When it comes to the material used, most dining furniture is made of wood. However,depending on your style, you possibly own one made of glass, metal, laminate, tile or marble. Whatever your style, it's important that you keep your most used pieces looking their best!
Surface Protection Is Key
Ensure that you clean your furniture often. Cleans spills immediately to avoid staining and damaging the furniture; particularly wood.
Heat Factor
Avoid setting hot pots or pans directly on your dining table. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can also be damaging. Avoid exposing your furniture to direct sunlight and extreme temperatures as this can cause materials to warp and change color.
Preservation
When you have items on the table, lift and place instead of dragging. Otherwise, you risk scratching and damaging the surface. The use of pads, table runners, or tablecloths can help protect the surface and keep it looking like new. If you are using a furniture polish of any kind your your table or cabinets, ensure that it does not contain silicone. Silicone can soak into your dining table's wood grain, damaging it permanently. Try polishing your dining table with a hard carnauba wax annually to maintain a shiny appearance. For glass topped tables, any brand of glass cleaner will do the trick.
If it's Time To Replace...
Sometimes the time comes when one has to replace their furniture due to extensive wear and tear. When you notice scratches or cracks on your furniture surface it may be time to invest in new pieces. If your table, or chairs, do not stand steady,wobble or produce loud squeaky sounds when used, it could potentially mean that the structure is weak and does not properly support the weight of the table effectively. If that is the case with your table, it isdefinitelytime for an upgrade!Safetyshould always come first.
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