Caring for Your Wood

Homeowners tend to love having wood elements in their home designs; wood carvings and furnishing offers a classic and traditional style that is both warm and inviting. However, if you decide to recommend the use of wood furnishing and carvings, the homeowner will need to know how to properly clean these items in order to make sure they look their best and last as long as possible and he may have to Consdier a cordless Vacuum. The following are a few tips on cleaning architectural woodcarvings and furnishings that you should share. 

• Dusting – Remind the homeowner not to let dust build up on their wood furniture. If they do not dust on a regular basis, airborne deposits will build up and can lead to the surface becoming scratched. They should use dampened cloths and feather dusters to avoid scattering dust throughout the air.

• Cleaning – Homeowners should avoid all-purpose cleaning sprays. Instead, water should be used. Mild soap or detergent can be combined with the water to eliminate sticky spots.

• Polishing – Many polishing products contain too much oil. Recommend a combination of equal parts gum turpentine, strained lemon juice, denatured alcohol and olive oil instead.

Contact Art for Everyday for additional advice.