Furniture is like a person. People need health to live long and moisturized lives, and furniture also needs "health" - maintenance - to withstand the vicissitudes of time and maintain its charm. Faced with natural factors such as sunlight, air, seasonal changes, as well as human factors such as moving, placing, transporting, cleaning, and dust removal, even the slightest negligence and carelessness can cause fatal injuries to furniture. Below, we will discuss the concepts, methods, and taboos of furniture maintenance from seven aspects of ancient and modern (vastly different) rosewood.

Maintenance method one: comply with wood properties

Human health emphasizes conforming to human nature, and furniture maintenance should also conform to the nature of wood, that is, the "temperament" of furniture: in winter, some families turn on the heating, and it is comfortable for people to be closer to the heating, but furniture should be farther away from the heating to avoid excessive shrinkage of wood caused by high temperature, which may lead to cracking.

Summer has arrived and it often rains. Furniture should be avoided from being placed near windows to prevent moisture damage, surface swelling, and mortise and tenon damage during rainy weather. Many pieces of furniture are also afraid of wind, especially furniture with surfaces such as tables, cabinets, etc., which are affected by "dry shrinkage, wet swelling" and are prone to cracking and warping when blown for a long time at the air outlet.

The temperament of furniture is "easy to disperse when moved frequently, easy to decay when quiet for a long time". Redwood enthusiasts must cater to their preferences and follow the nature of wood in order to make exquisite ancient furniture pass down for a long time.

Maintenance Method 2: How to maintain the desktop
There is a saying that goes: "A cold table cannot brew hot tea." This statement can be said to conform to the nature of wood, because the temperature of the environment where furniture is stored should not be suddenly cold or hot. For example, furniture with stone surfaces should not be placed outdoors in winter or in direct sunlight in summer to prevent cracking.

Oil stains on the table can be wiped with alcohol. If there is no alcohol, it can also be wiped with high Baijiu.

Maintenance method three: Keep dry and cope with seasonal changes

In areas with obvious seasonal changes, furniture maintenance is extremely important. For example, after the dog days and during the spring and autumn seasons, when the climate changes from humid to dry or from dry to humid, it is necessary to open cabinet doors and drawers in a timely manner to synchronize the air flow inside and outside the furniture, in order to avoid warping due to one side being too dry or too humid.

However, during windy weather, furniture should not be exposed to sunlight or wind vents, and should be placed in a cool, dry place. Because excessive sunlight exposure can damage the material of wooden furniture, causing it to crack or warp, it is important to ensure that ancient furniture is not exposed to sunlight while maintaining a moderate dryness.

Maintenance method four: waxing
If furniture is used for years, its luster will gradually dissipate, affecting its beauty.

In this situation, beeswax can be softened by baking it in sunlight or by the stove, and the old leather shoe brush can be repeatedly brushed to cover the brush with many tiny melted wax particles. Then use this brush covered in wax particles to repeatedly brush on the furniture, this method is called "dry shaking wax". After being treated with "dry shaking wax", furniture that has lost its luster immediately "glows red", which is even more effective than women's cosmetics.

It is important to note that waxing should be done after completely removing dust, otherwise wax spots may form or scratches may occur due to wear and tear. When waxing, it is important to follow the principle of gradually increasing the depth from shallow to deep, and from point to surface, gradually and evenly waxing. Of course, the most ideal option is to go to a professional rosewood manufacturer to wax it.

Another method is waxing, where the wax is dried and applied to the surface of the furniture. The wax is then blown into a liquid using a hot hair dryer, brushed evenly with a brown brush, allowed to cool and solidify, and then removed from the surface using wood or bamboo chips. Finally, the surface is "shaken clean" and polished with a brown brush and cloth. This is a relatively professional and difficult method, which may lead to a "new" patina. It is not recommended for amateurs and beginners to adopt it rashly.

Maintenance Method Five: Dealing with Loose and Detached Furniture Components

If you encounter loose parts of furniture, don't be nervous. In fact, the higher the quality of furniture made of wood, the more likely this situation is to occur. You can try using toothpicks, white glue, or cardboard to tighten and reinforce it, don't use 502 to stick it.

If a part of furniture falls off, the most important thing to pay attention to is to protect the fallen part, which is commonly known as' the dead body never leaves the ground '. The detached component can be tied to furniture with yarn of the same color. If it is a component on a cabinet or drawer, it can also be placed in the cabinet or drawer. Do not leave it randomly, in order to avoid losing it over time or abandoning it for other reasons. Otherwise, once it can be repaired, it is almost impossible to find the original component if the detached part cannot be found.

If the furniture is too loose, it can be tied tightly with ropes or packed in burlap bags, and then repaired by an expert. Do not use chemical products such as tape to bond it together to avoid improper handling.

Maintenance method six: Dust removal
Due to environmental pollution, there is an increasing amount of dust in the air, especially in cities. Therefore, protecting furniture has added a crucial lesson - dust removal. Many pieces of furniture have carved or intricate hollow areas, which can easily accumulate dust. You can use a soft cotton cloth to wipe them off, but remember two points:
1、 Do not use towels. Because the hair of towels is a small loop structure composed of threads, it can scratch the carvings, corners, and small split parts of furniture wood grain;

2、 Do not use damp cloth. Wet cloth is the natural enemy of ancient furniture, which can cause drastic changes in the dryness and wetness of the furniture surface. When the moisture and dust in the wet cloth mix, they will form particles, which can damage the surface of furniture upon friction. Mild cases can damage the original patina color of furniture, while severe cases can cause the surface of furniture to crack in the future. If there is too much dust and dirt, you can use a damp cloth that has been dried to wipe it repeatedly.

Of course, a vacuum cleaner can also be used to remove dust from complex parts of furniture that cannot be removed by human labor, leveraging the power of modern machines.

Regularly removing dust from furniture has two main benefits. Firstly, it helps to protect the patina of the furniture and even replenish it, which directly affects the aesthetics and lifespan of the furniture; Secondly, it will not cause "dust moving" and lead to secondary pollution, creating a safe and comfortable environment for the storage and appreciation of furniture, which is very beneficial for both furniture and people.

Maintenance Method Seven: Reasonable Placement
Furniture placement and maintenance also have a certain relationship. In a bungalow, when placing shelves, cabinets, and tables, they should be kept one centimeter away from the wall and not close to the wall. Because if it is placed too close, the moisture on the brick wall will corrode the furniture, causing it to become damp and damaging the wax layer or patina on the surface of the furniture, thereby damaging the wood.