Wooden tables and chairs are furniture that many families love and choose to use. However, with erratic weather changes, wooden tables and chairs are often easily tarnished, moldy, scratched and dusty.
Therefore, housewives should refer to some simple tips to help keep wooden tables and chairs always shiny and beautiful as new as well as save costs.
Clean with white vinegar and olive oil
White vinegar has the effect of removing stains, while olive oil will help moisturize and prevent wood from drying and cracking. Housewives should mix it in a ratio of 1 part white vinegar and 3 parts olive oil, then use a soft cloth to gently wipe it in circles on the wood surface.
This method not only helps clean dirt but also leaves a thin protective film, helping wooden tables and chairs become always shiny without darkening or cracks over time.
Polish wood with strong tea water
Using strong tea is also one of the quite effective ways to polish dark wooden tables and chairs. The tannin in strong tea also helps to cover small scratches and restore the original color.
Housewives can make strong tea, let it cool and use a soft towel dipped in tea water to help clean wooden tables and chairs better. Finally, using a dry towel to wipe them again not only helps deep cleansing but also leaves a gentle fragrance for the living room space.
Utilize beer to remove stains
Beer also has a great use in renewing wooden furniture that has been tarnished for a long time. Accordingly, use a soft cloth soaked with a little beer and gently rub it on the surface of the wooden table and chairs to help remove stains without damaging the outer paint layer. After drying thoroughly, the gloss of the old table and chairs is most clearly restored.
However, housewives should also note to avoid using rough towels or sharp objects to wipe, which can easily scratch wooden furniture. Always wipe along the length of the wood grain to achieve the best effect. At the same time, limit wooden furniture from being directly exposed to harsh sunlight or excessive humidity, which will cause the wood to be bent or moldy.
