Taking Care of Your Pine Wardrobe
A pine wardrobe can be a fine addition to the collection of furniture in your home.
The natural warm color (making it that much easier to blend with other items in its surroundings) is a primary appeal for potential buyers.
Since it is an item you are unlikely to change on a frequent regular basis, you want it to last a long time.
In order to give it the proper care it deserves, I'll firstly provide background on the pine wood.
Pines are conifer trees and are native to most countries in the northern hemisphere.
They are a naturally soft wood and this contributes to a comfortable ambiance in the room that the wardrobe occupies.
However, this attribute means that the pine wood reacts to humidity and temperature of its environment.
Here's a short list of ways to prevent damage plus ways to safely clean your beloved pine wardrobe: 1.
As indicated earlier about pine's sensitivity to the climate around it, it is recommended that your wardrobe be not placed near excessive heat sources (e.
g.
radiators, direct sunlight) and in moist spaces (e.
g.
below or near water coolers and evaporative cooling units).
Too much heat will cause the wood to crack (or shrink) and moisture will cause it to expand (and possibly warp).
2.
This is quite unlikely with a wardrobe, but nonetheless, avoid putting hot or chilled items directly on the surface.
This will leave a mark.
Support the item with a mat underneath.
3.
For general cleaning, dusting the wardrobe is sufficient.
Doing so regularly is recommended.
The reason is that when enough dust accumulates and is exposed to some moisture, crust would form on the wardrobe surface.
This is likely to lead to discoloration.
4.
You can also use a dry (or very slightly damp) cloth for cleaning.
5.
If you decide on moving your pine wardrobe, avoid dragging it as this motion puts pressure on any joints loosening bolts and nuts.
Always lift and carry the wardrobe to its new location.
Also, being a soft wood, it can be dented and scratched easily.
So take extra care while moving your wardrobe.
Over time, fittings would loosen so regular inspections should be conducted and tighten the fittings as necessary.
6.
Avoid use of strong cleaning agents (e.
g.
ammonia) on your wardrobe.
This would cause discoloration of the surface.
7.
Minor marks on the surface can be removed by rubbing wax (gently of course) on it using a cloth.
The natural warm color (making it that much easier to blend with other items in its surroundings) is a primary appeal for potential buyers.
Since it is an item you are unlikely to change on a frequent regular basis, you want it to last a long time.
In order to give it the proper care it deserves, I'll firstly provide background on the pine wood.
Pines are conifer trees and are native to most countries in the northern hemisphere.
They are a naturally soft wood and this contributes to a comfortable ambiance in the room that the wardrobe occupies.
However, this attribute means that the pine wood reacts to humidity and temperature of its environment.
Here's a short list of ways to prevent damage plus ways to safely clean your beloved pine wardrobe: 1.
As indicated earlier about pine's sensitivity to the climate around it, it is recommended that your wardrobe be not placed near excessive heat sources (e.
g.
radiators, direct sunlight) and in moist spaces (e.
g.
below or near water coolers and evaporative cooling units).
Too much heat will cause the wood to crack (or shrink) and moisture will cause it to expand (and possibly warp).
2.
This is quite unlikely with a wardrobe, but nonetheless, avoid putting hot or chilled items directly on the surface.
This will leave a mark.
Support the item with a mat underneath.
3.
For general cleaning, dusting the wardrobe is sufficient.
Doing so regularly is recommended.
The reason is that when enough dust accumulates and is exposed to some moisture, crust would form on the wardrobe surface.
This is likely to lead to discoloration.
4.
You can also use a dry (or very slightly damp) cloth for cleaning.
5.
If you decide on moving your pine wardrobe, avoid dragging it as this motion puts pressure on any joints loosening bolts and nuts.
Always lift and carry the wardrobe to its new location.
Also, being a soft wood, it can be dented and scratched easily.
So take extra care while moving your wardrobe.
Over time, fittings would loosen so regular inspections should be conducted and tighten the fittings as necessary.
6.
Avoid use of strong cleaning agents (e.
g.
ammonia) on your wardrobe.
This would cause discoloration of the surface.
7.
Minor marks on the surface can be removed by rubbing wax (gently of course) on it using a cloth.