to take care of your dining room furniture!