How to Take Care of Your Wooden Antique Furniture

Wooden antique furniture needs to have special care rather than regular or more recently made furniture. It is not only because it has been made years ago but it has many characteristics like where it comes from, by whom it is used and when. The condition of furniture is also important as we know it from the history of usage. Look of the furniture depends on many factors. By this way, its value and price varies.

Here are some of the tips to care your antique furniture:
 

First of all, place your furniture in such a way that direct sunlight doesn’t affect it as UV or ultraviolet light can ruin your furniture. Sunlight not only damages the furniture but also change finishing and it may look like yellow. To avoid direct sunlight use curtains in a room.

Don’t put your antique furniture in front of a heater or air conditioner. Similarly avoid other such sources as it may adversely affect on joints and surfaces.

Don’t change in the level of humidity as its relative humidity impacts on wood and it may expand or contract. Not only humidity but it may influence by altering temperature and moisture level as well. Keep away from placing in hot or dry areas because furniture gets damaged if it doesn’t find enough moisture.

Check for insect infestations which can be identified by small holes and fine sawdust under the piece of furniture. Isolate that part and get professional help to prevent further damage and the risk of infesting other pieces.

Find the small holes and sawdust under the segment of your furniture. Immediately separate it out and if possible call professionals for further assistance.

If you come across dust on your furniture, clean it regularly with a soft cloth which helps to prevent from scratches. For fade proof finishing, you need to hire professional.

You need to keep away from furniture oil and silicone based polishes as it may degrade finish over time and attracts dirt. Alternately go for high quality coat waxing to protect furniture surface from dust and moisture as well.

If you wish to remove or change finishing on your valuable furniture, don’t try yourself as it harms patina and it doesn’t look like antique furniture any more. For further help, always contact professionals. By doing proper finishing, we can’t only enhance the value but also exterior as well.