Rules For The Care Of Antique Furniture

Restoration of antique furniture – the work tedious and complicated, moreover, is very expensive. So, competent care for such furniture is not less important than the repair work. There are a few simple rules, observing that one can preserve the beauty and elegance of your antique furniture. 'First of all – the optimum temperature. Fluctuations at room temperature are possible within 15 20 gr. but the 18 gr. – Will be just right.

It is also important to monitor the humidity level in room. Since the beginning of the heating season starts sharp fluctuations in humidity levels, which is very dangerous for old furniture, especially furniture with marquetry, intarsia, mosaics. Good ventilation will help to save the situation when high humidity and low humidity help such simple means, as the vessels with water, set near or under the antique furniture. For example, good and beautiful output may be large vase of flowers. Draught should be avoided. 'Do not put antique furniture near radiators, heaters, batteries.

Not closer than two feet. 'Do not expose the polished objects in direct sunlight. Periodically, furniture should be interchanged with respect to the window to the sun shone then on one side, then on the other side. 'Antique furniture can not drag and move across the floor. When you carry it to lift, not to break your legs. 'If the floor in Your room is uneven, it is necessary to place the subject so as to avoid skewing the doors. Make it necessary, because otherwise movable furniture parts wear out very quickly. 'Polished and trimmed with antique wax Furniture should be protected from dripping water, from contact with hot objects. Generally, the linen napkins – this is a very good 'companion' for anyone, even the modern furniture. Get into the habit to lay a napkin or tablecloth, and you extend the life of your polished table very long. 'Do not expose your antique furniture to heavy loads. She suffered so much during his long life. Meter pile of books – it's too serious test. ' Caring for antique furniture, avoid experimentation. No need to remove stains with lemon juice or denatured alcohol. By means of a stranger, too, should be treated with caution. At home, you can lightly polish the furniture woolen cloth. For serious polishing, refer to the masters.